A new era is on the horizon for the DeKalb County High School Lady Tigers basketball program, as the team prepares for a leadership transition ahead of the 2026-27 season. After four seasons at the helm, head coach Brandy Alley has stepped down from her coaching role. Alley will continue to serve the school in [...]

Fentress County commissioners voted Tuesday night to table two resolutions involving additional funding commitments for the county's proposed ambulance station expansion project. During discussion, commissioners noted the county's building committee had been weighing two possible options for the expansion but was still...

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the newly relocated Central View Convenience Center is set to open soon. The convenience center had been located inside the landfill. It has been closed since November. Robinson said the new facility on Gum Mountain Road will open soon. "Well, I spoke with the engin...

Putnam County commissioners have finalized an agreement to participate in the C-PACER program, an initiative aimed at encouraging businesses to invest in clean energy and efficiency improvements. Commissioners formally approved the program and authorized County Mayor Randy Porter to enter into an agreement with program...

The Home Runs and Home Teams exhibit has arrived in Granville to showcase the history of baseball across the state as part of the local America 250 celebration. Granville Museum President Randall Clemons said the exhibit was created by the East Tennessee History Museum in Knoxville. The exhibit features stories of loca...

Six Overton County animal rescue organizations have formed a partnership to address an ongoing animal crisis through community education and legislative advocacy. Michelle Lee serves as a volunteer representative with Friends of Overton County Animals, the coalition uniting local non-profit groups. The alliance aims to...

Tennessee Tech advocating for increased state funding to address a growing backlog of campus maintenance projects that currently outpaces proposed budget allocations. News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said the legislature currently has some $71.7 million in the state budget for capital maintenance acros...

White County's Property Assessor advising White County Commissioners to avoid setting up a proposed property tax relief program. White County Assessor of Property Junior Jones cited the maximum number of acres allowed is five. Jones said breaking out only part of a property for relief can unintentionally increase the t...

Warren County officials are contacting federal representatives and organizing a town hall meeting, trying to prevent the closure of the McMinnville VA Clinic. Warren County Executive Terry Bell called the decision a total surprise. Bell said he learned about the impending closure after employees received the news and i...

At a school known for its physical, team-first identity, Upperman Bees track and field head coach Adam Caine is embracing a different kind of challenge this spring with the team. Caine said track strips competition down to the individual, and that is exactly what makes it unique. "It's a little more of an individu...