Clay County officials say progress is continuing on plans for a new county jail, even as environmental reviews and financing steps add time to a process that has been underway for years. The update comes as county leaders work through multiple requirements tied to site approval, environmental studies, and loan authoriz...

People who were stranded in Cookeville due to the major crash that shut down I-40 on Thursday were taken care of, thanks to an emergency plan implemented by Putnam County EMS. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said EMS has a mass casualty bus that was used to load those stranded and take them to the [...]

Cookeville Regional Medical Center's Cardiac Care team has successfully completed its first tricuspid valve repair, marking a new milestone for advanced heart care in the Upper Cumberland. The procedure expands the hospital's structural heart program and enables patients to receive specialized cardiac care locally rath...

A foster care town hall is set to take place in DeKalb County on Saturday as organizers work to connect the community with foster care resources and address a growing local need. The event will be held at Outreach Baptist Church and is designed to educate residents about foster care while offering ways for individuals,...

The Cookeville City Council approved an amendment to the city's zoning code that allows commercial-zoned properties to be subdivided into individual commercial units. Council Member Eric Walker raised concerns about parking requirements and shared parking agreements, saying they could limit the types of businesses allo...