New U.S. dietary guidelines suggest Americans cut back on ultra-processed foods, but new research from a Tennessee Tech Graduate Assistant found that might be a challenge. Graduate Assistant Morgan Walls said many people are surprised to learn how broad the definition of processed foods can be, noting that even foods p...

A Crossville couple back home after volunteering in Pasadena to start the year, building a float for this year's Rose Parade. Lonnie and Evelyn Koeltzow worked on the Lutheran Hour Ministries float, which is the only religious float in the entire parade. Lonnie Koeltzow said volunteering with thousands of other volunte...

The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved changes to the fishing season at the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area that will expand access and increase the number of days anglers can fish in the area. Under the new regulations, all streams and ponds under the Catoosa Wildlife Management Agency will be open t...

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board applying for an estimated $1.5 million grant to create additional terminal space. Airport Director Dean Selby said the proposed project would convert Hangar Two into a new terminal. Selby said the conversion would create an additional 12,000 square feet in space. "We've ...

Overton County will be adding another position at the Senior Center to help accommodate the recent growth the center has seen since reopening. County Executive Steven Barlow said the position would be a part-time assistant and cook. Barlow said the Senior Center Director will need some help moving forward. "We hav...

The Putnam County Planning Commission has approved a preliminary plat for a 22-lot subdivision on Rocky Point Road. The subdivision plat received preliminary approval, pending confirmation that the proposed road intersection meets required sight-distance standards and that detailed road design plans are acceptable. The...

Algood City Council tabled a decision Tuesday night to amend the city's zoning ordinance regarding duplexes and two-family residential structures. The proposed amendment would allow such structures as a conditional use in low-density residential districts (R-1) and as a permitted use in medium-density residential distr...

The Cookeville Police Department says increased efforts have reduced the number of Tennessee Tech students illegally parking around the campus. And police plan to continue that message as the spring semester begins. Cookeville Police Sergeant Charlotte Austin said the department has constantly monitored public streets ...

The Overton County Planning Commission is considering adding a surety bond for newly constructed subdivision roads to the county's regulations. Overton County Planner Tommy Lee said if passed, developers would be required to have a road surety bond for at least one year after being adopted by the county. Lee said the b...

Tennessee Tech preparing to address wi-fi issues across campus. The Board of Trustees heard complaints from student trustees over the last several meetings, including poor wi-fi service at the Library. In a statement, the university said enhancements have been made to the system as students return for the spring semest...