Tag Archives: Upper Cumberland

The Upper Cumberland saw a mixed bag of road conditions with some counties roadways being slicker than Thursday. A majority of Putnam County roads had black ice, but Road Supervisor Randy Jones said as the day continued, roads have slowly thawed. Secondary roads remain slick. Jones said a decision on reopening Woodcliff Road will be made later on Friday. Roads ... Read More »

The majority of Upper Cumberland Highway Departments are reporting that roadways are becoming more and more passable. Putnam County Road Supervisor Randy Jones said a slight temperature increase Thursday has improved conditions. Jones said the two to four inches of snow the county saw was wet and easily melted off main roadways without refreezing. Early Thursday morning, Jones said lots ... Read More »

Extended power outages can cause concern for frozen and refrigerated food in the home. Putnam County UT-Ag Extension Director Michelle Parrott said even with the doors closed, a fridge will only hold its temperature for four hours. However, Parrott said a full freezer will last 48 hours. She said food getting between 40 and 140 degrees is known as the ... Read More »

Majority of the state roads in the Upper Cumberland are clear with some slick spots, but some primary roads and most secondary roads remain treacherous. According to Overton County Dispatch, the only road way clear in the county is Highway 111 going into Livingston. Electric and road crews have been working all night to restore power and clear other roadways. ... Read More »

The track of the storm developing Monday morning will determine just how big a Winter Storm this will be for the Upper Cumberland. News Talk 94.1 Meteorologist Rob Carolan said the storm is developing this morning over Louisiana creating snow as far south as Houston. Current models bring the center of the low just west of the Upper Cumberland over ... Read More »

Governor Bill Lee is proposing $21 million to prepare rural counties for businesses relocating to Tennessee. State Senator Paul Bailey said he anticipates local agencies being able to tap into the funding to create the needed infrastructure. “To get site-ready, pad-ready sites to do some recruiting of industry to come in,” Bailey said. “So, the Upper Cumberland is poised to ... Read More »

Two UCHRA departments have begun a collaboration to benefit two populations in-need. The commodity distribution program is now assisted by Community Corrections clients in need of community service hours. Community Services Director LaNelle Godsey said more people are getting the food they need with the extra manpower. “By the community corrections clients participating, they’re actually giving back to the community,” ... Read More »

WCTE has reestablished the Station Manager position, promoting Avery Hutchins to the role. WCTE President and CEO Becky Magura said having this role filled will allow the station to focus on what’s to come in 2021. “We’ve got a lot of balls in the air and we just want to make sure that we’re really fulfilling these projects and getting ... Read More »

A Cookeville High School graduate has become the first Upper Cumberland resident to be accepted into the United States Space Force. Eighteen-year-old Chasidy Fly was accepted into the nation’s newest military branch. Fly said she is most excited for the opportunity to expand her education and represent her hometown. “Ultimately, I think that just being from a small town like ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is responsible for $19.7 million in direct economic impact to local economies. That is according to a survey commissioned by T-DOT Aeronautics. Airport Manager Dean Selby said this growth has been building for years by cold calling and visiting conventions to put the airport on the radar. “All the jobs and everything that’s created because ... Read More »