Crossville Council Votes Against Expansion
Crossville City Council voted not to expand to seven members Tuesday night. Councilman Danny Wyatt was the first to oppose the idea during open discussion. “I would support putting it on a referendum and letting the people decide,” Wyatt said. “I don’t think that five people ought to appoint two more warm bodies. Let the […]
Baxter Man Charged After High-Speed Chase
A Baxter man faces multiple charges following a high-speed chase in Putnam County. Warrants filed Tuesday to the Putnam County Justice Center state the incident occurred June 7. 18-year-old Christopher Dunn was traveling north on Cookeville Boatdock Road swerving in his lane, almost hitting southbound Putnam County Sergeant Patrick Short. According to the police report, […]
Algood Awaits Information For Park Grant
The City of Algood needs further direction to move forward with the park master plan development. Keith Morrison is the City Administrator. “The park grant, we are waiting for further direction. Tennessee Department of Health is in charge of that grant and asked for additional paperwork from us, which we have submitted,” Morrison said. “I did […]
Domestic Violence Remains a Concern for the Upper Cumberland
Domestic violence remains a concern for Upper Cumberland residents. That according to the Executive Director of the Avalon Center, Rachel Bruning. TBI released the 2017 Annual Domestic Violence Report yesterday. The report said Tennessee saw a 1.8 percent decrease in reported domestic violence cases. “I would say consistently, the clients we have seen over the […]
Man, 57, Killed In Tuesday Apartment Fire
The victim of a Tuesday afternoon apartment fire in Putnam County has passed away. The 57-year-old man pronounced dead at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, according to a Putnam County Sheriff’s Office press release. According to officials with the Putnam County Fire Department, the fire broke out at Sun Valley Apartments on Benton Young Road. Assistant […]
Plans Progressing For Mountain Bike Trail At Edgar Evins State Park
Officials at Edgar Evins State Park continue to make progress on plans to construct a mountain bike trail. The park has decided to construct a trail that can be used for all skill levels. Park Manager Kenny Gragg said construction likely won’t occur until later this year or early next year. “As far as cutting […]
Baxter Council Passes Budget, Gives Pay Raises
Baxter City Council passed the 2018-19 fiscal year budget during Tuesday’s meeting. Under the new budget, city employees will receive a raise as part of the new fiscal year. Baxter Police Chief Danny Holmes said his department is thankful for the work done by City Council. “We know how hard it is for you all […]
Putnam Co. Budget Committee Proposes Raise For All County Employees
The Putnam County Budget Committee voted Tuesday night to give all county employees a raise. Under the committee’s proposal, law enforcement and public safety employees would receive a $2,000 raise. All other department employees would receive an $1,800 raise. According to committee chairman Ben Rodger, the raises would be paid for with funding out of […]
Baxter’s Titan Project Inches Closer to Reality
Baxter’s highly-anticipated Titan Project will begin soon, according to Mayor John Martin. Martin said the Tennessee Department of Transportation approved the project area entrance last week. The only thing missing now is a waterline, which will be installed in the near future. Martin said During Tuesday’s Baxter City Council meeting the project will be important […]
Algood Passes Final Reading of New Budget
The Algood City Council passed the second and final reading of the new budget today. Mayor Kirk Dyer said the budget contains a minimal increase for expenditures. “Just some quick numbers. This is involving our purposed 2018, 2019 budget. We are projecting our revenues to be at 3,351, 420 dollars,” Dyer said. “Of course, that is […]
