Monterey Takes First Step In Railroad Crossing Repairs
Monterey is starting the process of refurbishing two railroad crossings within the city limits. Board of Alderman approved opening the project for bids was approved. Mayor JJ Reels said the crossings at Poplar and Elm Street are the focus of the work. “They’re basically redoing the whole railroad crossing,” Reels said. “Like I said, they […]
Cookeville Father-Daughter Date Night Going Virtual
Cookeville’s 34th annual Father-Daughter Date Night has been moved to an all virtual event due to COVID concerns. Leisure Services Recreation Superintendent Cara Sheets said the father, daughter tradition will stay alive with two weeks of alternative events starting Valentine’s Day. “We really think it is important for the fathers and daughters, especially ones that […]
Chris South Becomes Crossville’s New Fire Chief
The Crossville Fire Department has a new chief with Chris South taking over operations. South previously served as deputy chief and has been with the department since 1994. South said the accomplishment achieves a long term goal of leading. “As a firefighter and growing up in this for over 30 years, I have tried to […]
Putnam County Looking At Land For Future Tornado Memorial
Putnam County and Cookeville are looking to acquire land for a park and have a dedication set up by the anniversary of the March tornado. Mayor Randy Porter said there are two or three pieces of land being considered for the green space honoring those lost and those who survived the tornado. Porter said areas […]
Putnam Fire And UCDD Begin Phone Surveys For Grant Data
The Putnam County Fire Department and Upper Cumberland Development District will begin phone surveys this month for household data. The data will be used for the county’s 2021 Community Development Block Grant application. Public Information Officer Drew Swink said the western part of Putnam County near the Gentry community is the focus. “They will be […]
Putnam Schools Fine Tuning COVID Protocols Before Reopening
As Putnam County Schools prepare to return in-person Wednesday, Director of Schools Corby King will be watching the COVID numbers and preparing the system’s tools. King said the schools have more than just open or closed, virtual or in-person in its toolbox if COVID numbers spike. “We can close an individual classroom if that’s necessary, […]
Clay Volunteer Fire, Rescue Squad Receive Extra Funding
Eight Clay County Volunteer Fire Departments and the Rescue Squad received an additional $4,000 in funding during Monday night’s county commission meeting. Clay County Commissioners approved allocating $36,000 in total to the departments and squad because of COVID shutting down fundraising. County Mayor Dale Reagan said with 35 years of experience as a volunteer fire […]
New Waterfall Part Of Monterey’s Meadow Creek Expansion
Monterey’s Meadow Creek park has expanded as the town completed the purchase of a neighboring seven acre lot. Included with the $43,500 price tag was an undocumented waterfall that needed a name. Mayor J.J Reels said the official title will be known as, “Meadow Creek Falls.” “Right now, it is not much of a waterfall. […]
Friends Group Selling Books for Gainesboro Library
The Charles Ralph Holland Memorial Library Friends group is having an online book sale to help raise money for the library. Junior Member Caleb Hensley said their are titles from many different genres to pick from, thanks to donations. The sale begins Monday and lasts until January 7, and they can be bought online through […]
