UC Economic leaders believe the arrival of electric bike manufacturer Life EV will boost the economy by attracting new businesses to Putnam County. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said the company is a leading manufacturer of electric bikes in the United States. Poe said the presence of the facil...

Tennessee Tech celebrates its largest graduation ceremony in school history with Friday's Commencement exercises. News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said more than 1,600 students are eligible to participate in the spring event. Frank said the record-breaking class includes more than 1,500 students gradua...

DeKalb County conducting a countywide cleanup initiative to improve the community's appearance ahead of the tourism season. DeKalb County Solid Waste Director Chris Chapman said the department is using advertising and community outreach to encourage residents to participate in the effort. Chapman said the county is pro...

White County is searching for alternative solutions or a potential new site for its solid waste department relocation after geological studies revealed the current county-owned property cannot support a standard septic system. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county intended to move its operations t...

Several volunteer groups across the Upper Cumberland are playing a growing role in maintaining and enhancing the outdoor spaces at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. CRMC Foundation Executive Director John Bell said a wide range of organizations, from businesses to student groups, volunteer and help with basic mainten...