Clay County Grant Creating Two Ready Sites To Recruit Industries
Clay County will create two pad-ready sites and an access road off Mitchell Street in Celina with new state grant money. County Mayor Dale Reagan said this is the bait the county needs to land large scale development. Reagan said there is a dire need for ready sites in the county if it wants to […]
Cookeville Police Stepping Up Patrols In Franklin Avenue Area
Two shooting incidents along Cookeville’s Franklin Avenue within ten days of each other is a source of concern for some residents. Cookeville Police Chief Randy Evans said while it’s concerning any time you have incidents of this nature, the community doesn’t need to be alarmed. “At this time I really can’t comment on specifics about […]
T-DOT Targeting I-40 Smithville Exit Repairs For Late 2021
T-DOT hopes to award the Highway 56 overpass bridge repair project in the fall. The damage along Interstate 40 is from a truck striking a beam on the bridge at the Smithville exit several weeks ago. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley said there is no expectation that repairs could close any interstate lanes. “Our goal […]
Cookeville Takes Over Ownership Of West End Park From County
The city of Cookeville set to takeover ownership of West End Park, opening up more possibilities for the city to expand the park. Putnam County Commission passed the ownership of the park to the city at its meeting Monday night. City Manager James Mills said that this action will help the city with their future […]
Putnam County Mayor Optimistic About Retail Prospects At Fairgrounds Site
Mayor Randy Porter said he’s optimistic about prospects of retailers coming to the Putnam County Fairgrounds site. Commissioners approved to move forward with Nashville-based Baker Storey McDonald for the fairgrounds at their meeting Monday night. The developer is now seeking out potential retailers for the site. Porter said it has several groups its in communication […]
CRMC COVID Cases Down To 1 For First Time
Cookeville Regional Medical Center reached a COVID milestone Tuesday with a single COVID patient being treated at the medical center. It is the lowest number since the beginning of the pandemic. 1,464 of the 1,657 COVID patients treated at Cookeville Regional have recovered. 193 patients have died.
Byrdstown Hosting Jam Packed Two-Day Independence Day Event
Byrdstown is planning an Independence Day event so large, it needed two days to fit in all the fun. Mayor Sam Gibson said everyone is invited to the West Main Street Pavilion on Friday and Saturday. Gibson said on Friday a big night out is planned for kids to come and play. “We’re going to […]
Cookeville Planning Commission Votes To Rezone Property On East 6th Street
The Cookeville Planning Commission voted to approve the rezoning of a property on East 6th Street and a portion of one on North Washington Avenue to create an additional, zone-conforming lot. The action would divide up current lots and extend one zone, creating potential space for new single-family housing. Planning Department Director Jon Ward said […]
Putnam Redistricting Committee Structure Approved By Commissioners
Putnam County will begin the work of redistricting with a new nine-member committee. County Commissioners approved the committee structure Monday night. The group will include a representative from each of the county’s four municipalities, the election commissioner, the board of commissioners’ chair and three at-large members. Cookeville, Algood, Baxter and Monterey will decide on its […]
Putnam Schools Budget Draft Two Approved Monday; No Changes
The Putnam County School Board approved draft two of its new fiscal year budget Monday night. Director Of Schools Corby King said there has been no changes to the budget. The increase in the county penny rate has decreased the budget deficit to $2.193 million. King said he expects commissioners to approve all budgets July […]
