Nameless FD Fundraising Through Smoked Meat Sale
Local volunteer fire departments are getting creative with fundraising as COVID has cancelled many events. Jackson County’s Nameless Volunteer Fire Department is one of those by selling smoked turkeys and hams. Chief Josh Locke said fundraisers like this are the main source of funds for volunteer fire departments. “I am going to say 98 percent, […]
Cookeville Council Approves 3 Rezoning Requests
Cookeville City Council approved the rezoning of some five acres along Bunker Hill Road for construction of a new subdivision. The rezoning to a RS10 district decreases the density slightly from its original RS15 zoning. Single-family detached homes will be built in the area. The 15 lots will be served by one interior road off […]
Baxter Receives $750,000 Grant for Seminary Park Project
Baxter is one of nine cities in the state to get a $750,000 BlueCross Blue Shield of Tennessee Foundation grant. Mayor John Martin said it is unbelievable to have this grant for the Seminary Park Project, after the time and money spent on the city’s parks. Martin said plans are already set for Seminary Park, […]
Putnam School System Will Not Apply for Rapid Testing Program
Putnam County Schools will not apply to be a part of a state pilot program providing rapid COVID tests to schools. Director of Schools Corby King said there are community partners like the Putnam County Health Department and clinics filling the void on testing. King said the nursing staff already has more responsibility than usual. […]
