Tag Archives: Upper Cumberland

Water levels of two main Upper Cumberland lakes may seem down to the general public, but the Army Corp of Engineers intentionally lowers water levels this time of year. Water Management Hydraulic Engineer Robert Dillingham said Dale Hollow and Center Hill Lakes typically fill in the spring and are brought down to a winter pool. “They’re basically right where we ... Read More »

Election officials across the Upper Cumberland reporting steady turnout in the final hours before the polls close. Impressive turnout according to White County election officials. Election Administrator Dorcas Marcum reported higher turnout than the previous two elections this year. In Putnam County, lines reported at some precincts Tuesday afternoon. Cumberland County Election Administrator Jill Davis said voters are turning out ... Read More »

Tuesday is the first day of work for some of the manpower behind the Upper Cumberland’s initiative to bring 800 families out of poverty. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the some 30 employees behind the Empower Upper Cumberland pilot will be stationed at the UCHRA offices and other partner agencies. “Just getting all the paperwork and getting them assigned ... Read More »

There is a need for more industrial sites in the Upper Cumberland. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley highlighted the issue when he encouraged local mayors to target land during a recent executive committee meeting. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said there is a high demand for sites. ‘We have sold everything that we have,” Robinson said. “We’ve been real ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Cookeville City Council will host a work session Monday. Council members will review proposed agenda items in preparation for its full meeting Thursday. The Monday work session starts at 4:00 p.m. with the council meeting starting 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The Clay County Commission gathers Monday night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Crossville City ... Read More »

Jackson County Prevention Partnership one of multiple drug coalitions across the region hosting a drug takeback this Saturday. Project Director Nora Anderson said the DEA started drug takeback days in 2010 in an attempt to fight the drug overdose epidemic. She said the day serves as a reminder to the public to get rid of old medications to help prevent ... Read More »

North Warren Fire Department Chief Raymond Roberts described the scene of the Warren County wildfire as “controlled chaos.” Roberts was incident command over the response that started early Monday morning and continued until Tuesday night. Roberts said he issued a state mutual aid request and crews from across the Upper Cumberland responded to the call. “On the ground it was ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Cookeville Planning Commission will consider final action on the third phase of a large subdivision off Shag Rag Road Monday. The next phase includes 81-lots at the Reserve at the Country Club. The commission will also consider a road dedication submitted by Highlands Residential Services. The housing authority asks for the city to ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Byrdstown Board of Aldermen meets on Monday. The board will hear a report from its engineer on ongoing projects. One of those being a settling basin replacement at the sewer plant. Business starts at 5:00 p.m. The Algood City Council will workshop an ordinance Monday night setting new rates for sewer taps. The ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland County Mayors gathered together Monday and Tuesday for an Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency retreat. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said this is something they try to host every few years. He said the goal is to get newly-elected county mayors caught up on hot topics in the region, and hear from re-elected mayors about they treat these ... Read More »