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White County Rejects Surveillance Camera Funding
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (315+ words) The White County Commission rejected funding for the purchase and continued use of surveillance cameras during its meeting Monday. The board voted to remove just under $48, 000 intended for the purchase of Flock Safety license plate readers. Fund in next year's…...
Supplier Costs Force East Fork Water Utility Rate Hike
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (219+ words) East Fork Utility District customers will see a water rate increase beginning July 1, due to rising costs from the supplier in Monterey. The adjustment follows a recent rate increase implemented by the Monterey Water Department. The additional $3. 75 per 1, 000 gallons will…...
Flatt Named Middle TN Trustee of the Year
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (364+ words) Jackson County Trustee Anthony "Mudcat" Flatt has been named the Trustee of the Year for Middle Tennessee. Flatt said the recognition represents a significant achievement for the local office and highlights the work performed by trustees across the region's smaller…...
Tech Secures Consecutive Perfect Reaccreditation Review
9+ hour, 36+ min ago (395+ words) Associate Provost Sharon Huo said the university achieved full compliance with zero recommendations for improvement from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Huo said most institutions receive findings they must address over several months or years…...
Lori D. Bowers Joins George Halford To Highlight The Cumberland Co. Archives
18+ hour, 33+ min ago (27+ words) The UC Now Lori D. Bowers Joins George Halford To Highlight The Cumberland Co. Archives...
Alvin York's Fentress Legion Post 137 Marks Centennial
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (415+ words) Fentress County's American Legion Post 137 celebrating its centennial anniversary of serving local veterans and continuing a legacy established by Sergeant Alvin C. York. Adjutant Rodger Guest said the American Legion originally formed in France following World War I. The goal: to ensure…...
Tapestry Acres Offers Agritourism Escape In Monroe
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (373+ words) Monroe celebrating a new agritourism destination where visitors can interact with a variety of farm animals and experience a slower pace of life. Tapestry Acres Co-owner Tari Maxfield said the multi-generational farm features alpacas, highland cows, Kunekune pigs, Nigerian dwarf…...
Cookeville PD Expands Community Care Response Program
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (487+ words) The Cookeville Police Department receiving statewide praise for a new program pairing law enforcement with mental health experts to handle emergency calls. Community Services Sergeant Charlotte Austin said the Cookeville Community Response Program utilizes a certified mental health specialist and…...
TDOT Reconfiguring Mc Minnville Intersection
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (418+ words) T-DOT will help reconfigure the intersection of Main Street and Chancery Street in Mc Minnville to improve traffic flow and safety for large vehicles. Public Works Director Lyndon Bussell said the project addresses a current lane configuration. Bussell said the…...
Cookeville Artisan Claims International Bronze Mustard Award
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (482+ words) An Upper Cumberland company recently earned a bronze medal at the Worldwide Mustard Competition for its signature, sweet hot mustard. Harvest Gourmet Foods Owner Rich Buford said the local product beat out 770 entries from companies across the globe. As a…...