Algood Approves Contractor For Green Mountain Water Project
The next step has been taken for Algood to improve public water services for Green Mountain residents. The city council awarded the work to Mofield Brothers Construction at a $387,800 bid. City Administrator Keith Morrison said after additional engineering and environmental fees, the cost will be about $20,000 over budget. “There will be about 15 […]
UCRA Kicks Off Another Phase Of Fuel Farm Upgrades
The next phase of the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport fuel project kicked off Thursday. Airport Manager Dean Selby said he met with the contractor for a pre-construction session outlining the expectations. “The most difficult thing that I have been hearing from them are supply chain issues,” Selby said. “They have a projected date but as […]
Putnam BOE Approves Contract To Expand Upperman
Putnam County Schools set to begin the process to expand Upperman High School. Director of Schools Corby King said the school system will work with Architect Kim Chamberlin to design the expansion. “We have a rough sketch of where the classrooms will be and what it will look like,” King said. “But now, he will […]
Sparta American Legion Hosting Canned Food Drive For Vets
Sparta’s American Legion Post 99 begins a month long canned food drive this Friday. Donations will be accepted at the American Legion building until February 15th. Post Commander Ron Lapierre said non-perishable food gathered will be distributed to homeless veterans in the area. “Our mission as the American Legion is to help the veterans of […]
Monterey Business Damaged In Accidental Commercial Fire
A Wednesday afternoon commercial fire caused extensive damage to a Monterey pole barn building company at Clarkrange Highway. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the department estimates Troyer Post Buildings suffered some $100,000 in damage. “They had a large warehouse with an office attached to that warehouse,” Brown said. “The office is where the […]
Cookeville’s Fit Frenzy Showcases Samples Of Cane Creek Rec. Classes
If you’ve ever wanted to try out classes at Cane Creek Recreation Center, this weekend is your chance. Cookeville Leisure Services is hosting another session of “Fit Frenzy” on Saturday, January 15th. Special Program Coordinator Jen Webb said the department wanted to create an event for community members to experience all the various activities at […]
Sickness Closes Pickett Schools For Remainder Of Week
Pickett County Schools will be closed until Tuesday due to sickness. Staff out district wide with a lack of personnel to cover classes, according to the school system. School was already dismissed for Monday in observance to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Van Buren To Move To 6th House District Under Republican Redistricting Plan
The state redistricting committee approved a GOP plan to remap Tennessee’s Legislative districts Wednesday. Under the republican redistricting plan, the sixth house district in which the majority of the region falls under has grown. All of Van Buren County has been added as well as Scott County. Coffee County leaves for the fourth district. About […]
PCSS Survey On New School Name Getting Lots Of Responses
The Putnam County Schools Naming Committee will have plenty of suggestions to consider when titling the systems new school. Surveys asking for public feedback went out last week to name the new Southwest K-8 school. Director of Schools Corby King said the community has been actively participating. “We’ve sent the surveys out. We’ve got lots […]
Geo-Study To Determine Final Putnam School Location On Lee Seminary Rd
A geotechnical study will determine the final location of Putnam County’s newest school. The Putnam Board of Education approved a $17,500 contract with GeoServices Wednesday. Architect Kim Chamberlin said the company will study the Lee Seminary Road property for voids below the surface. “We can maximize staying out of those areas, but also minimize getting […]
