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Putnam’s top residential transactions in July, market watch
Nationally, existing home sales have risen 1.3% since May, according to a recent report by bankrate.com. That ended four straight months of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors. The nationwide median price was $422,600, up 4.2% from last year. That is the highest July average on record and inventory also increased. There is now a four-month supply. According to the report, that is “a sign that buyers may be gaining more leverage in the market.”
Familiar Voice Opens Football Season Friday
When the 2024 High School Football season begins Friday night, a familiar voice will open the Upper Cumberland season. “The Voice Of The Titans” Mike Keith will narrate “The Beginning,” the story of how Friday night begins the biggest of Volunteer traditions, the football weekend. The narration will open the broadcast on Sports Radio 104.7 and 101.9/AM 920 WLIV Friday.
Traffic, Sewage, Teens Among Park Discussions
Cookeville residents voiced opinions Thursday night on a proposed new park south of Interstate 40, with the biggest concerns being sewage problems in the area and traffic. Leisure Services wants to build out 16.6 acres on Old Sparta Road off Highway 111. Resident Jim Sanderson said he has witnessed sewer problems where the park will be built.
CRMC Elects Wheaton As Chairman
The Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees elected Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton as the new trustee chair Thursday. Former Chairman Cheryl Sandlin introduced Wheaton after the board unanimously approved the election. Wheaton thanked Sandlin for her time by gifting her a gavel. “First of all I definitely want to thank you...
Former governors host live podcast in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two former Tennessee Governors held a unique meeting Thursday at the Chattanooga Rotary Club. A live podcast discussing the state of political discourse. Former Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen have co-hosted the “You Might Be Right” podcast since 2022, and have discussed a variety of political...
Van Buren Schools Accept Bid For Lighting
The Van Buren County Schools will begin the process to replace lights at schools across the system. The School Board approved a $122,000 bid, the highest of the bids. Director of Schools Jared Copeland said the board received five bids but only the Poplar Hill bid included the school system’s auditorium.
Family Says Goodbye To Salt and Pepper Lady
Family members and friends said goodbye Wednesday to Sparta’s Ms. Ernestine McPeak Boyd, a 60-year collector of salt and pepper shakers. The 97-year old accumulated an estimated 14,000 shaker sets. Boyd’s daughter Gail Blankenship said she never really knew where her mother’s interest originated. But a speaker at her mother’s funeral got her thinking.
Student detained after bomb threat caused early dismissal at Tennessee middle school
SPARTA, Tenn. (WSMV) - After a bomb threat caused an early dismissal at White County Middle School, a student was detained, according to a letter penned by the Director of Schools. In a letter to parents, Kurt Dronebarger provided an update on the bomb threat investigation that occurred on Tuesday.
Linemen “Signing Day” Provides Pathway To New Career
Surrounded by friends and families, 22 young men, most from underrepresented communities, posed for pictures and signed their papers on signing day. No, they weren’t signing football scholarships, but the papers they signed are equally important. These inspiring young men have chosen to pursue a career in the electrical...
Sevier County constable facing DUI after late-night arrest
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Sevier County constable was arrested for driving under the influence by the Sevierville Police Department just before midnight on August 21. Accoridng to SPD, Samuel E. Scott was arrested just before midnight on Wednesday. He was stopped on Highway 66 near Arby’s Restaurant because police said the vehicle he was […]
Construction worker dies in trench collapse in Cleveland Thursday
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — UPDATE:. A construction worker died in a trench collapse in Cleveland Thursday, Evie West with the police department says. This was initially a rescue call. But West says crews realized the man wan dead and it turned into recovery efforts. "We feel very heavy hearted for...
Industrial Board Denies PILOT Application
Cookeville’s Industrial Development Board denied a healthcare company’s request for a tax incentive during its quarterly meeting Wednesday. Chairperson Bob Bell said the board denied the application because the company did not meet the eligibility requirements for the incentive. “I imagine that one is, would not reapply because...
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