Perdue Donates $20K For Biking, Walking Trail at Meadow Creek
Perdue Foods has donated $20,000 to the town of Monterey to construct a biking and walking trail at Meadow Creek Park. Director of Operations Jeffery Beckman said the funds are being donated through the Arthur and Franklin Perdue Foundation. “We are proud citizens of Monterey and we are so excited to do this,” Beckman said. […]
One Dead, Another Injured After Wednesday Crossville Crash
A man was killed and a woman injured during a single-car crash in Crossville Wednesday morning. Crossville Police report 32-year-old Dannie Turner died when the accident occurred on Main Street. A press release states Turner was driving near Interstate Drive with 44-year-old Kimberly Dunlap, of Crossville as a passenger. According to the report, Turner’s 2000 […]
One Injured, Suspect Sought in Tuesday McMinnville Shooting
A McMinnville man was shot Tuesday night as police search for a suspect. The McMinnville Police Department reports the shooting occurred as the victim was driving through a residential area near Duck Hawk Drive. According to a press release, 35-year-old Lafredderick Eddings and his female passenger were chased by another vehicle through when the unidentified […]
Putnam County Sees Slight Decrease in Yearly Building Permits
Putnam County saw a slight decrease in building permits issued during the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Mayor Randy Porter reports 317 total permits were issued since July 1, 2018, down from a record-setting 339 issued the year prior. The county ended on a high note for the month of June, issuing 32 total permits with over […]
Man Charged With Seven Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
A Cookeville man faces seven counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Cookeville Police arrested 58-year-old Tony Randall Peek Friday. The charge listing indicates Peek was arrested for child pornography and obscene material with one victim listed in the report. Specific details have not been included in the report as the incident remains under investigation. […]
22-Cent Tax Increase Recommended By Putnam Budget Members
The Putnam County Budget Committee recommended a 22-cent property tax increase Tuesday. The tax rate will climb to $2.95 if approved by the full county commission later this month. Budget Committee member Jim Martin said his yes vote became the toughest decision he’s made as a county official. “We try to look at the limited […]
Baxter Plans To Finalize Portobello Deal By August
Baxter city officials are expecting to finalize its deal with ceramic tile company Portobello by the beginning of August. Mayor John Martin said the city is working to annex property and secure the land for development. “The closing of the property should probably be the week of [July] 22, if everything goes well,” Martin said. […]
Crossville to Consider Indoor Recreational Facility
The City of Crossville will discuss the possibility of building an indoor recreational facility. Councilman Scot Shanks presented the option during the Tuesday work session. He said the council has talked about the idea over the last several years. “We had a city council retreat last month and the top item that came out of […]
