State Temporarily Closes Cookeville Driver Services
Cookeville’s Driver Services Center has temporarily closed due to personnel shortages. Wesley Moster is the State Department of Safety and Homeland Security Director of Communications. Moster said health concerns caused the closing. Offices are scheduled to reopen December 10th. “Crossville, Lebanon or McMinnville Driver Services Centers are the closest locations customers can visit as an […]
TTU Student and Faculty Generally Happy With Fall
Tennessee Tech students and faculty are generally happy with how fall classes have gone during the COVID pandemic. That’s from a set of Tech surveys and focus groups conducted over the last several weeks. Provost Lori Bruce said the school addressed classes, resources and communication. Among the feedback, students miss the interaction with peers. “That […]
Cookeville PD Investigating Star Motor Inn Death
The Cookeville Police Department is investigating the death of a 32-year-old woman found at Willow Avenue’s Star Motor Inn. Captain Bobby Anderson said police responded to the call Tuesday and discovered Jessica Daniels deceased in her vehicle. “The young lady was sent to Nashville for an autopsy,” Anderson said. “Once that autopsy is complete, we […]
LA Students’ Spring Learning Decision Form Is Due Friday
Livingston Academy students have until Friday to decide between in-person or virtual learning for the spring. Any student that chooses virtual can not return in person for the remainder of the year. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the permanent decision allows the school system to appoint virtual only class periods. “If I am teaching […]
Denny Wayne Robinson Connects With Appalachian Leaders
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson was one of four Tennesseans selected to take part in the Appalachian Leadership Institute’s inaugural class. Robinson said this class of 40 leaders took part in problem solving simulations like a large plant closure and tornado response. Robinson said his biggest takeaway from the class is the connections he […]
Putnam Hotel-Motel Revenue Down 19 Percent Entering BlueCross Bowl
As Putnam County prepares to host high school football teams from across the state, hotels will be busy. So far in 2020 hotel-motel tax is down 19 percent. Mayor Randy Porter said this is a good comeback for the county considering the tax revenue was down by 70 percent at the peak of the pandemic. […]
Highlands Economic Partnership Building Inclusion Council
The Highlands Economic Partnership is looking to connect with minority owned businesses in the area to improve representation both internally and in the community. Communications Director Allison Boshears said representing minority groups is something they want to improve at. While also reassessing the way Putnam county is marketed. Boshears said the goal is creating an […]
Donate Blood This Friday For The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Putnam County residents can support their favorite emergency agency by participating in this year’s Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. The one day Blood Assurance event Friday is a competition to see who can raise the most blood. EMS Chief Tommy Copeland said even though a trophy is up for grabs, the main goal is […]
Portable Heater Dangers When Used Incorrectly
Portable heaters can be a convenient way to heat a home but can be a fire hazard when used improperly. Overton County Fire Chief Rocky Dial said the most common mistake he sees on responding calls are people using a cheap extension cord to power their portable heater. Dial said these heaters are safe if […]
New Office Buildings Coming To Algood’s Hub Circle
A new site plan for three Algood office buildings on Hub Circle has been approved after an administrative review. Planning Director Tommy Lee requested the review, so the Board of Zoning and Appeals could determine if the original variance was usable. “This new site plan was different than the one submitted eight years ago,” Lee […]
