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The Fall Creek Falls Lodge has generated $5 million in revenue since opening a year ago. That is according to State Parks Hospitality Director Shannon Bowles. Bowles said over 100,000 people have visited the lodge based on bookings, dining and conferences. “We’ve exceeded what we anticipated from that lodge,” Bowles said. “I would tell you that no one anticipated it ... Read More »

The first phase of Algood’s new park is complete. The city will open the new facilities for public use on July 21st. City Administrator Keith Morrison said residents will see a new entrance, parking lot, bathroom and walkway. “Working through that process has been a pretty lengthy process,” Morrison said. “So, we’re just excited to get this first phase open ... Read More »

Byrdstown has completed a project to restore a historic Gulf Gas Station into a museum. Mayor Sam Gibson said the building has been named the “Byrdstown Historic Gulf and Pavilion.” Gibson said the town will celebrate the grand opening on June 3rd. “It’s a thing for tourism,” Gibson said. “It’s a perfect, beautiful place for picture taking, and it’s right ... Read More »

Work continues on Cookeville’s new Food City, but the opening of the 10th Street store will not happen for a few more months. Food City CEO and President Steve Smith said delays in equipment deliveries caused the push back. “The floors are poured. The main power is not on in the store yet, so we have temporary power on in ... Read More »

Moe’s Southwest Grill will be opening a new location in Cookeville next spring. The restaurant will be in the former Long John Silver’s building on South Jefferson Avenue. Read More »

Cookeville’s Dogwood Park Fountain remains in need of repairs as the city waits for parts to become available. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said a time line of completion is unknown, but the goal remains getting the fountain open by summer’s end. “They’re behind, and we still don’t have a completed fountain yet,” Woods said. “I know that is frustrating ... Read More »

A center for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault that provides new beginnings celebrated Friday. Local officials and residents gathered in Livingston at South Church Street for the new location of Overton County’s Family Justice Center. Site Coordinator Brittany Shaw said the day would not have been possible without the strength of survivors. “When I first started this project, ... Read More »

Smithville anticipates the city’s new Police Department Building to be completed in mid-August. Mayor Josh Miller said police officers will greatly benefit from the much needed space. “They have about 800 square feet to work in right now, and they are about to move in to a 12,000 square foot facility,” Miller said. “A lot safer and a lot more ... Read More »

Participation at the Cookeville Senior Center is slowly growing after being open for about a month. Assistant Director Julie Laforest said the center is averaging about 25 senior visitors a day since soft opening May 3rd. “Our bingo that we have on Wednesday’s, we have a good turnout for that,” Laforest said. “Our table tennis is thriving. There is about ... Read More »

The McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department began moving back into the Milner Recreational Center Monday. The department received the go ahead from the state Fire Marshal Office. After operating out of the Three Star Mall for two years, Parks and Recreation Director Scott McCord said it feels good returning to the center. “It is just exciting to know we’re moving ... Read More »