Baxter Depot Keeping L&N Caboose in the Community
The Friends of the Baxter Depot reached out to Cookeville about the L&N Caboose because they wanted to keep it local. President Glenn Jones said the group would get to work moving the caboose after Cookeville city council approved the move Thursday night. “I remember in 1986 when they actually brought the L&N Caboose to […]
Putnam Schools Using Standardized Testing For Summer School Targets
The Putnam County School System will use testing results to help target students for its Summer Learning and Bridge Camps. Director of Schools Corby King said that there has not been clear guidance from the state on Summer Camp expectations. However, King said the system knows it needs to address learning gaps caused by last […]
First Annual Middle Tennessee Cornbread Festival In Smithville
The first annual Middle Tennessee Cornbread Festival for Smithville takes place Saturday. Center Hill Events Owner Tracey Ludwig said picking the theme was simple, putting food in the title draws a crowd. Ludwig said that admission is free and there are over 100 craft and food vendors lined up. “We have live music playing pretty […]
COVID Relief Available For UC Childcare Providers
$15 million in grant relief is available to licensed childcare programs across Tennessee. Marketing Coordinator for Childcare Tennessee Whit Gardner said this aid is to support business operations and cover costs related to the COVID pandemic. Gardner said that Upper Cumberland childcare providers need to check their email for information on how to participate. “You […]
Livingston-Overton Airport Recruiting Client To Be Economic Driver
The Livingston-Overton County Airport is looking for a new client to be an economic driver in the community. Airport Committee Chair Jason Duke said that the formerly known Fitzgerald Hangar is now unoccupied. Duke said that the top priority during his client pursuit is a maintenance or avionics facility to boost the local tax base […]
East Clay Volunteer Fire Departments Hosts Fish Fry and Auction
The East Clay Volunteer Fire Department is excited to invite people to their Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday. Finance Manager Larry Shell said in addition to the fish fry, there will also be a live auction with many of the items donated by community members. Shell said that the fire department relies on this […]
Byrdstown Offering Payment Plans For Chanute Pall-Mall Customer Dues
Chanute Pall-Mall water customers with delinquent payments have until May 30th to address the issue with Byrdstown. Mayor Sam Gibson said not all of the money needs to be paid at once. Gibson said he is offering payment plans for customers with substantial bills. “We don’t want to cut anyone off,” Gibson said. “We’re going […]
Sparta Considering Repairs To Old Baker Elementary School
Sparta is considering repairs on the old Baker Elementary School with the goal to rent out the building. Public Works Director Dillard Quick and City Administrator Brad Hennessee evaluated the condition of the school Thursday. Quick said the roof is the main part that needs work. “Around the outside the rubber is pulled back from […]
Cookeville City Council to Donate Caboose to Baxter
Cookeville City Council will donate the L&N Caboose to the Friends Of Baxter Depot. Mayor Ricky Shelton made the motion after a call from the friends this week. The Cookeville Friends of the Depot wanted to surplus the caboose because it did not historically fit with the rest of Cookeville’s Depot trains. “We declare the […]
COVID Restrictions Lifted For Putnam County Justice Center
Visitors to the Putnam County Justice Center will no longer be required to wear face masks. That after a Tennessee Supreme Court Order eased all COVID-19 restrictions. Social distancing will be reduced from six feet to three feet. Judicial districts and judges have discretion for courtroom capacity. The Order also encourages courts to continue to […]
