Tuesday Fire Destroys Putnam Co. Sawmill
A Tuesday afternoon fire destroyed a sawmill on Burgess Falls Road in Putnam County. Deputy Fire Chief Mike Keith said crews responded to the scene around 2:40 p.m. “We pulled out of the station on Willow Avenue and we could see black smoke at that point. When we pulled up it was fully involved,” Keith […]
Bean Obtains Cookeville Attorney
A judge has set a December 11th court date for an Overton County man charged in last week’s officer-involved shooting in Warren County. 66-year-old Charles Ray Bean appeared in court Tuesday and informed the judge that he obtained the services of Cookeville attorney Brett Knight. Authorities have charged Bean with two counts of attempted criminal […]
Firefighters Responding To Commercial Structure Fire
Multiple fire crews have responded to a commercial structure fire at the 2600 block of Burgess Falls Road. According to Putnam County Emergency officials, Burgess Falls Road will be closed between Old Salem Road and Forest Circle. Officials have asked drivers to avoid the area while crews work to put out the fire.
DCS Looks to Recruit New Foster Families in Upper Cumberland
The Upper Cumberland Department of Children’s Services will host an informational meeting Saturday to discuss how to become a foster parent or family. DCS Program Coordinator Jennifer Watts says foster care is a need in the region and hosting the meeting will allow the department to reach out to interested families. “We’ll have DCS staff […]
Renovation Planned For Overton Health And Rehab Center
The Overton County Health and Rehab Center will accept sealed bids for a renovation project until December 11th. OCHRC administrative staff member Scott Stevens said the center hopes for a better outcome this bid cycle. “We’ve had a couple rounds of bids and unfortunately nothing was quite within where we want to be,” Stevens said. […]
TWRA Reports Decreases in Hunting Numbers This Season
The TWRA reports fewer deer are being harvested this year as the overall hunting season reaches the halfway point. Wildlife Biologist Ben Layton says the number of deer harvested during archery, muzzleloader, and gun seasons are lower than 2017. Nearly 16,000 deer were killed during the gun season opener which began Nov. 17. “It’s kind […]
Redevelopment Project May Be In Jeopardy
The redevelopment of Cookeville’s L Block might be in jeopardy. Cookeville Planning Director James Mills said developers may abandon the project because of high prices associated with environmental cleanup. “Last week, the developer of this property indicated he had done some preliminary investigation on the potential cost for removing the structures. It turns out that […]
USDA Hopes to Complete Clay County Jail Study Soon
USDA officials hope to complete its environmental survey of the Clay County Jail construction site within the next few weeks. Chris Hampton of the Cookeville USDA Rural Development office says only a few more tests remain before the county can receive funding for the new facility. “The biggest issue is, when they went out there […]
Cookeville Man Faces Multiple Drug-Related Charges
A Cookeville man faces multiple drug charges after possessing approximately 5 grams of methamphetamine Tuesday. Authorities charged 36-year-old Travis Sells with methamphetamine distribution and the introduction of contraband into a penal institution. Officers initially made contact with Sells in the Cookeville Wal-Mart parking lot. Officers identified a driver that did not have a license and […]
Planning Commission Approves Commercial Zoning
The Cookeville Planning Commission allowed a future Commercial development to move forward Monday after voting to rezone a single family residential area on East 10th Street and Old Kentucky Road. Titan Development plans to construct a 150,000 square foot shopping center on the 14-acre property. Representative Wayne Cravens said the company intends to help Cookeville […]
