by chelseasdartez | Jul 29, 2025 | Entertainment, Music, People, Spotlight, Trending
The Voice Within: Jake Hoot’s Journey of Faith & Family Jake Hoot. A name synonymous with NBC’s The Voice, and for the people of Cookeville, a small town boy made good. But Jake’s story didn’t start here. As the son of missionaries, he found his identity,...
by chelseasdartez | Jul 11, 2025 | Art, Entertainment, People
How a Cookeville Native Landed a Dream Job with Marvel and Lucasfilm Before 30 Still in his mid-20s, local special effects artist Darby Faccinto has an IMDB page with multiple smash hits from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Beyond being an immense talent, Darby is one...
by chelseasdartez | Jun 18, 2025 | Restaurants, Trending
Drake’s Cookeville – Where Playful Vibes Meet Seriously Good Food Drake’s Cookeville isn’t just a spot to grab dinner—it’s a bold blend of high-energy fun, flavorful food, and community connection. Known for its slogan “a restaurant that loves beer and a...
by chelseasdartez | Jun 17, 2025 | Events
Cookeville Regional Held Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for New Clinic Spaces in Renovated Tennessee Heart Building Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and Tennessee Heart held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for two newly relocated and renovated...
by chelseasdartez | Jun 17, 2025 | Entertainment, Events
Books & Brews CKVL – Where Literature & Libations Mingle Imagine a space where lively literary discussions flow as freely as craft beer. This is the reality at Books & Brews CKVL, a thriving community reading group that has blossomed since its...
by chelseasdartez | Jun 13, 2025 | Entertainment, Featured Top, Theatre
Cindy Putman’s Life in Spotlight and Service For Cindy Putman, the theater has served as proving ground, avenue of expression, and outreach opportunity for nearly five decades. “We are all born with unique, God-given gifts that require a nurturing, safe...