Cookeville Tax Rate Unchanged On 1st Budget Reading
The Cookeville City Council approved a new budget with no property tax increase on first reading Thursday night. The tax rate remains at 99 cents per $100. One cent equates to about $89,000 in revenue. 72 of that 99 cents goes to the general fund. That represents a one cent increase with the money coming […]
Cumberland Historic Byway Applying For National Status
The Cumberland Historic Byway could soon become a National Scenic Byway. The byway winds through Clay, Cumberland, Fentress, Overton and Pickett Counties. Tennessee Scenic Roadways Coordinator Michael McClanahan said National Scenic Byways are a roads recognized for one or more intrinsic qualities: archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic aspects. “As a group, they have […]
Sparta Exploring Ideas For Tourism Grant
The city of Sparta is exploring ideas for the next round of Tourism Enhancement Grants. At Sparta’s Board of Alderman meeting Thursday, City Administrator Brad Hennessee said applications for next year’s tourism grant are now out. Sparta received their last check for the kayak launch dock on the Calfkiller River for last year’s grant this […]
Putnam Co Man Arrested On Felony Drug Charges
A man arrested 29 previous times in Putnam County has been arrested again, this time for dealing methamphetamine. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Drug Investigation Division arrested 39-year-old Gregory Howard Wednesday night. Investigators executed a search warrant at Howard’s home. They found 14 ounces of meth, more than $10,000 in cash and items used for […]
Cookeville Council Supports Inclusion Resolution
The Cookeville City Council unanimously approved a resolution to support inclusion Thursday night. “The City of Cookeville would like to recognize that Black Lives Matter,” Council Member Mark Miller said. “Our community will continue to promote diversity and inclusion in order to make Cookeville a safe place for families regardless of race, to grow, learn […]
Putnam Stops Priority 3-4 Enrollments For Upcoming Year
The Putnam County School Board voted to prohibit priority three and four enrollment at the county’s elementary and middle schools as of this week. Priority three students are siblings of students already enrolled in a school. Priority four students are those who live outside the designated school zone. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce recommended allowing all […]
Crossville 4th Celebration Still On, But Fireworks Only
The City of Crossville will celebrate the Fourth of July with a boom, but that’s about it. Day activities and concerts are cancelled for the day, leaving the fireworks show. Leisure Services Director Ethan Medley said social distancing will be encouraged during the fireworks show. “Normally, each year we have obviously the fireworks show here […]
