Tag Archives: Upper Cumberland

Four to seven inches of snow common across the Upper Cumberland Thursday as a strong push of artic air collided with moisture from a southern system. Roads treacherous almost as soon as the snow began falling with more than an inch in just an hour. Thursday night, temperatures will fall to the single digits in many areas and Friday temperatures ... Read More »

The Putnam County Library Board of Trustees has begun the search for a new library director. Former director Phil Schaller has resigned. Board Chair Harry Ingle said a subcommittee will begin application screenings Monday. “We’re really looking for someone that obviously has experience in a library system,” Ingle said. “At least three years within a public library system, demonstrated some ... Read More »

Temperatures in the 70s one day- two to six inches of snow the next. Not something seen often but National Weather Service Meteorologist Mark Richards said it can occur. “We had the subtropical jet involved. The polar jet involved, and when that happens after the threat of tornadoes is over and the front goes by, you have a lot of ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will discuss extending its option on the fairgrounds. The first 120-day option that a Nashville developer has on the fairgrounds expired. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. at the county courthouse. The Cumberland County Commission will have a work session concerning a new motorsports park in Westel Monday. Flatrock USA ... Read More »

Pacesetters Inc. celebrated 50 years of service to individuals with disabilities and their families Friday. County Services Director Bill Toye said in 1971, a group of families got together and wanted to change how people with special needs are involved in the community. “They got together, got into a church with a basement to put it up and it got ... Read More »

A fatal deer disease that has now spread to 13 counties in West Tennessee has not reached the Upper Cumberland. Chronic Wasting Disease is fatal and damages portions of the animal’s brain. TWRA Region 3 Species Biologist Casey Mullin said the best way to combat the sickness is to prevent the spread. “Each county has a science based quota system ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland alcohol abuse and suicide rates among youth rise around the holiday season according to Power of Putnam. Because of this, Youth Coalition Director Alyssa Battaglia (Buh-Tile-Yuh) will host an awareness event this Sunday at Dogwood Park. “We will be doing caroling. We will have goody bags, hot cocoa and handouts,” Battaglia said. “We will also have a guest ... 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 »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Planning Commission meets Monday at 5:00 p.m. The Livingston Board of Aldermen will continue discussions over the hiring of a retail consultant Monday. Mayor Curtis Hayes said members will consider taking on the full price tag of $30,000 after Overton County declined to pay half of the contract. The meeting begins ... Read More »

Equity. That was the word most used at Tuesday night’s forum on public school funding. Jackson Schools High School Supervisor of Instruction Deb Whitaker said that when the state recognizes smaller counties have had to make do with their resources. “We have to do the same things that systems ten times our size do with one-tenth the number of people,” ... Read More »