Celebration Of Life And Dedication At Cummins Falls State Park
Friends, family and park officials gathered Friday to celebrate the life of Tennessee’s first state Naturalist, Mack S. Prichard. The Cummins Falls Visitor Center was also dedicated in Prichard’s name. Tennessee State Naturalist Randy Hedgepath said the legacy left, are areas that will make someone feel renewed and their true self while in nature. The […]
Putnam School Bus Agreement Still Pending Overton Acceptance
The Putnam County School System is looking to continue its agreement with Overton County Schools to assist with busing. Putnam Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said that Putnam assists with busing high school students in the Wilson Elementary zone to Monterey High School. Pierce said the updated agreement requires residency in the Highway 164 corridor in […]
Pickett Finalizes Redistricting Plan For County Approval
Pickett County Redistricting Committee finalized a plan to send to the county commission for approval. Administrator of Elections Tim Clark said that the plan moved 39 people from District 4 into District 2, and 19 people from District 3 into District 1. “There’s a 10 percent threshold,” Clark said. “And we were just above that […]
Cookeville’s KDB Montessori Transforms Center To Wizard Of Oz Family Event
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Cookeville’s KDB Montessori Learning Center to enter the Land of Oz. Every Friday and Saturday in October the center transforms into a Wizard of Oz themed event. Co-Owner Heather May said the center operates as a classroom during the week, but come the weekend, fictional characters come to life. […]
Putnam To Use ARP Money For Green Mountain Water Project
Algood residents on Green Mountain Road will not pay tap fees when water extends to the area. The Putnam County Commission approved using American Rescue Plan money to fund the water project Monday. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said by using federal money instead of county funding, water customers will be at no cost. “I […]
Thomas House Hotel: A Haunted Overnight Experience
The Thomas House Hotel, a haunted getaway in Red Boiling Springs that has received national notoriety for paranormal activity. Each weekend this October, Ghost Hunt Weekends will be on location doing overnight stays. President Chad Morin said the reputation came from over 125 years of murders, fires and unexplained deaths. “The hotel is reported to […]
Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes To Be Honored By Local NAACP
The Cookeville/Putnam County NAACP chapter will recognize Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes with the Diversity Award Saturday. Hayes said being honored by the association is a humbling experience. “Diversity is obviously very very important, and I’m very honored to have this award,” Hayes said. “I never thought in a million years that I would ever be […]
Cassville VFD Cooking Community Breakfast Saturday As Fundraiser
The Cassville Volunteer Fire Department in Sparta will be fundraising through a breakfast this Saturday. Fire Chief Teddy Stockton said his crew consists of 30 members. Stockton said by buying a plate, you help the department conduct training and buy gear. “We’ve had some new recruits this year,” Stockton said. “To suit a fireman up, […]
Thursday Morning Collision Leaves One Dead In Clay
A Clay County collision Thursday morning left one person dead. According to a report from Tennessee Highway Patrol, 35-year-old Terry Dyer of Red Boiling Springs was traveling westbound on Bakerton Road in a 2005 Nissan around 10 a.m. The report states Dyer lost control of his vehicle while negotiating a curve, and crossed the center […]
Cookeville To Move Forward With South Jefferson Water Line Replacement
Cookeville City Council will move forward with entering an engineering contract for water line replacement along South Jefferson Avenue. The replacement would extend from the town square down to I-40 and is a precursor to a TDOT repaving project. Water Quality Control Director Ronnie Kelly said that the contract will allow the department to replace […]
