Upper Cumberland Business Journal

SBA Launches $1M Patriot Pitch Competition to Spotlight Small Business Innovation

Competition is open to eligible small businesses that have used qualifying SBA capital programs (UCBJ) — The U.S. Small Business Administration (U.S. Small Business Administration) has launched the ...
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New Era at Southern Hills: Local Builder Buys Course, Eyes Big Improvements

Changes are ahead, and the new owner is ready to dive into improvements (UCBJ) – Southern Hills Golf and Country Club in ...
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IRS announces terms of a time-limited settlement opportunity

The Internal Revenue Service is announcing the terms of a time-limited settlement opportunity for eligible taxpayers involved in conservation easement or historic preservation easement disputes with ...
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New downtown Sparta shop set to open — sneak peek event happening this week

Georgia Dawn’s (GD), a “Goods, gifts and local finds” store, is holding a ribbon cutting in Sparta on May 15 at noon. The store will officially open on May 16. The Sparta-White County Chamber of ...
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No more speculation, Culvers officially coming to Cookeville

For 40 years, Culver’s guests have been treated to cooked-to-order food made with farm-fresh ingredients.” (UCBJ) – As ...
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Cookeville Paint Store rebrand comes with free food, door prizes and a Grand Opening

What was once Upper Cumberland Decorating is now The Paint Store (TPS) and the business is marking the change with a ribbon cutting celebration in Putnam County. The grand opening will be held May 20.
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51 years in the making: Cookeville golf classic to raise money for local Cancer patients

(UCBJ) – The 51st annual Anne Cameron Memorial Golf Classic, Cookeville’s oldest and most established charity golf tournament, will take place Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Golden Eagle Golf Club.
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Mayor: April construction in Putnam County remained strong

According to Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter, the county had 35 permits for $9.3 million in construction in April. 24 of those were for new single-family homes. “In comparison, April 2025 had 33 ...
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Franklin Fixtures unveils major expansion in Cookeville, adding wellness perks and room for growth

(UCBJ) – Franklin Fixtures LLC (FF) is holding a ribbon cutting on Monday, May 18, from 11:30 a.m. to noon to celebrate a “major milestone” for the Cookeville manufacturer. The company has been ...
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New boutique brings charm to McMinnville with ribbon cutting

Genieves held its ribbon cutting in Warren County today with the McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce. “Genieve’s offers a beautiful collection of French country vintage decor, boutique ...
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Craftsman Countertops celebrates grand opening in Upper Cumberland

(UCBJ) – Craftsman Countertops of Cookeville (CCC) recently withstood the rain to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating its grand opening in Cookeville. The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of ...