Putnam Schools Offering Virtual Office Hours For ESSER Q&A
Anyone with questions about ESSER funding and how it can be spent can get their questions answered by the Putnam County School System. The system is offering virtual office hours where parents and community members can participate. ESSER Coordinator Jason Stickler said the system wants to get as much information out as it can before […]
TN Highway Patrol Receives Donation Of Ballistic Vest For K-9 Officer
The Tennessee Highway Patrol received a ballistic vest as a donation for their K-9 Officer Draco. K-9 Training Director Devery Moses said that the donation could help the community understand how seriously they handle their K-9 Officers’ safety. “They do go home with the handlers and become sort of a family pet once they go […]
Sparta Green Market Prepped To Have Lots Of Local Produce For Customers
The Sparta Green Market is expecting lots of veggies and local produce to sell this Friday evening. Manager Amanda Dunsmore said that among the crop available for customers, blueberries are the biggest hit. “The crop is looking awesome especially for berries,” Dunsmore said. “So we have a farm especially bringing blueberries this year and they […]
State Paying Off $8.5 Million Railroad Loan For Putnam
An $8.5 million loan to keep railroad tracks in place and usable in Putnam County will be paid off by TDOT. Mayor Randy Porter said the decision came Friday. Putnam, Smith and Wilson Counties took out the loan several years ago. Porter said when diesel taxation methods changed, the railroads brought lawsuits against the state. […]
Pikeville 16-Year-Old Dies In Fiery Accident In Van Buren
A Pikeville 16-year-old died in a one car accident in Van Buren County late Thursday night. The vehicle was traveling west on Highway 258 near Spencer when it veered right off the roadway. The driver over corrected back onto the roadway, and then, went off road to the left side striking a tree. The driver […]
Overton County’s Family Justice Center Celebrates New Location
A center for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault that provides new beginnings celebrated Friday. Local officials and residents gathered in Livingston at South Church Street for the new location of Overton County’s Family Justice Center. Site Coordinator Brittany Shaw said the day would not have been possible without the strength of survivors. “When […]
Crossville’s Hilltoppers Inc. To Host Job Fair At New Facility
Crossville’s Hilltoppers Incorporated is hosting a job fair Saturday at its newly-opened facility. Hilltoppers is non-profit organization that provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Executive Director Jeanene Houston said she believes the organization has made a difference in the community. “We’ve taken people from very tough, sad situations,” Houston said. “Not only […]
Stories Of Cookeville’s Musical History On Display Starting Saturday
Stories of Cookeville’s musical history will be on display at the Cookeville History Museum starting Saturday. Museums Manager Beth Thompson said new music to the city’s musical roots will be highlighted until September. Thompson said music is growing into one more point of pride for the area. “Of all the great things that we have […]
Sparta Purchases Year Supply Of Transformers As Precaution
Sparta has purchased a year’s supply of transformers as a precautionary measure against lead times. Utility Manager Belva Bess said the electric department wants to avoid getting caught in stormy weather without a healthy supply of transformers. “They’re telling us now that our lead time for transformers are about 24 to 34 weeks,” Bess said. […]
Cookeville Approves Land Transfer For Possible Concrete Company
Cookeville City Council approved a resolution conveying a portion of land off of Tennessee Avenue to the Industrial Development Board Thursday night. The same parcel of land received a rezoning approval earlier in the meeting to heavy manufacturing. A concrete company is interested in building in the park. Cookeville Economic Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer said […]
