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Proposed Pipeline Expansion To Run Through Upper Cumberland

TVA and the natural gas company Enbridge Gas are planning a 117-mile pipeline expansion that would cut through the Upper Cumberland region. The natural gas line would run through Fentress, Jackson, Overton, and Putnam Counties following along the already-established East Tennessee Natural Gas System. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the northern tip of the county would be impacted. “They’re ... Read More »

Jackson Middle Hosting One Of Eight TN School Funding Town Halls

Jackson County Middle School will host one of only eight town halls in Tennessee to discuss school funding. The town hall on November 30 at 5:30 PM will be for the entire Upper Cumberland region. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that with Tennessee’s BEP currently facing a lawsuit, there will be questions about what changes the state and department ... Read More »

Local TEA Affiliate Wants State Review Of BEP To Result In Sufficient Funding

One local Tennessee Education Association member says state leaders need to change the BEP formula to fully fund school positions. Governor Bill Lee has called for a review of the state education funding formula also known as the BEP formula. Overton County Education Association President Jennifer Eilender said the current formula causes inequalities among schools. “If you’re just going to put ... Read More »

Comptroller: Keeping County Redistricting Honest Up To Citizens

The redrawing of voting maps for several Upper Cumberland counties has concluded but there are a few steps left in the process. Tennessee Comptroller’s Office Director of Communications John Dunn said a county’s election commission will formally redraw the precincts and notify residents of changes. Dunn said they receive the changes but hold off on printing final maps until the ... Read More »

Cumberland Sheriff’s Department Encouraging Drivers To Slow Down

Law Enforcement Agencies across the Upper Cumberland are partnering with the state Highway Safety Department to promote, “Slow Down Tennessee.” Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department among those increasing patrols and education opportunities. Sheriff Casey Cox said it seems today that drivers are traveling faster than ever. “Since January 1st of 2021, there’s been 46 traffic related incidents where speed was determined ... Read More »

Motorcycle Ride Honoring Fallen Firefighters Starts In Sparta Saturday

The Shady Brady Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ride will be traveling through the Upper Cumberland Saturday. Sparta Firefighter Barry Brady started the motorcycle ride in 2015 to raise funds for the Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Brentwood. Event Organizer Kayla Williams said Brady passed away in 2019, but the fundraiser continues in his honor. “He started the ride to make sure ... Read More »

This Week: Byrdstown Aldermen Meet, Algood Considers Court Ordinances

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Byrdstown Board of Aldermen will meet. The board will gather at city hall at 5:00 p.m Monday. The Pickett County School Board will convene at 7:00 p.m. Monday at central office. Algood City Council will conduct a work session starting at 6:00 p.m. Members will discuss three ordinances concerning local court operations Monday. ... Read More »

WCTE Selects Avery Hutchins As New President And CEO

WCTE has named Avery Hutchins as its new President and CEO. Hutchins replaces Becky Magura, who assumed a position with Nashville Public Television. Hutchins said she is excited and honored to take on the new role. “We want to continue the story telling of the Upper Cumberland,” Hutchins said. “WCTE PBS is here to bring voice to our people, and ... Read More »

UC HIV Services Fully Transition To Positively Living And Choice Health Network

HIV services in the Upper Cumberland have successfully transitioned to Positively Living and Choice Health Network. The non-profit took over after UCHRA decided to discontinue its program. Regional Director Jered Croom said the new office at 225 N. Willow Ave serves about 100 people. “There are more people than you think, who are actively living their lives, going to work, tending ... Read More »

This Week: Monterey, Cookeville And Clay Commission Meet

This Week in the Upper Cumberland: the Monterey Board of Aldermen will meet. Business begins at 7:00 p.m. Monday at city hall. The Cookeville City Council meets at 4:00 p.m. Monday for a work session. Council members will make preparations for the Thursday council meeting at 5:30. Both meetings will take place at the Cookeville Municipal building. The Clay County ... Read More »