Anglers across the Upper Cumberland have a new reason to grab their fishing gear this winter as the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency stocking rainbow trout throughout the region. TWRA Fisheries Biologist Connor Ballard said the agency releasing an estimated 75,000 rainbow trout statewide as part of its winter stocki...

The Sheltowee Trace Trail extension to Rugby is expected to be completed by volunteers this fall. Sheltowee Trace Association Executive Director Steve Barbour said volunteers have been working with the Parks Service at Big South Fork to extend the trail nine miles within the park down to Brewster's Bridge to make Rugby...

Cookeville Fire Department is using new data-driven tools to reduce fire risk during Community Risk Reduction Week. Cookeville Fire Department lieutenant Jon Dukes said the department recently adopted a new national data tracking system to better understand when, where, and why fires happen. Dukes said the approach com...

Jackson County High School will launch a new on-campus mini-farm, giving students more hands-on experience in agricultural skills. Jackson County High School Principal Brandon Cross said the mini-farm is being created to expand the school's veterinary science classes. He said the farm will be located on acreage behind ...

White County Commissioners plan to redesign the David Culley Recreational Complex sign with an expanded budget and a Design Committee. Commissioners introduced a design to the public, with a budget of $10,000. Steering Committee A Chair TK Austin said he would move forward with the project, as long as it did not create...

Jackson County Lady Blue Devils guard Jalynn Meadows said the difference between a good game and a great one often comes down to how her team starts. "I think we just need to get more ready to play for the beginning of the games," Meadows said. "We play with more intensity at the end, so [...]

Livingston Academy Wildcats cheerleader Molly Mantle did not just come back to the mat this school year. She helped bring the Lady Wildcats back into the spotlight. After stepping away from the sport during her junior year, Mantle returned to the cheer team at summer camp, reuniting with a program she said has always f...

Cookeville Regional has launched a new 24/7 teleneurology partnership with Ascension Saint Thomas to expand access to advanced stroke and neurological care for patients across the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Regional CEO Buffy Key said the agreement strengthens local care by keeping patients in the region while adding...

A local pediatrician said a move by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban the purchase of certain sugary foods and drinks using SNAP benefits is a good idea. Local Pediatrician Nita Shumaker said what is commonly known as "Junk Food" is not only bad because of sugar, but also other chemicals that are ofte...

TCAT Upper Cumberland is offering special campus tours for veterans and military service members interested in earning a degree. TCAT Upper Cumberland Special Programs Coordinator Bill Bruce said the school's campuses are designated as Veteran Campuses by the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services. That means TCAT U...