The Cookeville City Council will consider the purchase of two new police vehicles this week, replacing patrol units that were totaled earlier this year. Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said the two vehicles priced at an estimated $89,000. Winfree said the Police Department needs to replace the two totaled vehicle...

Overton County Commissioners approved a project to repair a water leak at the historic county courthouse after discovering the issue had gone undetected for months. Vice Chairman Darwin Clark said the leak first came to light after county officials noticed a spike in water usage and costs. Clark said the leak was tied ...

Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said this week's relocation of Fire Station Two to a more centralized location will improve emergency response times for the northern part of the community. The new facility is located at 68 Cotton Patch Drive, situated in the heart of the industrial district between Interstate Drive a...

Early voting begins Wednesday for the DeKalb County Election Commission at its new administrative office. DeKalb County Administrator of Elections Dustin Estes said the county commission recently decided to implement a single-point entrance at the courthouse to improve security. This security measure prompted the elect...

Monterey Police Department officers apprehended a fugitive wanted in six states following a brief foot pursuit at a South Holly Street convenience mart. Public Information Officer David Corley said the encounter began when officers identified a stolen motorcycle and tag in the parking lot. The suspect attempted to flee...