Public officials and community leaders will gather in Cookeville next month to examine the causes of rising home prices and identify local government tools to address the issue. Sycamore Institute President Brian Straessle said next Thursday's event aims to educate attendees on specific actions county commissions and c...

Tennessee Tech set to launch a new Master of Science in Child Life this fall, becoming the only public university in Tennessee to offer the graduate program. School of Human Ecology Director Dr. Melinda Anderson said this fully-online Masters program equips students to advocate on behalf of children's mental and physic...

Cookeville High School students will soon train on industry-standard equipment in coding and web design classes. The Putnam County School Board approved the purchase of 15 new desktop computers. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the new hardware replaces aging technology to better align with profe...

Many residents violating animal shelter laws during cold weather like we are experiencing this Sunday and Monday are simply unaware of the specific legal requirements for pet care. Putnam County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Cody Meadows said officers responding to animal welfare calls often encounter owners who are follow...

Many residents may misunderstand the change made in Putnam County last week to change the reappraisal schedule. Putnam County Property Assessor Steve Pierce said the change addresses state laws regarding equalization rates that discount public utilities and business properties when market values outpace appraisals. He ...

Baxter officials are banking on incoming industrial growth and housing developments to secure new retail options for the town. Mayor Danny Holmes said retailers have indicated that increased population density and job numbers are prerequisites for setting up shop. The town is currently working to land a grocery store a...

The first district tournament games took place over the last few games, and the results show some teams advancing to the region tournaments, with other teams in the Upper Cumberland seeing their seasons end. In District 6A, Van Buren defeated Sale Creek Thursday and will play Tuesday night in South Pittsburg for the di...

A Putnam County gardening expert said residents should take advantage of warmer winter days to tackle weeds before they take over spring landscapes. Certified Putnam County Master Gardener Serina Wells said preventative maintenance is the most effective form of weed control. She said tackling cool season weeds now prev...

A Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect for many areas of Monterey and surrounding areas after a broken waterline Sunday. Crews completed repairs on the 12-inch waterline Sunday. However, the Boil Water Advisory is a precautionary measure to ensure water safety. It is in effect until further notice for the northern...

A major 12-inch waterline broke Sunday morning, affecting Monterey water customers. The line serves the city limits as well as some customers north on Highway 164. Town officials said that includes some customers of the East Fork Utility District. It will take an estimated six to eight hours to repair the line. If you ...