For York Dragons wrestler Tucker Beaty, the journey to the mat did not start with a lifelong plan, but rather with patience. Beaty said he was pulled into wrestling after waiting around for a practice to finish one day, an unexpected moment that sparked what has become a defining part of his high school experience. [.....

The final days of migration season and an influx of diverse birds passing through the Upper Cumberland. Cordell Hall Birthplace State Park Interpretive Ranger Hannah Zannucci said the birds migrate to get away from the cold and find food options. Zannucci said as resources become less and there are fewer nesting option...

Celina is up to date in meeting the requirements set by the state after violating the state's wastewater regulations. According to TDEC, Celina has implemented a Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance Program. Celina has submitted a plan for the program, which will provide a framework to operate and maintain ...

Cookeville's Imagine Foundry giving kids the chance to explore creativity during the non-profit's Winter Break Camps. Imagine Foundry Executive Director Jessa Hershner said the winter break camp is themed Arctic Explorers, which covers arctic science, maker projects, and creative challenges. Hershner said the camp prov...

The holidays are about fun and joy, but it is also common for people to struggle with unhappiness this time of year, especially after Christmas. Local Licensed Counselor Brittany Collins said mental health struggles are often seasonal depression. Collins said many things can contribute to seasonal depression, including...

Warren County's efforts to convert a section of the Three-Star Mall into an Agriculture Expo Center have been shelved for now. Warren County Executive Terry Bell said the county will need to receive state funding for the project. Bell said the county is not in a position to take on the estimated $35 million to [...]

A chance to spend the first day of 2026 outdoors through the annual First Day Hikes Thursday in state parks across the state. Pickett State Park Ranger Ashlyn Liner said the hikes will show all the parks have to offer. Liner said all state parks will participate in the program, over 60 parks. Liner said [...]

Tennessee Tech is collaborating with a consultant on a landscaping master plan, focusing on planting trees and growing the tree canopy. Consultant Robert Waits said the University wants to improve the feel and look of the campus, planting trees to hit targeted points through campus. Waits said the project will take pla...

The Legal Aid Society hopes to serve more Upper Cumberland residents thanks to a new $200,000 grant designed to invest in artificial intelligence. Senior Deputy Director of Client Services Zac Oswald said the organization applied for the Technology Initiative Grant to expand the services they provide. Oswald said the o...

DeKalb County Libraries will forgive overdue fines in January as part of its "New Year, New You" event. DeKalb County Library System Director Kathy Hendrixson said the county library system has done this event for the past few years. Hendrixson said they put on the event so people are not discouraged from vis...