McMinnville Aldermen say they want to move ahead with finding the best options for the city's police department in a new facility. McMinnville Vice Mayor Steve Harvey said the city has wrestled with many options to move the police station for several years. Harvey said now is the time move forward and make a decision. ...

UCHRA set to launch a new region-wide survey to better understand the needs of communities across the Upper Cumberland. UCHRA Deputy Director LaNelle Godsey said the agency conducts a community needs assessment in all 14 counties every three years. That is required for use of the Community Block Grant program. She said...

TCAT Upper Cumberland is launching a new evening practical nursing program in Cookeville to address workforce shortages and provide flexibility for students. TCAT Upper Cumberland President Cliff Wightman said the decision to add the night classes came down to utilizing available facilities to meet high industry demand...

Cumberland County's VFW Post marking 80 years of supporting local veterans and advocating for their benefits. Commander Tommy Olivo said VFW has remained active over the decades by adapting to the changing needs of veterans from different generations. "Like any veterans organization, we support the national effort...

Overton County's 70 Acres Butchery has been awarded a new state Ag Track grant to build a new meat processing facility. 70 Acres Butchery Director of Operations Hank Walker said the estimated 20,000 square-foot facility will be located just off Highway 111 near Sulphur Road. Walker said the facility will play a key rol...

West Paron Road in Overton County will be closed starting Monday while the county's road department carries out repairs. Overton County Road Superintendent Tim Kennedy said repairs will consist of replacing the road tile. Kennedy said that will prep the road to be repaved later this spring. "Over a period of time,...

White County's Hannah Haley crowned the statewide winner as the 2026 Tennessee Fairest of the Fair. Haley entered the event without extensive experience in pageants. She became the first White County Fair representative to win the title. "Well, it was completely unexpected because even at county, that was my first...

Monterey Wildcats guard Xavier Phillips is closing out his second varsity season with confidence, and with the ball in his hands more than ever. Phillips is entering the final month of his sophomore year on the Wildcats' varsity roster, but his basketball journey stretches well beyond that. Now in his fifth year playin...

Livingston Utility officials lifted the Boil Water Advisory Saturday morning for Livingston Water customers, but the advisory remains in effect for North Overton Utility District customers. Water restoration began Friday for North Overton customers as Livingston tanks reached necessary water levels. State officials con...

A new contractor to handle water safety inspections following the sudden death of a long-time technician. Council Member Dustin Stanton requested the addition of the item to the meeting agenda. Stanton said it was necessary to ensure the town maintained compliance with safety regulations regarding commercial water syst...