Mayor Cannot Close Putnam Businesses
While Nashville shut down non-essential businesses Sunday, Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said that cannot happen here. “Our city charter does not allow us to shut down businesses, only the governor can do that,” Shelton said. “Those that have some metro forms of government. Some are home rule form. Ours is private act charter.” Governor Bill […]
UC COVID-19 Cases Up To 8
The number of Upper Cumberland coronavirus cases grew Sunday by one with an additional case in Putnam County. Putnam County now reports six cases. Cumberland County reported two cases. Statewide, 505 people have tested positive for the coronavirus. That’s up from 371 Saturday. Just four counties have reported double digit cases: Davidson, Williamson, Shelby and […]
Lee Orders No Service In Restaurants & Bars
Governor Bill Lee ordered all restaurants and bars statewide to limit their services to takeout, drive-thru and delivery services only. “Our goal is to keep the public, especially vulnerable populations, safe while doing everything possible to keep Tennesseans in a financially stable position,” Lee said in a statement. The order goes into effect at midnight […]
FEMA Center At Hyder Burks Will Close Temporarily
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will close temporarily Sunday as officials work to ensure coronavirus safety measures. The Putnam County office at Hyder Burks Pavilion will close at 6pm Sunday. Assistance to tornado survivors will still be available through the FEMA Helpline, 7am-10pm central, at (800) 621-3362. FEMA Officials said the move is being made […]
