Cookeville Hotels Filled Up After Power Outages
In a survey of six Cookeville hotels, each one was at capacity for Tuesday night with rooms going fast for Wednesday. With an estimated 11,000 without power in Putnam County, many residents are seeking a place to stay. At this time, hotel staff do not know the extent of each guest’s stay. As a result, […]
Woodcliff Road Will Remain Closed To At Least Friday
Putnam County’s Woodcliff Road will stay closed for the remainder of Thursday. As of 2:30 p.m., the street is clear of all debris and snow, but that is not expected to stay true. Highway Superintendent Randy Jones said he anticipates more trees to fall on the roadway over the night. “There is so much ice […]
Pet Boarding Services Limiting Capacities As Precaution For More Outages
Some pet boarding centers are limiting clients due to concerns of losing power again. Bethany Mack is the owner of Cookeville’s Just Poochy Pet Grooming and Daycare. Mack said she is mainly offering day services since the location does not have a back-up generator. “We are very concerned with losing electricity,” Mack said. “We have […]
New Putnam Co. Outage Causes Setbacks In Restoration Efforts
A set back in power restorations occurred in Putnam County Wednesday with a new outage reported near Bunker Hill Road. Mayor Randy Porter said the number of outages remain about the same with some 6,000 customers without power. “Today, they had a new area down on Bunker Hill Road along Lovelady Road southbound down Ditty […]
