Cookeville Utility Policy Changes Take Effect
Cookeville is making changes to its services and costs for utility customers starting this week. Finance Director Brenda Imel said service fees on all utilities will increase from $10 to $20, the first time this has changed in over 20 years. Imel said the service fee increase was needed for what it costs to send […]
Monterey Restaurant Taking Names For COVID Meal Service
The IDK Cafe is giving back to Monterey by delivering free chili Tuesday for those unable to leave their homes. Owner Jennie Phillips said seeing Monterey residents deal with hardships caused by COVID inspired the generosity. “There is a lot in the Monterey area that is suffering,” Phillips said. “And a lot of sickness. There […]
Putnam County Sees Strong Construction Numbers in December
Putnam County bucked the slow construction trend this December, compared to the previous two years. The county had 20 new permits for $3.77 million dollars, with 16 of those being for new residential homes. In December 2019, the county had 13 permits for $1.5 million. While December 2018 saw 15 permits for $1.44 million. During […]
Fentress Sheriff’s Office and TBI Seeking Public Video Evidence
The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office and TBI are asking for the public’s assistance with a shooting investigation. The incident occurred Sunday, December 27th in the Pine Haven community. Officials are asking for any video evidence of roadways from Pickett Park Highway to Wildwood Grocery and White Oak Road to the Route 127 bypass. The time […]
OCHR Addressing Staffing Shortage with Incentives
Overton County Health and Rehab is addressing its staffing shortage by adding incentives for new hires. OCHR Public Information officer Scott Stevens said new CNA’s will get a $2,000 sign on bonus, and non-certified nurses aids will get a $1,000 sign on bonus. Stevens said the facility has the staff it currently needs, but not […]
In-Person Learning Helps Putnam Avoid Low Reading Levels
Putnam County Curriculum Supervisor Jill Ramsey said the school system does not expect a gap in literacy like other systems in the state. Governor Bill Lee said last week the pandemic has exposed how poorly low grade level students can read. Ramsey said Putnam has avoided this by sticking to in person learning. “I think […]
Livingston Airport Completes Asphalt Replacement Project
The Livingston Municipal Airport has recently completed an apron rehabilitation project. An airport apron is the asphalt outside of terminals where airplanes park and refuel. Livingston Airport Committee Chairman Jason Duke said repairs were needed for the 50-year-old blacktop. “Asphalts at airports tend to be very expansive,” Duke said. “In expansive areas of asphalt, you […]
CRMC’s 7th Street Patient Finance Center Opening January
Cookeville Regional’s patient finance offices will soon be relocating to a 7th Street building with a January 11th opening date. Public Relations Director Melahn Finley said with the move, patients will no longer have to travel to the hospital to make in-person payments. “The patients will probably find it much more convenient to visit the […]
Dale Hollow Lake Water Levels Present Dangers For Winter Boaters
As Dale Hollow Lake’s water levels fall over the winter, officials are warning boat goers of dangerous shallows. The current water levels sit at 638 feet, 13 under the summer average. While this decrease comes naturally, Conservation Ranger Greg Nivens said the whole outlook of the lake changes with the seasons. “Just be cautious out […]
Cookeville Educator And Traveler Releases New Book
Longtime Cookeville educator Peggy Fragopoulos is telling her stories of traveling and teaching through her recently released book. The Truth as I Remember It: Short Stories of Life and Travel highlights 30 of Fragopoulos’ favorite Putnam past times and world trips. Fragopoulos said traveling with past students made for great lessons in the classroom. “That […]
