State Concerned With Overton COVID Numbers
Governor Bill Lee’s COVID-19 Unified Command group met with Overton leaders sharing concerns of the county’s growing numbers. County Executive Ben Danner said the two groups discussed strategies on how to get more residents to wear masks without implementing a mandate. “They showed us numbers and showed us that from the state’s perspective, Overton County […]
Cookeville Closes On Bonds
The City Of Cookeville closed on bonds this week to pay for the new police headquarters and two new fire trucks. The $8.875 million in bonds came with an interest rate of 1.3128 percent, according to City Of Cookeville Finance Director Brenda Imel. Imel told Cookeville City Council members Thursday night the city retained its […]
Gainesboro Passes 20-21 Budget
The city of Gainesboro has passed its 2020-2021 budget. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the delays for the budget were due to new alderman being added to the board. “We had our elections in August,” Williams said. “The out going alderman did not feel comfortable voting on a budget that the new alderman would have to […]
Security Vestibules Approved At Algood, Avery Trace Middle
Secure entrances will be constructed this fall at Algood Middle School and Avery Trace Middle School. The Putnam County School board approved a $14,000 contract with Upland Design to facilitate the upgrade. Director of Schools Corby King said the vestibule will keep students safe “It is to provide an entrance that goes directly into the […]
Extra Precautions Coming To CRMC Cardiac Rehab
Cookeville Regional Medical Center is making changes to its heart and rehab center for better protection against COVID. CEO Paul Korth said the center is adding zones for isolated cardiac patient treatment. “For example, somebody that is working out on the treadmill or one of the rowers or something,” Korth said. “There will be plexiglass […]
Rezoning Application For Tennessee Ave. Parcel
The city of Cookeville has submitted a rezoning application to change a seven and a half acre parcel on Tennessee Avenue to heavy manufacturing. Cookeville Planning Director Jon Ward said the rezoning request is to accommodate a proposed use from a possible outside tenant. “It is located on the city limit boundary,” Ward said. “The […]
Free Online Victim Recovery Program Begins Monday
Crossville’s Avalon Center is participating in domestic violence awareness month by offering a free 12-week online victim recovery program. The empowerment program provides knowledge and healing strategies for any persons involved with power-based violence. Domestic Violence Advocate LaChelle Lee said starting Monday, will use a combination of video instruction and peer support. “You do not […]
Baxter Approves Food Truck Ordinance
The city of Baxter approved modeling its food truck policy off of Cookeville’s fee and rate structure Thursday night. City Attorney Shawn Fry said Cookeville’s mobile food unit policy could carry over to how Baxter allows food trucks to operate. Baxter Mayor John Martin said he talked to the board and they feel comfortable having […]
Sparta Police Get New Cameras
Sparta’s police department will be receiving new body and in-car cameras. The Board of Alderman on Thursday approved the $94,000 purchase. Mayor Jeff Young said the equipment is apart of the department’s yearly upgrades. “They do every year approach us with a new list of equipment and upgrades they are going to need for the […]
Pickett Vs. Clay Football Game Cancelled
Friday’s Clay County at Pickett County high school football matchup has been cancelled due to Pickett players being exposed to COVID. Pickett Director of Schools Diane Elder said enough players are being quarantined that the school does not have a full roster to compete. “It is a little bit inconvenient I know for the team […]
