Cookeville officials are negotiating with TDOT to replace the curbing along Jefferson Avenue as part of an upcoming summer resurfacing project. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the city is working with the state to address the deteriorating infrastructure between Stevens Street and the square. Mills said the cu...

The Cumberland County Master Gardeners will host the Flower Lawn and Garden Festival this weekend to celebrate the spring season and promote local horticulture. Margo Carroll serves as a lead organizer for the festival. Carroll said the organization operates as a volunteer group in partnership with the University of Te...

The Clay County School Board has approved the purchase of new Chromebooks as part of an effort to replace aging devices. The school board awarded a bid from its current provider to purchase 90 Chromebooks for an estimated $33,000. School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the new Chromebooks help during state testing. &q...

The Jackson County Schools will conduct monthly drug detection canine searches across the district in the new school year. Director of Schools Justin Hardy said they decided to move forward with the private vendor after previously exploring options to utilize local law enforcement resources for the searches. "I th...

The Cookeville Fire Department has suspended the issuance of all burn permits due to a prolonged lack of rainfall and an increase in local fire activity. Cookeville Fire Department Chief Benton Young said the decision follows several weeks without significant precipitation. The department monitors local vegetation and ...