Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity's Angel Tree has ten families left this year requesting donations for the program. Community Engagement Coordinator Ashley Brink said the program offers a way to give back to the community. Brink said when there are families left on the tree each year, someone always steps in and ...

Cookeville City Council has given the go-ahead for Cookeville Regional to proceed with a joint partnership for a new Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital. Cookeville Regional will share ownership with Encompass Health 50-50 on the new facility. The medical center will pursue an estimated $25 million bond to cover nearly h...

The White County Animal Shelter wants to attract attention for the shelter's animals through its holiday giving tree program. Shelter Manager Brooke Childress said this will be the first year for the tree.. Childress said the shelter staff has taken strides to involve the shelter animals in events, aiming to keep them ...

Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said the state's education report card released this week shows there is more work to do to educational outcomes. Overton County Schools received three B's, three C's, and one D. Dillon said every school saw some growth, with four schools moving up a letter grade. Dillon sa...

Putnam County and Monterey leaders gathered Friday to reveal Project Wildcat, a new industrial park coming to Monterey. ERP Holdings Partner Clint Stephens said the development will be called "The Summit Industrial Park" and will be constructed on a 27-acre property on Highway 70 just east of I-40 exit 301. S...

Putnam County Churches will host a Happy Birthday Jesus Christ Celebration at the Putnam County Convention Center Saturday. Community Director Kelly Parkison said a group of Christians wanted to create a holiday event that focused on celebrating the birth of Jesus. Parkison said her family has a birthday party for Jesu...

As Scott Cook enters his 27th season leading the Cookeville Cavaliers wrestling program, his philosophy remains rooted in a balance he has spent nearly three decades refining: Demand toughness on the mat while making sure the sport stays meaningful and enjoyable for the athletes who commit to it. Cook, who founded the ...

Cookeville City Council approved a T-DOT proposal on Thursday for the project to widen North Willow Avenue from West Broad Street to West 12th Street. City Manager James Mills said the city is required to approve a standard proposal for T-DOT projects. Mills said the proposal distinguishes what responsibilities belong ...

For Cheer Coach Stephanie Davis, Upperman High School has never just been a place to work or coach. It is home. A graduate of Upperman herself, Davis began cheerleading as a freshman, following a family legacy deeply rooted in the school. Her aunts, uncles, mother, brother and sister all walked the halls of Upperman, h...

Crossville announced Thursday as a recipient of a $300,000 Downtown Improvement Grant, the first time the community applied for and received the money. City Manager Valerie Hale said the city applied for the grant to help improve the look of the downtown area, as the economic and community benefits would help increase ...