Resident Voices Concerns About East Broad Street Traffic
A Cookeville resident believes a future 43-lot subdivision could make traffic even more dangerous along East Broad Street. The development sits adjacent to the Bell Acres Golf Course. Marcia Donovan said the homes could bring 120-additional cars down the roadway. “I’m concerned because I travel that way and it’s very hard to see what’s coming […]
Note Threatening DeKalb High School Found In Putnam County
The Putnam County School System will investigate after Cookeville High School (CHS) students found a note threatening DeKalb County High School (DCHS). Deputy Director of Schools Corby King said the school system notified DeKalb County authorities after students located the note inside a CHS classroom Monday. DeKalb County Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said authorities […]
Engineers Recommend Solutions For Livingston Flooding
Livingston may have found a fix to the flooding problem at Dillon Pond. Mayor Curtis Hayes said Nashville-based Barge Design Group has suggested two possible solutions. “One is to continue doing updates and maintenance to our existing standpipe that is also known as a sinkhole and is located on the West side of Winningham Nature […]
Four Inmates Charged In Jail Assault
Four Putnam County inmates face charges for a jail assault that allegedly occurred last week. The Sheriff’s Office charged Cory Dale Gamble, John Cody Brown, Cameron Blake Wilmoth, and Spencer Jordan Wiest with aggravated assault. A police report said the inmates struck the victim about the body, causing serious bodily injuries. The victim received medical […]
Officers Find 5.6 Ounces Of Meth During Vehicle Search
Cookeville Police Officers found more than five ounces of methamphetamine after stopping a vehicle for a window tint violation Tuesday. Officers charged 41-year-old Angela S. Tindle with manufacture, deliver, sell, and possession of meth. A police report said officers located approximately 5.6 ounces of the drug during a vehicle search, along with a set of […]
Cookeville Planners Approve Plat For 50-Lots Subdivision
Developers can move forward with a plan to build 50 single-family detached lots in Cookeville. Planning Director John Ward said the West Towne Village subdivision will be located off Broadway Avenue. “There is three new interior streets proposed, and the developer has requested to reduce the right-of-ways to 40 feet with curb and gutter design,” […]
