More Paddlecrafts on The Water This Summer in Upper Cumberland
The TWRA has seen a huge increase in paddlecrafts on the water this year. Region-3 Wildlife Sergeant Dustin Buttram said from the Caney Fork, Obey River to Dale Hollow, there’s been an increase in use. Buttram said if people can get a paddlecraft to the water, they’re going to get in. “Any of the small […]
Monterey Looks to Build Its Brand Through Partnership With TTU
Monterey took the first step in building a new brand with the help of Tennessee Tech’s Center for Rural Innovation. Monterey Alderman Nathan Walker said Wednesday’s meeting with TTU’s Economic Development team showed him the partnership will give direction to the town’s tourism goal. Walker said his next step is about getting the community to […]
Sorghum Made the Old Fashioned Way in Monterey
It’s the start of September which means it is the start of the sorghum harvest season. Starting on Saturday and on Labor Day the Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill will be bottling sorghum from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill Co-Owner Sherry Guenther said it’s better to come sooner than later on Saturday […]
291 Cases Come Off Putnam COVID Tally
291 cases came off the Putnam County’s active COVID case tally Thursday afternoon. The State Department of Health discovered multiple issues with the COVID data. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter and Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster both have spent time in recent days on conference calls with state officials trying to get a more accurate […]
Two COVID Patients Die At CRMC
Two more positive COVID patients died at Cookeville Regional overnight Thursday. One patient who died is from Cumberland County, the other from Jackson County. That brings the CRMC total to 27 deaths since the pandemic began. The number of positive patients at CRMC decreased from 31 Wednesday to 26 Thursday. Five patients are in intensive […]
Step One for Sewer Extension Underway for New Fairgrounds
The first step in extending sewer lines to the new fairgrounds on Tennessee Avenue is underway. Cookeville Director of the Water Quality Control Department Ronnie Kelly said they have already met with engineers to develop the scope of services needed to begin negotiating a contract for this 6 month study. Kelly said this will take […]
Rumors Of Counties Bringing Homeless People To Putnam
Local official concerned about rumors of other Middle Tennessee municipalities bringing homeless residents to Putnam County. Representative Ryan Williams said he spent part of Wednesday tracking the rumors. “Some of the reports that I am behind the scenes getting is that we are having instances where maybe surrounding counties or municipalities are finding creative ways […]
Local Expert: Increase In Alcohol Deaths Not Surprising
A CDC study reports alcohol is responsible for over 250 American deaths every day. Power of Putnam’s Amy Gibson said any increase in alcohol related deaths is not surprising. “Alcohol can be a secondary contributor to many deaths from DUI and alcohol related accidents, to physical repercussions from long term use of alcohol as well,” […]
Check Your Vehicle Registration, State Mailings Did Not Go Out
Some Putnam County residents never received a June vehicle registration expiration notification. County Clerk Wayne Nabors said the notifications only come from the Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicle Services in Nashville. Nabors said the Nashville office had to relocate because of tornado damage. He believes a combination of the relocation and an in-person staff shortage […]
New Executive Director for Livingston-Overton Chamber of Commerce
Shannon Cantrell is the new Executive Director for Livingston-Overton Chamber of Commerce. Cantrell said coming in during the pandemic has been a complete change in the chamber’s day to day routine. Cantrell said she has been running the chamber like an information center to help answer the community’s needs. “We had people constantly calling everyday, […]
