Putnam Mask Mandate Will Continue Through End Of School Year
The Putnam County School System will maintain its mask mandate over the final three weeks of school. The School Board voted 5-1 to continue the mandate with Kim Cravens objecting to the decision. Cravens made a first motion to immediately lift the mandate. An overflow audience applauded Cravens’ motion, but it did not receive a […]
Cookeville Water Looks to Expand with Record Expenditures
The City of Cookeville Water is projecting a record of $16.17 million in capital expenditures during the new fiscal year. The largest item in the proposed budget is the $4.32 million expansion of the Cookeville Water Plant. Director Ronnie Kelly said that with plans almost complete, he hopes to get the projected funded and started […]
Tech Graduation A Time To Celebrate Students Work Throughout Pandemic
The big day is almost here for Tennessee Tech students as they prepare to cross the stage for graduation. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said with a graduating class of over 1300 students, Tucker Stadium was the best suited venue. Lykins said Marc Burnett, the SGA President, a former NASA deputy director and the executive […]
Dogwood Park Fountain To Get Upgrades
The Dogwood Park Fountain will get an upgrade on its light system and water jet system. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the department originally feared the repairs could cost up to $150,000. The City Council approved the $63,000 budgeted updates at their meeting Thursday. After fixing the fountain’s operational issues from last year, Woods […]
State Senator Pody Emphasizes Importance Of Rural Infrastructure During Session
State Senator Mark Pody said the $100 million towards broadband expansion highlights legislative accomplishments. Pody said he was pleased to see fiscally conservative work done during this period. Pody said that serving a rural area put infrastructure at the forefront during the pandemic. “It’s disappointing that some of our students, that they were forced to […]
Clarkrange HS Army JROTC Claims National Title On First Attempt
The Clarkrange High School Army JROTC have claimed another national title after winning the Fitness Championship at Daytona Beach, Florida. RTOC Instructor 1st Sergeant Gilbert Sandoval said this event has historically been won by the Navy and Air Force but now the Army JROTC has claimed victory. Sandoval said his nine cadets were the only […]
Cookeville Named a 2020 Tree City USA
Cookeville has been named a 2020 Tree City USA, marking its 31st year in the program. Tree City USA is a program by the Arbor Day Foundation geared towards helping communities manage and expand their public trees. Cookeville Urban Forester Jaime Nunan said the re-admittance to the Tree City USA program means Cookeville’s urban forest […]
Monterey Water And Sewer Line Project Wrapping Up, Paving Remains
Monterey’s project extending water and sewer lines off exit 300 is coming to a close. Mayor JJ Reels said crews switched to the new water line Thursday, which is one of the final steps to close the contract. “After that’s done, the contractor now I think they will be finished with it,” Reels said. “Then, […]
T-DOT Answers Rep. Weaver’s Call To Study HWY 70 At Liberty
T-DOT has responded to Representative Terri Lynn Weaver’s request to evaluate a flood prone portion of Smithville’s Highway 70. Weaver drafted a letter this week to the state voicing concerns of hydroplaning in the Liberty area. Weaver said road crews were on the scene Wednesday to begin a study. “I got a call from my […]
Cookeville Regional Budget Raises Questions of Authority
Cookeville Regional’s budget presentation to the Cookeville City Council Wednesday turned into another discussion of how much the council controls the medical center. Council Member Eric Walker said he feels a responsibility when he approves the city budget. When it comes to CRMC, Walker said he wondered if the council or the board of trustees […]
