Crossville Will Restart Public Works Director Process
The Crossville City Council authorized the city manager to restart the process to find a Public Works Director Tuesday night. The council authorized the city’s first public works director earlier this year. But City Manager Greg Wood stopped the process over fears of COVID-19 and its impact on hiring. There was also a plan being […]
Putnam Election Commission Preparing For November Election
With the August Election less than five days past, the Putnam County Election Commission began work Tuesday on the November election. Director Michele Honeycutt said after seeing a voter response increase in August, more employees are needed. “We’re going to try to get more workers because we do believe with bigger crowds we’re going to […]
White County Schools First Few Days Going Well
White County School Director Kurt Dronebarger said the school system’s hybrid in-person and virtual learning schedule off to a great start. “I feel pretty good overall,” Dronebarger said. “I’m really proud of our faculty and staff. Our teachers have worked really hard, they’ve given up a lot of summer time to plan and train. It’s […]
Airport Board Approves Raises For Employees
Employees at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will receive raises based on evaluations. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the raises range from three to four percent based on evaluation. Selby said the raises were budgeted in the new fiscal year numbers with a total price tag of around $3,000. “I think it’s a fair evaluation, […]
Comptroller Pleased With Van Buren Budget
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is pleased with Van Buren County’s newly passed budget. Director of Communications John Dunn said he believes the new budget, including a 45-cent property tax increase, was a win for all involved. “What was important to us all along was that Van Buren’s financial condition could improve,” Dunn said. “And we […]
Clay County Wants Cumberland River Hospital Open
Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the local government and community both want the Cumberland River Hospital to remain open. But, Reagan said the county can not directly help the facility financially. “Nobody is working against the hospital,” Reagan said. “And, I know that you hear speculations all the time, but everybody has been so […]
150 Weather Radios Donated to Highlands Residential
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cookeville donated 150 NOAA weather radios to Highlands Residential Services on August 6th. Highlands Residential Services is the public housing authority for Putnam, Jackson and Clay counties serving the towns of Cookeville, Monterey, Algood, Baxter, Gainesboro and Celina. With 609 homes providing low-income, affordable housing to approximately 1,100 people ranging […]
NHC Smithville COVID Numbers Increase
The number of patients testing positive at NHC Smithville has increased to nine. Two additional patients are awaiting test results. Nine employees have also tested positive with two staff members already recovered. One additional employee is awaiting test results. At NHC Sparta, one employee is awaiting results. Five staff members have tested positive with all […]
Putnam Election Commission Counts Nearly 12,000 Voters
The Putnam County Election Commission reported a 26 percent voter turnout for the August 6 election. That’s an increase of 14 percent over August 2016. Election Commission Director Michele Honeycutt said although this was a great voter turnout, she’s unsure why there was an August voter uptick. “I don’t know if it was people were […]
Echo Valley Market Begins Rebuilding
The rebuilding of Cookeville’s Echo Valley Market has begun. According to the Putnam County Building Codes Department, Summit Builders broke ground earlier this month. Plans include a 3,600 square foot gas station and convenience store. Gary Patel submitted the building permit in July. The Echo Valley Market was destroyed during the March tornado.
