Man Cited After Ambulance Crash in White County
A Cookeville man was cited for failure to yield after a crash involving a Cumberland County EMS ambulance in White County Monday morning. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 19-year-old William Mullican was transported to Highland Medical Center in Sparta with undisclosed injuries. The THP report indicates Mullican attempted to stop at a traffic signal along Flat […]
Residential Development Remains Strong In Baxter
The town of Baxter continues to stay busy with a number of residential development projects. Baxter Mayor John Martin said crews have started constructing a number of townhouses off 6th Avenue. “We are going to have 21 total. They are doing seven now and they will be done in three phases,” Martin said. “They’ve already […]
Baxter Chief Commends Officer for Effort in Arrest
Baxter Police Chief Danny Holmes commended an officer’s effort during an arrest at Speedway Saturday. Officer Ryan Bean suffered minor injuries after being dragged by a stolen vehicle while attempting to make an arrest. Bean responded to the scene after a Speedway manager reported a suspicious man at the gas pumps. “We’re just so thankful […]
DeKalb County Man Charged in I-40 Chase
A DeKalb County man faces charges following a high-speed pursuit in Putnam County on I-40. Nathan Gohs, 23, of Dowelltown, was booked into the Putnam County Jail Sunday and is being held on over $15,000 bond after attempting to flee authorities. According to arrest warrants, Gohs reached speeds over 100 mph when he crashed his […]
Spencer Chocolate Store Targets Sept. 27 Opening
A new chocolate store in Spencer is targeting a Sept. 27 opening date following final inspections. Arete Fine Chocolates is scheduled to go through one final inspection process by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture on Sept. 26 before opening. According to Arete Founder David Senk, the store is slated to open shortly after assuming the […]
Putnam Schools Launch Anonymous Tip System
Putnam County schools began using a new anonymous tip line Monday. Deputy Superintendent Corby King said the Safe Schools Alert system allows parents and students to report dangerous behaviors to school officials. “They will be able to submit a tip either online, through a text, voicemail, or email,” King said. “They can send that to […]
Two Businesses Added to Shoppes, Interstate Drive Area
Two businesses are slated to move to the Shoppes at Eagle Point and Interstate Drive area in Cookeville over the next several months. Charter Spectrum, currently located on West Broad Street, is expected to move to the new Shoppes location in the near future after recently signing an agreement to make the move. Meanwhile, steakhouse […]
