New Guidelines: Churches Reopening in UC
Churches in the Upper Cumberland prepare to meet in sanctuary in the coming weeks. Cumberland Fellowship Church in Crossville will begin regular services starting May 17th. Administrative pastor Bob Tollich said their congregation started making plans last week to reopen at half capacity. “I know folks are excited ,” Tollich. ” We are […]
Putnam County Schools To Hold Graduation Ceremonies
Putnam County Schools announced Wednesday they will hold in-person graduation ceremonies June 5th and 6th at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. There will be a four-guest maximum per graduating senior. Upperman High School Graduation will be held Friday, June 5, at 6. Monterey High School graduation will be held Saturday June 6th at 4. Capacity permitting, […]
TTU National Teacher Appreciation Week
Tennessee Tech is finding new ways to celebrate teachers after cancelling the the 6th Annual College of Education and Teacher Appreciation Awards Associate Dean of the College of Education Julie Baker said the traditional celebration includes over a hundred teachers being recognized. This year, they are asking students to express their gratitude for teachers through […]
Overton County Ag. Extension’s May Marathon
The UT Ag. Extension of Overton County is encouraging people to increase physical activity by joining their May Marathon . Participants have all of May to walk a half marathon (13 miles) or a full marathon (26 miles.) in their own time. Extension Agent Christina Swallows said the objective is to walk daily to be […]
Overton Planning to End School Year
Overton County Schools will end its school year a week earlier than planned. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said that final week is used to complete tasks that won’t be necessary due to the shutdown. “The last day of student work is going to be May 15,” Winningham said. “The last day, I think, was […]
Gabe’s Hiring For New Cookeville Store
A new Cookeville Gabe’s location will open June 6. The brand-name apparel and housewares store will open in the old Hobby Lobby location on South Jefferson Avenue. Senior Vice President of Marketing Leigh Guldig said the store will offer an expanded inventory, especially in the housewares area. “(Our) expanded home department including rugs, decor, accents,” […]
Skeletal Remains Identified In Putnam County
The skeletal remains found during the March tornado search have been identified. Cookeville Police report the remains are those of 34-year-old Brian Matthew Keserich. Keserich was originally from Kentucky with no known last address. He is believed to have been homeless. The death remains under investigation. However, no foul play is suspected at this time. […]
Cumberland Holds Expanded Thursday Testing
The Cumberland County Health Department will add expanded testing hours Thursday. Thursday, testing will be held from 1pm to 6pm at the Health Department located at 1503 South Main Street. Testing takes place every weekday. Tests are free. State health officials are encourage anyone with questions about their status to be tested for COVID-19.
Autumn Woods Subdivision Moves Forward
The Putnam County Regional Planning Commission approved plans for phase one of the Autumn Woods Subdivision Tuesday night. The first phase will include 15 lots along Cumby Road. The lots range from 0.50 acres to 0.83 acres all fronting on Cumby Road. The approval is subject to the installation of fire hydrants along Cumby Road. […]
National Day of Prayer Moved Online Thursday
Thursday’s National Day of Prayer event in Putnam County will look different this year because of COVID-19 recommendations. “We’re trying to follow all the CDC and Presidential guidelines,” County Coordinator Marcia Mullins said. “We normally have a public service on the south lawn of the courthouse, but this year, we’ll live stream.” The Day Of […]
