Tag Archives: Upper Cumberland

The Area Agency on Aging and Disability has partnered with UCHRA to provide free transportation for seniors needing a COVID vaccination. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said check ins with area seniors revealed that some residents did not have the means to reach a vaccine location. “If you are interested, you would need to go ahead and schedule your appointment with ... Read More »

The community needs to focus on the supply of affordable housing for women. Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity sponsored a forum on the topic Tuesday as part of its Women Build Week. Tennessee Affordable Housing Coalition Executive Director Dominique Pryor-Anderson said finding affordable housing for a single mother is a challenge. “You have to find the right school district, so ... Read More »

Parts of Overton and Putnam Counties will make the big screen this summer in a major motion picture. Salvage Yard Shine Boys is the first of a faith-based, family film series that tracks a young country western singer’s journey to stardom. Life long Upper Cumberland resident Kenneth Mahan is an actor in the movie. Mahan said residents might see some familiar ... Read More »

The 30th annual Child Advocacy Days begin Tuesday to renew, refresh and refocus following 2020. Krisi Paling is the Upper Cumberland Regional Coordinator for the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. Paling said this event helps build connections and offer education to support the network of advocates around the state. “All those interested can really come together to really be ... Read More »

Hunting and Fishing licenses expired in February, and sportsmen need to renew for the Spring turkey season and fishing. TWRA Wildlife Information Specialist Mime Barnes said licenses can be renewed online or in-person. Barnes said that having a license supports wildlife efforts and keeps hunters and fishermen out of trouble. “If you think about how much public land we have ... Read More »

February is Earthquake Awareness Month and Tennessee has two of its own seismic zones. Tennessee Tech Assistant Professor of Structural Engineering Tim Huff said Tennessee’s seismic zones are active but there’s debate over how large an earthquake could be produced. Huff said a seismic zone is an area that can be influenced by a system of faults. “You don’t hear ... Read More »

The Inaugural Dailey and Vincent Cumberland River Music Festival is coming to Jackson County this Fall. Chamber of Commerce President Jordan Hunter said more than a year of behind the scenes work, led to the announcement tickets would go on sale. Hunter said the festival will be big for local business and tourism. “We have limited lodging in the Gainesboro, ... Read More »

Representative John Mark Windle said he respects Dolly Parton’s decision to turn down a statue of her on capitol grounds. Windle said support for a Parton statue was unanimous in the state house and senate. He said Parton’s support of underprivileged Tennesseans, education and overall compassion led legislators to try and honor her. “She provided money for the vaccine at ... Read More »

The river could be the spine of Jackson County’s recreational opportunities. That’s according to planner Kevin Gunther who led a public meeting Tuesday night on Jackson County’s master parks and recreation plan. Gunther said the river could provide recreational opportunities that draw tourists to Jackson County. “Now you can think about the kind of different experiences you can give people,” ... Read More »

The Cumberland Historic Byway has been designated as a National Scenic Byway. Ruth Dyal is Executive Director of the Upper Cumberland Tourism Association. She said this is a huge boost to tourism for the Upper Cumberland. “You now have Fentress County with the equestrian,” Dyal said. “You’ve got Clay and Overton and Pickett County with Dale Hollow Lake. So, this ... Read More »