Cookeville Chamber Of Commerce To Host 16th Annual Meeting
Cookeville-Putnam County’s Chamber of Commerce is coming back for its 16th annual meeting on Tuesday, February 8th. Chamber President Amy New said that the chamber is celebrating its 75th year. She said that it’s an exciting event to honor the chamber’s founders and all of the businesses who have come to Cookeville since its inception. […]
Cookeville To Consider Tennessee Tech Partnership, Will Continue Conversations
A potential partnership between the city of Cookeville and Tennessee Tech University for Tucker stadium upgrades, but how would that work? City Manager James Mills said that should the council decide to financially commit, there are several options. He said that could be anything such as bond issues, general fund payments, or some kind of […]
Cookeville City Council Members Excited About Prospective Tech Partnership But Want More Info
Cookeville City Council Members are excited at the prospect of partnering with Tennessee Tech on its stadium upgrades, but want to know more. Charles Womack said that Tennessee Tech is vital to the community of Cookeville and wants to see it prosper. However, he said it needs to make sense financially before the city commits. […]
Missing Cookeville Man Allen Jimerson Found Out Of State
Allen Jimerson located alive and safe after being reported missing since Sunday. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said Veterans Affairs contacted the department of Jimerson’s whereabouts Wednesday. The Cookeville veteran checked himself into a South Carolina hospital. Armour said the family has been notified. Algood PD recognizes the family and Officer Brandon Bean for their […]
Grammy Award-Winner Linda Davis Performing at Crossville Palace Theater Sat
A taste of Music City comes to Crossville Saturday with Grammy Award-winner Linda Davis bringing a night of acoustic music. Linda Davis’ “Evening in the Round” plays one night only at Palace Theater in downtown Crossville on Saturday at 7 p.m. Administrator Todd Olsen said tickets are still available. “Songwriters sit around, and they tell […]
Putnam Commission Fills Vacant 5th District Seat
Bobby Williams will fill the vacant seat on the Putnam County Commission, serving as fifth district commissioner. Williams gained the required 12 votes from commissioners. He will serve as a fifth district commissioner for seven months completing the remainder of Terry Randolph’s term. “When I heard Mr. Randolph was leaving, I called Randy Porter and […]
Van Buren To Make Counteroffer On Bids Received For BDS Property
Van Buren County Commissioners received two offers on the vacant BDS property, both roughly half of what the county wanted for the property. Commissioners discussed marketing options for the sale of its BDS property at its Tuesday night meeting. Real Estate Broken Melissa Harmon said that she and County Mayor Greg Wilson wanted to market […]
Tech President Oldham Asks Cookeville For Partnership On Stadium
Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham asked the Cookeville City Council to consider helping with renovations to Tucker Stadium. Oldham met with council members Tuesday during a work session to talk about stadium plans and entranceway plans for along Willow Avenue. Oldham said that the two projects are made-to-order as something substantial and worth a partnership. […]
White Co Schools Submit Feedback On New Education Funding Framework
Funding for needed positions, technology upgrades and teacher compensation among the feedback that White County Schools submitted as the state works on a new education funding formula. The state department of education gave one week of public comment on the new funding framework. Tuesday was the deadline. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the suggestions […]
UC Saw Seven Fatalities From Boating In 2021
The Upper Cumberland saw seven fatalities from boating incidents in 2021. TWRA Wildlife Sergeant Dustin Buttram said that across the state, there were 21 fatalities, 72 injuries, and 93 incidents of property damage. He said that most of the incidents came from operator inattention. “Just not paying attention to their surrounding or other boats in […]
