Highlands Insider

10/12/2025

🚨 CRASH UPDATE: A Cookeville man faces multiple charges after police say he failed to yield at an I-40 exit, causing a collision that seriously injured a local motorcyclist. Family members say 62-year-old Alvin Sparks remains in critical but stable condition at Skyline Medical Center.

A Cookeville man has been charged in connection with a weekend accident that sent one person to a Nashville hospital.The crash occurred Saturday...

10/11/2025

Congratulations to Tennessee Tech Football for winning again over Charleston Southern. 27-13. They are having a fantastic season. They are now 6-0.

10/11/2025

🚛 “No unmufflered Jake braking” is now clearly posted in Monterey. Here’s what that means for drivers.

MONTEREY, Tenn. — Truck drivers passing through Monterey will soon see new reminders about noise enforcement, as the town moves to post signs...

10/11/2025

Monterey Standing Stone Day Ceremony

10/11/2025

Monterey has been awarded a $540,000 THDA grant to help repair homes — here’s what we know so far and what’s next.

MONTEREY, Tenn. — Homeowners in Monterey could soon receive help repairing or rehabilitating their homes, thanks to a newly awarded $540,000...

10/11/2025

Monterey has settled its wastewater lawsuit with Tennessee Riverkeeper. Here’s what residents should know — and what changes (if any) to expect.

MONTEREY, Tenn. — The Town of Monterey has formally closed its chapter in a long-running environmental case with Tennessee Riverkeeper, voting 7–1...

10/11/2025

MONTEREY, Tenn. — Residents gathered at Town Hall on Monday evening as the Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen discussed issues ranging from...

10/11/2025

MONTEREY, Tenn. — The Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen agreed Monday night to revisit safety concerns on Crain Street, where residents say...

10/11/2025

NEXT STEP FOR CRAIN STREET MONTEREY TN: ON-SITE MEETING PLANNED

MONTEREY, Tenn. — The Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen agreed Monday night to revisit safety concerns on Crain Street, where residents say...

10/11/2025

Neighbors filled Town Hall to urge action on Crain Street — and their voices were heard. Monterey’s council will hold an on-site meeting to find safer, long-term solutions while also approving new traffic rules, festival plans, and a $540,000 home-rehab grant.

MONTEREY, Tenn. — Residents gathered at Town Hall on Monday evening as the Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen discussed issues ranging from...

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech took the first two sets on Friday night, but Tennessee State wasn't going down without a fight as the Golden...