Monterey’s New Attorney Brett Knight
The town of Monterey has a new city attorney. Cookeville Attorney Brett Knight has accepted the invitation from Mayor J.J Reels. Knight said his friendship with Reels made the decision easy. “I am very excited at the direction Monterey is heading, and the opportunity that they are seeking out to grow and expand and bring […]
Dogwood Park Fountain Likely Closed for Fall
The computer controlling Dogwood Park’s interactive fountain has been fried. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said a specialist has assessed the damages, and multiple parts will need to be replaced. Woods said parts still have to be ordered and installed, but there is a glimmer of hope it could open before next year. “We’ll […]
Long Term Care Visitations Allowed Starting October
Visitations for long term care residents will expand under a new initiative announced by the state department of health Thursday. Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercy said starting October 1st, facilities that have gone 14 days with no new COVID cases may allow visitors. “The health and safety of our vulnerable Tennesseans, particularly those in long […]
Putnam Sports Complex Expansion Issues Continue
Putnam County will meet with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Tuesday to continue work on the sports complex expansion. The county received a TDEC grant in 2018 for the expansion. Since then, requirements for the grant have changed three times Mayor Randy Porter said he has contacted Representative Paul Bailey to help […]
TTU Holds Virtual Constitution Day Event
Thursday’s Constitution Day, and Tennessee Tech is celebrating virtually at 6:00 PM. People can register to participate in the Zoom event by searching Constitution Day on TTU’s website. Constitution Day Chair Kent Dollar said the signing of the constitution should be celebrated even if it isn’t mandated. “The constitution is perhaps the most important document, […]
Oak Tree Towers Update
The Oak Tree Tower public hosing project has began framing with a completion date of June 2021. Highland Residential Services Executive Director Dow Harris said the low income midrise apartment complex fell behind schedule last spring, but the contractor should gain ground in the coming months. “All the concrete pad and foundation is in,” Harris […]
UC Regional Airport Switches Radio Frequency
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has switched to a new radio frequency. Airport Manager Dean Selby said traffic around the airport has grown causing a need for change in frequencies. Selby said at least five other airports shared the same frequency. “What happens a lot of times is a pilot comes in, and he starts […]
Putnam Bridgeway Drive Closed
Putnam County’s Bridgeway Drive will be closed until further notice starting Thursday. Putnam 911 PIO Josh Womack said he received word from Road Supervisor Randy Jones Wednesday. “[It is] to repair the bridge going over City Lake,” Womack said. “As of now the duration of the closure is unknown. It’ll be as long as the […]
Van Buren HS Semester Exams Waived If Passing
The Van Buren School system has waived student attendance requirements for semester exams. Before, students with perfect attendance and a passing grade were exempt from semester exams. Now, all students with passing grades are not required to take the exams. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said with the pandemic, the attendance policy was unfair. “The […]
Automatic Meter Readers Introduced To Livingston
The city of Livingston is considering a change to automated meter readers for the water and gas departments. The AMR system was presented to the Board of Alderman Tuesday. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the presentation was very informative. “It is just time to look at an automated system,” Hayes said. “The pay off on it […]
