For Upperman Bees baseball player Chris Wirsing, the sport has been a constant since childhood, something that started as a way to stay active and has grown into a key role on one of the area's most competitive programs. Wirsing said he first picked up the game at just five years old after being introduced [...]

Putnam County officials proposing the smallest budget request increase since COVID. County Mayor Randy Porter said the $2.28 million increase in expenses comes with revenues slightly ahead compared to this time last year. Porter said the majority of the new spending is driven by mandatory costs rather than significant ...

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat Monday to establish new streets and right-of-way dedications for the planned VA clinic near Neal Street. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the project involves the construction of a new public street called Truitt Drive and the extension of Guard...

Burks Elementary School will offer a free summer learning camp for K-8 students to expand their skills. . The 16-day camp includes two hours of reading and mathematics lessons, respectively, as well as a daily intervention session to help students strengthen their academic weak points. Burks Assistant Principal Diana C...

Construction continues on the new TCAT/Roane State campus in Jamestown, with hopes it can transform the landscape of the city. Fentress Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the development of the nearly-finished campus could lead to more changes on that side of town. "This is probably the be...