Clay County High School offering students a path to earn a nursing assistant certification before reaching college. Advisor Brooke Burchett said TCAT Livingston partnered with Clay County to provide a hands-on approach to students. It allows students to visit local clinics like Celina Health and Rehab and Overton Count...

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office spreading older driver safety awareness this week in an attempt to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drivers over the age of 70 have higher fatality rates per 1,000 crashes compared to middle-aged drivers. Livin...

Monterey High School has been named a FAFSA Champion for its percentage of students who filled the federal student aid paperwork. Monterey increased the percentage of students who filled out the FAFSA by five percent, raising the school's total to 79.2 percent. Monterey High School School Counselor Marcy Milligan said ...

Overton County preparing to rebid the project to construct a new pavilion and restrooms at the county fairgrounds later this month. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said the County Commission rejected previous bids after they came in significantly higher than expected. Barlow said he is hopeful a bid will be awar...

The Highlands Residential Services Board of Directors will lease one of its oldest properties to Power of Putnam for office space. Executive Director Chris Cassetty said the property was the first corporate office in the 1960s. Cassetty said Highlands has grown, cycling through three office spaces, turning the old offi...

A Cookeville High School media class produced a new video for the PEP Foundation, helping raise funds through its Snow Day Explainer. Cav Connect TV Executive Producer Creed Hardison said the foundation reached out to the class requesting help. Hardison said the collaboration benefits both parties, helping students gai...

Crossville may decide not to hold a citizen referendum to establish a city ambulance service. City Attorney Randall York said the city would need a private act from state legislators to hold a referendum because such a use does not meet the general criteria. Council Member Mark Fox said the City Council should be in [....

Pickett County will move forward with remodeling the old Byrdstown Methodist Church building after commissioners awarded a $1.3 million bid. The church will be transformed into a new county Senior Center and office space for county officials. The...

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but a local Health Department Dietitian said over-eating has become a part of our holiday routines. Putnam County Health Department Dietitian Samantha Sanders said the holiday season is filled with many food gatherings, where people slip from their traditional food habits. Sanders said p...

Crossville City Council said during a Tuesday Work Session, it is not interested in making an offer to merge with the West Cumberland Utility District. West Cumberland approached the city last month. Crossville Finance Director Nathan Clouse said it would take over six months to get actual numbers to determine the impa...