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CRMC Foundation Matching All Patient-Related Donations Tuesday

CRMC, Cookeville Regional Medical Center

The Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation will be doubling all donations they receive for patient-assistance funds or charitable programs all day Tuesday. Double Your Donation Day will match up to $30,000 by a group of 15 donors. Director John Bell said the funds will be completely restricted from use for overhead or staff expenses. “It’s really about local folks helping local ... Read More »

Cookeville Commercial Real Estate Market Seeing Imbalance Currently

Building costs have jumped but lease rates have remained consistent, leaving Cookeville’s commercial real estate imbalanced. That according to local real estate expert Craig Hughes. Hughes said that as the cost to build has nearly doubled since 2021, lease rates have not been able to keep up. Hughes said this leads to a lack of incentive for investors to build. ... Read More »

Legacy Of Former Tech Student Athlete Continues To Help Head Start Kids

A group of Tennessee Tech students and staff gathered some 250 bags of healthy foods this week for Upper Cumberland children in need. Anna Cooper’s Backpack Buddies started in 2016. Cooper was a Tennessee Tech track and field and cross country student-athlete who helped initiate the program. Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance Mandy Thatcher said when Cooper passed from a ... Read More »

Overton Locals Exploring Solutions To Animal Control Problem

A group of Overton County residents are planning ways to address what they say is a very serious animal control issue in the county. Peter LeGro said that there is an obvious problem with stray animals in Overton County. LeGro said he has reached out to county officials and state representatives about the county’s need for a facility to house ... Read More »

Be Aware: Increase In Accidents Involving Deer Across UC

Counties across the Upper Cumberland are seeing an increase in accidents involving deer. There were six accidents involving deer in the Fairfield Glade community in Cumberland County on Saturday. Van Buren County Sheriff Michael Brock said over the last few weeks his county has seen 19 accidents involving deer, two of those resulting in injuries. Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone ... Read More »

McMinnville To Celebrate The Life Of Dottie West Saturday

McMinnville will celebrate the life of Dottie West Saturday at The Park Theater with a show featuring award-winning musicians. The McMinnville native was a staple of country music through the 1960s and 1970s. Park Theater Assistant Manager Ashley Wright said that West’s legacy is still felt in the McMinnville community. “It means a lot to us to have her,” Wright ... Read More »

Algood Police Hosting Fall Shred To Safely Destroy Sensitive Documents

Algood residents can get rid of sensitive documents like tax documents, and old bills safely Saturday at City Hall. Police Chief Dale Armour said the idea began after discussions with Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler earlier this year. During presentations and classes supporting the Fraud Event for seniors, a shred truck was mentioned. “It’s actually good for everybody,” Armour said. “Anytime a ... Read More »

Montooth: New Ecolane Software To Improve Public Transportation

The UCHRA’s Public Transportation Division will upgrade its transportation management system next month. Director of Transportation Holly Montooth said the change to “Ecolane” will create a more efficient, streamlined experience for riders. Montooth said riders will be allowed to customize their experience to create optimized routes and schedules. “By merging these services, we’re striving to create a seamless journey for ... Read More »

Ragweed Causing Watery Eyes And Running Noses Into October

If your eyes are watering and your nose is running, you can likely blame ragweed. Ragweed grows annually every summer and can grow pretty much anywhere. A single plant can produce up to 1 billion pollen grains. UT Extension Agent Dill Hughes said ragweed has very light pollen that can travel long distances in the breeze “It is a competitive ... Read More »

Suicide Prevention Month Focused On High Rate Across UC

The Upper Cumberland continues to have the highest suicide rate of any area in the state, an important fact to note as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month comes to an end. Michael Anderson is the Regional Director for the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. He said with this being a rural area, there have been fewer resources to get mental health ... Read More »