Monday, February 9, 2026

Local specialty shop owner focuses on special customer service

"The day-to-day challenges of running a small business are worth it because the final product is rewarding" – Marlene Massa, Owner...

The ‘preferred’ way: Business Cumberland sees growth in niche field (sponsored content)

All it took was one trip. One trip and Irene Blackburn fell in love with Tennessee. Hard. So much so that she and her...

Lessons in business from a military veteran

COOKEVILLE - In honor of Veterans Day, UBCJ sat down with Overton County native Jim Kennedy, who has had...

Dr. David Owsley: Oral surgeon at Regional Oral Surgery Center

 COOKEVILLE – For Dr. David Owsley, Cookeville was the package deal. A great spot for raising a family, a plethora of outdoor activities, affordable...

Director named for UC Tennessee Reconnect

COOKEVILLE – The Highlands Economic Partnership (HEP) has named Putnam County resident Cindy Taylor director of the Upper Cumberland Tennessee Reconnect Community (UC TRC),...

Judah Akers: Lead vocalist and guitarist for Judah and the Lion

COOKEVILLE – A decade ago, Cookeville’s Judah Akers couldn’t play a guitar, but these days he’s making a career in music – songwriting, recording...