Tag Archives: Upper Cumberland

The Upper Cumberland Development District and Area Agency on Aging and Disability are creating a series of videos to help people caring for their loved ones. Family Caregiver Coordinator Clare Farless said the Caring Corner videos stem from the challenges of getting caregivers together for support groups during the pandemic. Farless said she hopes the videos will be the extra ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland region faces critical blood shortages and needs your help to fill the gap. Blood Assurance Medical Director Dr. Liz Culler said fears of donating during a pandemic and schools and workplaces not hosting blood drives have both contributed. “This is actually unprecedented,” Culler said. “This is a nation wide shortage, and I have worked for Blood Assurance ... Read More »

Tunnels, mounds and holes in your yard means you have furry friends by the name of moles. Putnam UT Extension Agent Wayne Key said about three to five moles live in an acre of land and continuously dig looking for bugs to eat. “If you got a lot of moles, it means you got a very healthy yard with lots ... Read More »

Wednesday marks the deadline to complete your census response. Pickett and Clay County are the only two Upper Cumberland counties with a census response rate below 50 percent. Pickett School Director Diane Elder said the lack of response could mean lost federal funding for the school system. “The census determines the amount of funding we get for the next funding ... Read More »

District 41 Representative John Windle said his main takeaway from the Tennessee House Education Committee session Tuesday was how to guarantee state BEP funding. House members met with Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn and several superintendents from across the state. “We are in flux this fall, and it is just not fair to penalize the local school system which penalizes ... Read More »

Bed and Breakfast owners said when the pandemic hit it was devastating for their business. But now, things seem to be back and better than ever once people started to get out and look for safe places to visit. Co-Owner of The Garden Inn, Mike Kopec said he saw the change this Summer. “Absolutely phenomenal, people are wanting to travel ... Read More »

By the end of September, nine electric car charging stations will be available across the Upper Cumberland. The project is part of a three-year Tennessee Tech study to research how electric vehicles could be the new future of transportation in rural communities. Mechanical Engineer Assistant Professor Pingen Chen said Carthage, Livingston, Sparta, Spencer, and Byrdstown will have electric car hookups ... Read More »

It’s been 40 years since the founding of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. MADD Tennessee State Board Member Norris Skelley has been a member for more than half of the group’s existence. During Skelley’s 27 years in MADD, the alcohol fatality rate has dropped by 200 deaths in Tennessee. However, Skelley said there is more impaired driving today than when his ... Read More »

Less than a half day’s supply of type O blood remains across the Upper Cumberland after several recent traumas. Blood Assurance reports a critical need for those with type O blood to donate. Less than two days’ supply remains for type A and B blood. “O-negative is the universal blood type that can be given to anyone in need which ... Read More »

The TWRA has seen a huge increase in paddlecrafts on the water this year. Region-3 Wildlife Sergeant Dustin Buttram said from the Caney Fork, Obey River to Dale Hollow, there’s been an increase in use. Buttram said if people can get a paddlecraft to the water, they’re going to get in. “Any of the small city lakes in Cookeville, and ... Read More »