Have we reached the point where you are safe to plant new pieces in your yard and garden? Pickett County Extension Agent Billy Garrett said by the end of this week, you should be good to go. But Garrett said you still have to be mindful of chilly nights across the region. "There's some people [...]

A national bakery chain joined the Cookeville business community Monday as Nothing Bundt Cakes began its grand opening celebration. Local Owner Paul Teller said the business is family-owned and operates locations all across the country. Teller said the bakery is nationally known for great-tasting bundt cakes, as they a...

Amidst the spirit of spring cleaning, one local Fentress County resident leading an efforts to clean up a 12-miles stretch of US 127. Jim Buck said he started with social media to organize a team of more than 80 volunteers. He said parents and grandparents to high school athletes, helped pitch-in and clean up "I [...

A rezoning request for a property on North Willow Avenue is moving forward in the City of Cookeville's approval process, following a recommendation from the Planning Commission. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the request involves roughly 3,000 square feet of property located just north of 12th Street and ...

The Cumberland County High School Theatre department will present Seussical Jr., the first full musical production to take the stage in the newly constructed Jets Auditorium. Cumberland County High School Theatre Director Angela Robbins said the school waited over 60 years for a dedicated stage. The upcoming performanc...