State continues to invest in Upper Cumberland’s state parks

Richard Lawson
Thursday, May 2, 2013
UPPER CUMBERLAND - Tennessee has been in the process of making improvements to the state’s parks to improve customer service and the offerings to attract more visitors.The park syste... click here to read more

Pro Perspective: Keeping those pesky bed bugs away

Randy Adcock
Thursday, May 2, 2013
As the saying goes, “Don’t let the bed bugs bite.”With the tourism season upon us, travelers need to be aware of the risks of unintentionally bringing those bugs back alo... click here to read more

Commercial building permits: March 2013

CBJ Admin
Thursday, May 2, 2013
City of Cookeville/Putnam CountyList includes: Owner/contractor, type of construction, address and estimated costDealmakers/BK Homes LLC, remodel commercial... click here to read more

Most sales tax numbers down in March

CBJ Admin
Thursday, May 2, 2013
UPPER CUMBERLAND – Negative numbers were the trend in the Upper Cumberland in terms of the region’s state sales tax collections for March.

Eleven counties saw losses – ran... click here to read more

March new business licenses: Macon County

CBJ Admin
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The following businesses have received licenses during March 2013 to operate in Macon County. The list includes the business name, type of business, location and owner's name, if ava... click here to read more

March new business licenses: White County

CBJ Admin
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The following businesses have received licenses during March 2013 to operate in White County. The list includes the business name, type of business, location and owner's name, if available. Submit... click here to read more

March new business licenses: Putnam County

CBJ Admin
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The following businesses have received licenses during March 2013 to operate in Putnam County. The list includes the business name, type of business, location and owner's name, if available. Submitt... click here to read more

March new business licenses: Overton County

CBJ Admin
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The following businesses have received licenses during March 2013 to operate in Overton County. The list includes the business name, type of business, location and owner's name, if available. Submit... click here to read more

Job seekers to celebrate Goodwill Week with career fair

CBJ Admin
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
COOKEVILLE – Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee will celebrate ... click here to read more

May calendar of events

CBJ Admin
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
A listing of events in the Upper Cumberland:Until May 17 – “The Miracle Worker” at the Cumberland County Playhouse ... click here to read more

TTU grad leads AM workout at Crossville complex; others in business community invited

CBJ Admin
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
CROSSVILLE – Nick Reed knows it’s best to engage in challenging physical training to stay healthy. As a graduate of the exercise science program at Tennessee Tech University, he has learne... click here to read more

UC sees year-to-year drops in March unemployment

CBJ Admin
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
 UPPER CUMBERLAND – The state of Tennessee may be boosting its lowest March unemployment rate since 2008, but for many counties in the Upper Cumberland, jobless rates we... click here to read more

Crossville to play host for Creative Community Summit

CBJ Admin
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Registration now open for statewide series to focus on retiree recruitment NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced toda... click here to read more

Are educators happy with their work environment? State survey says yes

CBJ Admin
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013
Teacher survey show increased participation and strong job satisfaction numbers NASHVILLE – Tennessee educators reported improved work environments in a broad range of cat... click here to read more

CRMC Foundation’s Pet Therapy Fund helps cancer patients

CBJ Admin
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013
COOKEVILLE – The Foundation at Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has announced a $2,250 grant to the hospital&rsqu... click here to read more

Putnam celebrates ‘Industry Appreciation Month’

CBJ Admin
Friday, Apr 26, 2013
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, along with Putnam County and its cities, is celebrating Industry Appreciation during the entire month of May. These partners urge all citizens of Putn... click here to read more

Cookeville hospital celebrates National Volunteer Week

CBJ Admin
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013
COOKEVILLE – April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week and Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is recognizing its mor... click here to read more

CRMC and Foundation launch ‘Art for Healing’ program

CBJ Admin
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013
COOKEVILLE – Studies suggest that art and aesthetics can have a positive effect on health and healing. That’s why Cookeville Regiona... click here to read more

Putnam County Habitat welcomes new board members

CBJ Admin
Monday, Apr 22, 2013
COOKEVILLE – Putnam County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) has welcomed two new directors to its board of directors. Amanda Brantley, chie... click here to read more

CRMC raises 'Donate Life Flag'

CBJ Admin
Sunday, Apr 21, 2013
Honoring donors and their families during April’s National Donate Life Month COOKEVILLE -- ... click here to read more

Cookeville chamber sets date for 6th annual membership golf tournament

CBJ Admin
Saturday, Apr 20, 2013
COOKEVILLE – The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce’s 6th annual golf tournament will tee off Friday, May 24. The e... click here to read more

J. Cumby to remodel former Regional Health facility at TTU

CBJ Admin
Thursday, Apr 18, 2013
COOKEVILLE – Cookeville-based J. Cumby Construction has been chosen to help revitalize the former Upper Cumberland Regional Healt... click here to read more

Committee ID’s two finalists Crossville chamber job

Liz Engel Clark
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013
CROSSVILLE – Members of an executive committee tasked with hiring the next executive director of the Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce met this week to rank the top two candida... click here to read more

Home Builders Association celebrates New Homes Month

CBJ Admin
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013
COOKEVILLE - April is New Homes Month, and to celebrate, Cookeville’s Winell Lee hosted a meeting for the ... click here to read more

Highlands meeting highlights successes

CBJ Admin
Friday, Apr 12, 2013
HIGHLANDS – More than 100 community leaders and investors from Jackson, Overton, Putnam and White counties came together Tuesday, April 9, at the Leslie Town Centre to celebrate and highlight th... click here to read more

WOW Festival this weekend at TTU

CBJ Admin
Friday, Apr 12, 2013
The fifteenth annual Window on the World (WOW) Festival will take place Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The WOW Festival is an international festival celebrating cultural diversity a... click here to read more

Upper Cumberland Business Accelerator undergoes rebranding

CBJ Admin
Friday, Apr 12, 2013
UC Success Now and Roane State Community College were awarded funding last year through the Governor’s LaunchTN Business Accelerator Program. After initial success, Roane State has decided to ... click here to read more

Staycation Expo returns for second year

CBJ Admin
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013
CROSSVILLE – The term staycation may be nothing new, but a Cumberland County event scheduled for Saturday, April 20, may give attendees some fresh ideas for vacations in their own backyard.... click here to read more

Averitt expands paperless invoicing options for customers

CBJ Admin
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013
COOKEVILLE – To help its customers improve cash flow and tighten efficiencies, Cookeville-based Averi... click here to read more

ART to present musical play April 19

CBJ Admin
Monday, Apr 8, 2013
COOKEVILLE – Cookeville gallery ART a la carte will present “HER STORY, A Musical Play in One Act,” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19.

Written and performed by Valerie Connelly, ... click here to read more