1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (372+ words) The Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees recognized Mayor Laurin Wheaton for her years of service as she attended her final meeting as a board member. Board Chairman Danny Rader said Wheaton held various committee roles during her tenure. Rader said…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (637+ words) TWRA will begin enforcement of the new Deer Bait Privilege License following new state legislation. TWRA Public Relations Director Emily Buck said the new law establishes a $50 fee for residents and a $100 fee for non-residents who wish to use bait…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (385+ words) The Cumberland County Board of Education halted a plan to consolidate 16 district Amazon accounts into a single centralized umbrella following concerns regarding the legal handling of school activity funds. Director of Schools Rebecca Farley said the proposed consolidation projects savings…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (498+ words) White and Van Buren Counties launching a new Court Appointed Special Advocates program to provide foster children with dedicated volunteers. General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge John Meadows said the non-profit organization recruits and trains community members to serve as…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (530+ words) The Warlick Family has officially opened its new non-profit indoor soccer facility called “The 11.” The center provides an inclusive athletic space for athletes of all abilities in honor of their late son, Joseph. Foundation Co-Founder Elizabeth Warlick said the organization…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (389+ words) The Putnam County Early Learning Academy will open as scheduled for its first full day of classes next Friday. The project faced major delays in remodeling the former Park View Elementary. Early Learning Academy Principal Allison Painter said the administration…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (291+ words) Satellite Med permanently closed its doors Thursday after 20 years of operation. Owner Dr. James Cates cited a decade of industry challenges and insurance company practices that made independent medicine unsustainable. “Healthcare in America has been in a downward spiral for…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (392+ words) Cookeville Regional received the 75-year Legacy of Leadership Award from the American Hospital Association during a Thursday board meeting. CEO Buffy Key said the award commemorates the hospital’s long-standing partnership with the national organization and its commitment to local healthcare…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (412+ words) Cookeville Public Works completed emergency repairs on South Maple Avenue to reinforce road shoulders after heavy weekend rainfall caused significant washouts. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city closed the roadway to address safety concerns following five inches…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (540+ words) The Volunteer State Archaeological Society hosting an artifact show in Smithville this weekend to showcase prehistoric Native American items and preserve local history. Host Steve Dedmon said the event features 65 to 70 tables of displays for the public to view. Dedmon…...