CRMC Will Likely Begin Vaccinations Once Supply Increases
Cookeville Regional will likely begin vaccinating citizens when vaccine supplies become more plentiful. CEO Paul Korth said in the early stages, it made more sense for the Health Departments to be the primary provider. “As soon as there is plenty of vaccine available, we will step in and help,” Korth said. “Right now, there is […]
Putnam County Celebrates 179th Birthday
Happy 179th Birthday to Putnam County today! County Archivist Glenn Jones said in 1842, Putnam County was carved out from parts of Jackson, Overton, White, Dekalb and Fentress County. However, Jones said some of those counties were not too happy about the decision. “Jackson County didn’t like the new county of Putnam for so much […]
White Co. Exec. Concerned About Vaccine Supplies
After reports of Tennesseans driving to White County to receive COVID vaccinations, County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson investigated the situation. Robinson said he counted 50 cars in the county’s health department Wednesday awaiting for COVID vaccines. According to Robinson, only eight were from within the county. Robinson said he is not pleased with the situation, […]
Livingston Regional Hospital Easing Visitor Policy
Falling COVID numbers has led to an easing of visitor policy restrictions at Livingston Regional Hospital. Director of Growth and Outreach David Cox said that patients will be allowed one healthy visitor per day. Including one companion for outpatient appointments and one support person for pregnancy patients. Cox said visitation is being limited from 10:00 […]
Putnam Wants To Provide One-Time Stipend
Putnam County School officials hope to provide a one-time stipend to all school employees as part of new COVID money. The system will receive some $9.2 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds from the federal government. Director of Schools Corby King said the system wants to pay teachers and staff for the […]
Development Planning Around Grave Sites, Cemeteries
A proposed subdivision off Charlie Maxwell Road might have graves underneath the land. So, what does this mean for development? Putnam County Planning Director Kevin Rush said in most cases, the county knows where grave sites are but occasionally they run into unmarked graves. Rush said this does not stop development, but it does put […]
Crossville In Running For New Headquarters
Crossville is in the running to be the new operating base for a company that creates technology for electronic vertical takeoff vehicles. Whisper Aero produces fans for aircraft that use electric power to hover, take off and land. City Manager Greg Woods said in order for the move to take place, broadband access most be […]
Monterey FD Has Found Options For A Ladder Truck
The Monterey Fire Department has found a few affordable ladder truck options, but the timing of purchase could be an issue. Chief Kevin Peters said he has found some early 2000 modeled ladder trucks that cost about $150,000. Peters said by the time the city budget process is complete, the options could already be purchased. […]
Tech Preparing To Break Ground On Poultry Science Building
Tennessee Tech is set to break ground on February 15 for its new Poultry Science Building. Project Manager Bob Scarbrough said this project is just over $1.7 million dollars and just over 10,000 square feet. Scarbrough said breaking ground will be weather dependent but once started it will be completed in 180 days. “There are […]
Groundhog Brings Weather Prediction, Headaches For Homeowners
Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of Winter but what about our own groundhogs right here in the Upper Cumberland? They don’t predict the weather. In fact, Overton County UT-Ag Extension Agent Jason Garrett said the groundhog is the biggest rodent in the Upper Cumberland. Garrett said that despite the groundhog’s fame in the United […]
