Crossville Officials discussed the long-term timeline and necessity of the Meadow Park Lake Dam project during a work session Tuesday. Consulting Engineer Kevin Young presented data regarding Cumberland County's current water usage versus projected needs through the year 2075. He reviewed the "safe yield" cap...

As he enters his senior season, Solomon Sitton said he has fully embraced the responsibility that comes with running the show at point guard for the Cumberland County Jets. The 6-foot guard, now handling primary point guard duties said he is not just focused on scoring. He is focused on control, tempo, decision-making,...

For Pickett County Bobcats girls basketball player Kylie Wood, basketball has never just been a game. It has been a constant. Wood enters her 12th year playing the sport she first picked up in a youth league coached by her dad. From those early practices to bright-light varsity games, one thing has not changed. Wood [....

Card players from across the United States and beyond will gather at the York Country Store in Fentress County next Saturday for the 24th Annual World Pig Championship. Organizer Jim Buck formalized the rules for the regional card game in 2001, transforming a local pastime into a competitive event. The tournament now d...

Tennessee Tech employing a new employee evaluation tool as part of a broader software system to assist supervisors who conduct performance reviews. Human Resources Associate Vice President Kevin Vedder said the new tool is included in the university's new HR and Finance software. Vedder said the tool is robust and prov...

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board has identified a need to purchase new de-icing equipment to better support aircraft operations during the winter months. Airport Director Dean Selby said the airport purchased a de-icing cart last month and is now seeking a bucket truck to help remove ice from larger aircraft...

Algood Residents can now receive free carbon monoxide detectors through a state-funded safety program designed to prevent accidental poisoning and death. Algood Fire Chief David Judd announced that the Get Alarm Tennessee program has expanded its services to include these life-saving devices alongside smoke alarms. &qu...

Pickett County Schools has approved a school calendar for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years. Pickett County Director of Schools Melissa Robbins said the school system's calendar committee met last month and presented its proposal. The first day of school will remain the first Monday in August, with the final d...

Overton County Commissioners gathering estimates on building a barndominium to serve as a new community center in the Hanging Limb area. The request to gather estimates brought forward by District Three Commissioners Jesse Bowman and Randall Boswell. Bowman said the Hanging Limb area has always used the school as a com...

Crossville City Council will review employee wage studies, major infrastructure projects, and long-range planning items during a work session Tuesday. The agenda shows council members will meet at City Hall for a quarterly work session focused on discussion and updates rather than formal votes. The session includes a m...