Tag Archives: Monday

The Baxter Christmas Parade has been pushed to Monday amid weather concerns and Upperman Football playing for a state championship. Parade organizer Chelsey Stanton said rain appears to be a possibility Friday and rain limited attendance at last year’s event. Stanton said with a large portion of the community heading to Chattanooga for the high school football state championship, she ... Read More »

Tennessee Heart Cookeville broke ground Monday on an expansion project that will double its capacity. Cardiologist Stacy Brewington said the Tennessee Heart facility is currently at capacity. Brewington said the project will enhance patient services and help Cookeville Regional keep pace with larger medical centers around the country. “It seemed like the right time to move forward and we were ... Read More »

Three lots in Highland Business Park will change hands following a vote at the Cookeville Planning Commission’s meeting on Monday. Community Development Director Jon Ward said two Tract 4 lots located on Highland Park Boulevard were subdivided for a proposed economic development project. Ward said the lots will be used for the building of a pharmacy. “It’s a job-creating project, ... Read More »

Fentress County Schools dismissed Pine Haven Elementary students early this morning following wind damage to facilities. EMA Director James Bilbrey said three HVAC units on the roof of the school were displaced from wind. A portable classroom behind the school also suffered wind damage. Bilbrey said Billy Ridge Road had some downed trees across the road, but the debris has ... Read More »