Tag Archives: Van Buren County

A police chase through Putnam, Van Buren, Warren and White Counties Tuesday led to a 30-year old man being charged with first-degree murder. 30-year-old Joshua Brennon Wilson allegedly tried to strike Warren County Sheriffs Department Captain Jody Cavanaugh as Cavanaugh worked to deploy stop sticks along the Highway 70 Bypass. Cavanaugh was not injured. Wilson was stopped in Warren County ... Read More »

This week the Putnam County Commission will discuss finances and county debt in a work session Monday. The topic of discussions will focus on the bond issue for the new jail, a new school, as well as the new fiscal year budget. Sheriff Eddie Farris and School Director Corby King are set to present their requests to the county court ... Read More »

A Pikeville 16-year-old died in a one car accident in Van Buren County late Thursday night. The vehicle was traveling west on Highway 258 near Spencer when it veered right off the roadway. The driver over corrected back onto the roadway, and then, went off road to the left side striking a tree. The driver was unresponsive and trapped when ... Read More »

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office said Van Buren County is in a stronger financial position than it was at this time last year. Director of Communications John Dunn said the county’s final budget has not been submitted or reviewed yet. However, Dunn said with more cash in the bank and a better understanding of budget composition that the county is moving ... Read More »

Van Buren County has approved its final budget and property tax rate for the fiscal year. Mayor Greg Wilson said the comptroller’s office gave a tax rate recommendation of $2.3992, which the county rounded to $2.40. Wilson said this was the rate necessary to maintain current revenues. Wilson said he’s optimistic about revenues. “In the last few weeks, couple of ... Read More »

A Fall Creek Falls Father’s Day Weekend offers a little bit of everything for a dad looking to get outdoors. Park Manager Jacob Young said fishing weather is at its peak and the same goes for golf. Young said waters are at a perfect level for swimming or just getting a refreshing splash from the iconic waterfalls. “You can come ... Read More »

Van Buren County Board of Education Member Ronnie Hitchcock has resigned. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said Hitchcock moved outside of the district he represented. “Mr. Hitchcock submitted a letter of his resignation, and I took it over to the county court clerk, and it will be probably be on their next county commission meeting,” Cole said. “Then, they will ... Read More »

Kids in Van Buren County are invited to join the Van Buren County 4-H program for a multitude of summer day camp opportunities. Van Buren County UT Extension County Director Chris Binkley said campers can expect several fun-filled days with crafts, activities, and field trips. “We’re going to go to Camp Clements here in Van Buren County, and they have ... Read More »

After moving to its new location, the UT Extension Office of Van Buren County is officially open for business. The office moved from the Burritt College building to the basement of the Van Buren Fair Barn. Director Chris Binkley said they hope that with a new building, the Extension Office will be able to provide a better educational experience with ... Read More »

The A&H Custom Meat and Processing plant will open on June 14 in Spencer becoming the first facility in the county. President Barry Austin said the plant will start with seven full-time employees and provide job opportunities to Van Buren County High School students interested in working this summer. Austin said they have received over 500 calls from Upper Cumberland ... Read More »