UCHRA Reviewing Senior Center Reopening Plans
Several counties have submitted reopening plans for local senior centers to the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency. Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) Director Holly Williams said the agency is reviewing the plans and providing recommendations on how to open safely. “Being able to reopen the centers when they can at a safe time […]
Putnam Reaching Out to Venues and Events Over COVID
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter has asked Emergency Management to work with venues to make any gathering as safe as possible. Emergency Management Agency Public Affairs Officer Brandon Smith said this is not the best time to hold events. However, Smith said that EMA has started reaching out to provide recommendations, and the best guidance […]
Record 71 COVID Cases At CRMC
Another record-high COVID case tally Monday at Cookeville Regional Medical Center with 71 positive cases. Director Of Public Relations Melahn Finley said CRMC reported its 50 death this weekend, a resident from Putnam County. The COVID tally has more than doubled in the month of October at Cookeville Regional. The Medical Center suspended elective procedures […]
Monterey Requesting Traffic Studies For Two Intersections
The town of Monterey is requesting T-DOT to conduct two traffic studies to remove a set of traffic signals. The intersections of Commercial Avenue and Poplar Street and Stratton Avenue and Holly Street are up for review. Mayor JJ Reels said traffic would flow better if both intersections used stop signs. “The one on Commercial […]
Baxter Cancels Christmas Parade Over COVID Concerns
Baxter will not have a Christmas Parade on December 4 this year, due to COVID concerns in Putnam County. Baxter Mayor John Martin said he knows this will be disappointing to residents, but the decision was made to protect the public’s health and safety. “I know a lot of children and all that’s gonna be […]
Absentee Ballots Must Be Requested by October 27
Tuesday is the last day in Tennessee to request a mail-in ballot for the November 3 General Election. Putnam County Elections Commission Administrator Michele Honeycutt said residents can hand deliver, fax or email their requests by Tuesday. Honeycutt said it’s simple for residents to check on their mail in ballot “What a lot of people have […]
Henry: Lack Of Communication Can Lead To City-County Issues
Former Cookeville City Council member Dwight Henry saw the good and bad of the relationship between the city of Cookeville and Putnam County during his three terms on the council. He said communication can quickly deteriorate the relationship. “One of the things I learned is there’s no such thing as too much communication,” Henry said. […]
Cookeville Leaves Trick or Treating Up To Residents
Cookeville is leaving the decision on participating in this year’s Halloween up to individuals. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said residents that do not want trick or treaters at their door should keep their lights off on Halloween. However, Mills said the city is asking for those who go out to still practice good safety. […]
Lee Expects BEP Funding To Be Held Steady
Governor Bill Lee said he expects the legislature to hold BEP Funding steady this year. Basic Education Funding provides a large percentage of school revenues annually. Upper Cumberland School Districts have been concerned that students moved to home schooling this year because of COVID might impact state funding negatively. “I think you will find the […]
Cumberland Discussing Private Water Lot Changes
The Cumberland County Planning Commission is considering making changes to its new lot guidelines for those landowners with private water sources. Under current rules, in order to create a lot in Cumberland County without public water, it must be at least two acres and have a private source of water. Planning Director Tommy Lee said […]
