
White County Candidates Debate Economic Growth, Infrastructure
White County Executive candidates debated the future of local economic growth and infrastructure during TheUCNow.Com's Candidate Forum. Incumbent White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county has successfully added approximately 1,200 jobs and over 100 new businesses during the last decade. Robinson said ...
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Boat Dock Utility Remains Hopeful Of Sewage Approval
Despite some questions from Dekalb County Commissioners, Cookeville Boat Dock Road Utility District officials are optimistic of moving forward with sewer service. District Board President Grover Bennett, Jr. said the Commission tabled a motion Monday regarding the charter expansion for the Austin Bottom area. Bennett s...
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Cookeville Residents Gain Real-Time Outage Tracking
Cookeville residents now have access to a real-time power outage tracking tool designed to streamline reporting and provide immediate updates during utility disruptions. Cookeville City Council member Eric Walker said the technology allows the city to handle a significantly higher volume of calls simultaneously. Walker...
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Dry Conditions Strain Upper Cumberland Cattle Producers
The lack of rain forcing cattle producers across the Upper Cumberland to harvest hay earlier than planned to maintain their livestock. Fentress County Extension Director John Gunter said a three-week gap in moisture significantly impacted the growth of cool-season grasses during a critical production window. While many...
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Former WWII Spencer Artillery Range Part Of Safety Campaign
The Army Corps of Engineers addressing safety concerns regarding unexploded ammunition at the former Spencer Artillery Range. UT Extension Van Buren County Director Chris Binkley said the site served as a training ground for soldiers from Camp Forrest in Tullahoma during the early 1940s. Binkley said the military selec...
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