Putnam Planning Commission Approves Broadband Ordinance
The Putnam County Planning Commission approved an ordinance Tuesday that would expand faster broadband services to rural areas of the county. Commissioner Jordan Iwanyszyn says the ordinance will make a positive economic impact on the communities. “In the time I’ve been on the commission and keeping up with county issues beforehand, I believe this is one […]
Troopers Discover 35 Pounds Of Marijuana Tuesday
The Tennessee Highway Patrol discovered a large quantity of marijuana during a traffic stop in Putnam County Tuesday. State Troopers arrested two men from North Carolina after a vehicle search yielded 35-pounds of marijuana, THC pens, marijuana gummies, and two grinders. An arrest warrant charges 42-year-old Albert Cheyno Ayers IV with possession of a controlled substance. […]
Overton ADC Cracks Down on Teen Smoking, Vaping
The Overton County Anti-Drug Coalition is cracking down on teen smoking and vaping in the area. Executive Director Tasha Mackie says the coalition tries to inform students across the county on the dangers of smoking. “That’s where a lot of our main focus is, is in the high schools to get the kids before they […]
McMinnville Votes To Borrow Money For Civic Center Project
McMinnville officials approved a resolution Tuesday to borrow up to $10 million for renovation work at the civic center. City Administrator Bill Brock said residents will now have 20 days to decide if the resolution should be brought to a referendum. “If they fail to do that then the city can move forward with funding […]
Algood Votes To Purchase Unmarked Vehicle
The Algood City Council voted Tuesday to use drug fund money to purchase a $25,500 dollar unmarked vehicle for the police department. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler voted no and said it financially didn’t make sense to purchase another vehicle for the police department. “Why can’t they use their personal vehicle and pay charged-mileage,” Chapman-Fowler asked. “Would […]
Speedy Crossville City Council Meeting Tonight
Within 15 minutes, the Crossville City Council approved every item on its agenda, presented awards and adjourned. In one fell swoop, the governing body approved 10 agenda items. And with another vote, they approved four others. On third and final reading, the council approved an ordinance to amend Crossville Municipal Code 10-202 regarding the humane […]
Putnam Planning Commission Approves County Exec. Change
The Putnam County Planning Committee voted Tuesday to officially change County Executive Randy Porter’s title to County ‘Mayor’. Porter says changing the title helps eliminate confusion for those unfamiliar with the Executive title. “Everywhere I go, most of the other counties have the county ‘mayor’ and looking at new businesses coming in, it’s confusing for […]
