Upper Cumberland Easter Services Return In-Person
After a year trying to stay connected through virtual and limited services, churches will gather again for Easter Sunday. River Community Church Pastor Steve Tiebout said without being able to gather last Easter, they will have four services this weekend. Tiebout said this weekend will be a celebration for the church. “I think there’s a […]
Algood’s Mingle Market Saturday; Outgrows Original Location
Algood is kicking off its Mingle Market this Saturday and every first Saturday throughout the year. Roy Phipps with Algood Park and Recreation said there will be at least 30 vendors and food trucks in downtown Algood. Phipps said the event has already outgrown its original location. “We actually had more interest and we had […]
Sparta Lowers Food Truck Vendor Permit Fees
Sparta approved an ordinance cutting food truck vendor fees in half during its Thursday meeting. With the change, food truck vendors will be assessed a $25 charge for a one day permit to $250 for a one year permit. Sparta Green Market Manager Amanda Dunsmore said Sparta is moving the right direction on food trucks. […]
Gainesboro Adds Police Officer After Four Month Search
After a nearly four month search, the Gainesboro Police Department has found a new officer. The hire was approved by the Gainesboro Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Thursday night. Police Chief Mike Head said she was the only qualified candidate from Jackson County who applied. “She’ll probably start one day next week and hopefully […]
CHS, Upperman To Get New Phone System
A new phone system will be installed at Cookeville and Upperman High Schools, using federal COVID money. Putnam County School Board approved the $111,000 project Thursday night. Director of Schools Corby King said the systems have had issues. “We’ve had issues for a long time, especially Upperman,” King said. “The intercom’s not working properly for […]
Baxter Drafting Ordinance Limiting Zoning For Duplexes
The city of Baxter is drafting an ordinance that would limit where duplexes could be built. Zone Inspector Bob Lane said with lots of subdivisions being completed in the next year, it is important to insulate those residents. “We’re going to do a little better job with our subdivision regs,” Lane said. “We are going […]
Sparta Approves Water Leak Bill Insurance
Sparta will move forward with an optional water leak insurance program. Council members Thursday approved authorizing Mayor Jeff Young to enter an agreement for the program. The service agreement is with the company Water Leak Relief out of Crossville. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said residents will get two insurance claims worth $1,500 for an added […]
Monterey To Consider Meadow Creek Park Master Plan Agreement
The town of Monterey could move forward with a master plan for Meadow Creek Park. Members of the Board of Aldermen heard from Olin Studios during a Thursday work session. The company has offered to create a master plan for the some 290 acres. The urban planning company estimated the cost to be $120,000 but […]
Putnam Schools Hit Centralized CTE Road Block
A centralized countywide CTE space for Putnam County high schools hit a road block after officials found issues with the warehouse under consideration. The school system is considering bringing together career and technical educational programs into one space to create more opportunities for all the county’s high school students. Director Of Schools Corby King said […]
Cookeville Moving Bank Accounts
The City of Cookeville will be moving its bank accounts to First Bank. Cookeville City Council approved a four-year agreement Thursday night to change its banking partner from Regions Bank. Finance Director Brenda Imel said the bank met all the requirements of the city’s bidding process and will provide the best interest rate. “Based on […]
