Algood Weighing Options With Water Tower’s Future
Algood city officials are considering their options regarding the future of the town’s old water tower. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the city recently received estimates on how much it would cost the city to either restore or demolish the structure. “We’ve got an estimate for tearing it down, and that’s about $30,000, and to have […]
Overton Officials Assess Damage as Flood Waters Recede
Overton County officials are surveying flood damage from last week’s storms as high water begins to recede. County Executive Ben Danner estimates the total costs from flood damages are between $200,000 and $300,000. “We’re in the process of doing assessments and gathering information to help see if the Governor (Bill Lee) has enough to declare […]
Nashville Man Killed In Smith Co. Motorcycle Crash
A Nashville man died after crashing his motorcycle in Smith County Wednesday. The crash happened on U.S. Highway 70 West. The Tennessee Highway Patrol on Thursday identified the deceased as 50-year-old Michael Ferguson. A THP crash report said Ferguson lost control of his 2016 Honda motorcycle while negotiating a left turn. Ferguson traveled off the […]
Tornado Siren Malfunctions Wednesday
One of Putnam County’s outdoor warning sirens failed to activate during a tornado drill Wednesday morning. EMA Director Tyler Smith said the siren malfunctioned, but he doesn’t know the specific cause at this time. “It could have been a lightening strike. We’ve had those to happen in the past and sometimes it will take a […]
George Halford Retiring from Cookeville-Putnam Chamber
Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO George Halford will retire from his position later this year. Halford said the timing was right for both himself and the organization as the Chamber begins a new strategic planning process. “We’re starting that process of studying the future needs of the organization from a perspective of […]
Fire Destroys Home In White County
A fire destroyed a home off Highway 70 in the Doyle Community Wednesday night. White County Emergency Management Agency Director Jimmy Savage said the cause of the blaze has not been determined at this time. “The structure was fully involved when fire departments arrived on scene,” Savage said. “There was four districts involved with roughly […]
