Commissioners Pleased With Budget Process
As the Putnam County Commission continues its budget work Monday night at a budget committee meeting, several committee members said they are happy with the progress made so far. District 11 Commissioner Kathy Dunn said she is pleased with the work the county’s department heads have done crafting their budgets. “I think they’ve done an […]
Tech Engineering Building Left Out Of Budget
The State Legislature did not fund Tennessee Tech’s new College of Engineering in its new fiscal year budget. The 100,000 square foot project would be the first new building for the program in 50 years. State Senator Paul Bailey said the $55 million project among the cuts made to get a balanced budget. “That was […]
School Board Chair: COVID-19 Will Not Alter Need For Schools
Students in a traditional classroom setting….will COVID-19 change that? Several Putnam County Commissioners questioned that last Monday as they began discussions of the county budget. Will the county need a new school with COVID-19 changing the education model, they asked. School Board Chairperson Dawn Fry said projects could be postponed from a lack of funds, […]
Snake Sightings Increase Across UC
Watch your step while tending your gardens and mowing the grass, as snake sightings have increased across the Upper Cumberland. White County Ag Extension Agent Scott Swoape said snakes are cold-blooded and search for cool or damp areas. Areas like crawl spaces, flower gardens,wood piles and ponds are the most common habitats for snakes. “Everybody […]
Cumberland County’s Apple Festival Cancelled
Cumberland County’s annual Apple Festival Craft Show has been cancelled due to the pandemic. The festival is the largest fundraiser for Cumberland Homestead museum and tower. Cumberland Homestead Tower Association President Brenda King said the funds usually pay for all museum expenses for the year. “With us not having it this year, we are very […]
