Summary Judgment Date For Bee Rock Case
A hearing on a motion for summary judgment has been set for the Bee Rock restraining order on September 25th. When there is no dispute of facts in a case, a motion of summary judgment is called. A judge will make a decision based on law instead of a jury reviewing the facts. Monterey Attorney […]
Van Buren Removing Sparkmantown Garbage Container
Van Buren’s Sparkmantown garbage container will be removed due to illegal dumping. Mayor Greg Wilson said tires and glass were being disposed at the location. Wilson said shattered glass from the illegal dumping created risks for the playground near by. “I think what was happening was when glass was being thrown around there and busted,” […]
Cookeville Food Bank Spreads The Love This September
September is National Hunger Awareness Month, and Food to the Rescue is asking for help spreading the love, with a jar of peanut butter. Food to the Rescue’s Family Outreach Coordinator Robin Twitty said the tornadoes and pandemic have brought food insecurity to the forefront for Putnam County. Twitty said during September, 16 ounce jars […]
Cookeville’s 2020 Made Here Market Cancelled
The second annual Made Here Market has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19. Biz Foundry’s Director of Engagement and Outreach Tiffany Anton said they postponed from Spring until September 19th but decided that date was not going to work. However, plans are in the works to find a way to give exposure to makers […]
Career and Tech Education Adapts to Remote Learning
Students in Putnam County are getting hands on training, but many courses are going virtual. Similar to the way you might pick up a new recipe or fix a car from a video online. Career and Technical Education Coordinator Jeff Slagle said both ways to learn are available, as they adapt during the pandemic. “We’re […]
Business Booming for Upper Cumberland Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and Breakfast owners said when the pandemic hit it was devastating for their business. But now, things seem to be back and better than ever once people started to get out and look for safe places to visit. Co-Owner of The Garden Inn, Mike Kopec said he saw the change this Summer. “Absolutely phenomenal, […]
Putnam School’s Virtual Learning Deadline Friday
There’s one week left for Putnam Parents to decide how their kids complete the 2020-2021 school year. Putnam County School Director Corby King said the system needs a clear direction for how each student plans to learn, whether it be in-person or remote. King said the uncertainty of how students will attend is affecting the […]
Sparta Train Caboose Moving Locations
Sparta’s city caboose will have a new home at the head of the downtown walking trail. The city built a three foot deep rock pad for the caboose to sit on. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the train car will add a unique aspect to the trail. “A moving company is going to move […]
Sandwich Boards Allowed In Downtown Livingston
Some businesses in downtown Livingston can now utilize its sidewalks for signage as long as ADA guidelines are followed. Mayor Curtis Hayes said sidewalk on the east side of the square is the only one large enough for signs. The sign must be within five feet of the business and no larger then two feet. […]
