Clay Schools Begin Summer Learning Camp Outreach
The Clay County School System will begin reaching out to parents this week about Tennessee’s mandated summer learning camp. Supervisor of Instruction Misty Strong said the program will run from May 24 until June 24 on a 4-day a week schedule. Strong said the system is looking at bench mark assessments, economically at-risk students and […]
Fentress Using Sports Betting Revenue For Highway Department
Fentress County approved allocating its portion of online sports betting revenue to the highway department. The county will receive $1,980 from the first quarter of The Sports Gaming Act. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said he expects the revenue to increase over time. “We’re expecting right now probably to receive maybe up to $10,000 a year,” […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Building First Overton Home
The first Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity home in Overton County is nearing construction. Executive Director Pam Ealey said walls will be built April 17 for the Thomas Road home. Ealey said it takes volunteers and community engagement to make this home a reality for the buyer. “All we’re doing is giving families an opportunity […]
Putnam Fairgrounds Zoned For Commercial Use
The Putnam County Fairgrounds is zoned for medium to large-scale commercial development. That is according to Cookeville Planning Director Jon Ward. The Putnam County Commission approved Mayor Randy Porter’s pursuit of a private sale Monday. Ward said the 35 acres is zoned regional commercial, which is the same as the Shoppes at Eagle Point on […]
Cookeville Outside Counsel Near Final Opinion On Shelton Hiring
The Cookeville City Council could have the outside counsel opinion on CRMC’s hiring of Mayor Ricky Shelton by next week. City Manager James Mills said that time frame is not set in stone, but is a possibility. Mills said attorney William Carver has indicated he does not need to conduct any more individual conversations with […]
Cookeville Loses BlueCross Bowl Bid
The BlueCross Bowl will not return to Cookeville next season. The TSSAA Board of Control voted 11-1 following a marathon session to select Chattanooga as host of the 2021 and 2022 high school football championships. Chattanooga bid some $3,000 less in guaranteed revenue to the TSSAA. Cookeville’s obligation to TSSAA would have been $253,000 under […]
CPD Identify Body On England Drive
The Cookeville Police Department has identified the dead body at 1100 England Drive as 46-year-old Russell D. Crabtree. A concerned citizen reported the incident Monday after finding Crabtree deceased in the parking lot of the address. At this point in the investigation, no foul play is suspected. Crabtree’s body has been sent for an autopsy […]
Pickett Co. Declines Byrdstown’s Property Offer
The Pickett County Commission voted against the purchase of the Regions Bank property in Byrdstown. Commissioners voted nine to four against the $278,500 purchase Monday. County Executive Carey Garner said the 6,500 square foot building was being explored as a new office location and jail project. “We met up there when I first took office […]
Fentress Agrees To Purchase Location For Stand-Alone ER
Fentress County Commissioners approved purchasing a building for a stand-alone UT Medical Center facility. Commissioners agreed to purchase the old Fentress Health Systems building for $655,707. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said a long-term commitment was needed for UT Medical to lobby the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for restriction changes. “Passing this right here, […]
Commissioners Approves Mayor To Pursue Fairgrounds Sale
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter will pursue a private sale of the Putnam County Fairgrounds. County Commissioners approved the move Monday night and declared the fairgrounds as surplus property. Porter presented the pros and cons for four sale options to the commission: sealed bid, public auction, internet auction, or private sale. Porter said the first […]
