Monterey Aldermen React To Reels Announcement
Monterey Alderman Nathan Walker said that Mayor Reel’s announcement came as a surprise. He said that while he didn’t know that Reels had health issues so severe, he wishes him the best and is thankful for their time serving together. “You know I’m proud of a lot of the projects that we’ve been able to […]
Cumberland Soil And Water Conservation Wants Volunteers For Weed Wrangle
Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District seeking more volunteers to help out with its 3rd annual Weed Wrangle this Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Event Coordinator Janet Dowlen said that the goal is to team up with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to remove invasive plants from the Obed River Park. “This […]
Tractor Supply Company To Establish New Sparta Location
Tractor Supply Company officials have confirmed that a new location is slated to open in Sparta. An exact location has yet to be determined, but company representatives say they are aiming for a fall opening.
TCAT Livingston Cuts Ribbon To New Automotive And Transportation Facility
Livingston leaders, state officials and students and staff of TCAT Livingston celebrated the grand opening of its new automotive and transportation building. Operations and Facilities Vice President Jeffrey Slagle said the new automotive tech and distribution logistics facility will train students to enter the workforce for many years. “Today is a great day for our […]
UC Residents Show Support To Truckers As Freedom Convoy Passes
Several Upper Cumberland residents gathered on the I-40 overpasses across Putnam County Friday morning in protest to trucker mandates. Supporters gathered to welcome the Freedom Convoy, a fleet of trucks and other vehicles traveling across the country supporting truckers. Sparta Resident Bill Berger said he came to the South Walnut Avenue bridge to show his […]
Cookeville Water Hoping To Bid Out For Water Leak Survey Services
Cookeville’s Water Quality Control Department hoping to bid out work for leak surveys. Director Designee Barry Turner said that the surveyor will follow about 145 miles of water lines to listen for leaks in the center part of town. “He can find leaks that don’t surface on their own so it basically pays for itself […]
Putnam Schools Seeing Steady Enrollment Growth
Putnam County Schools enrollment is seeing good numbers and steadily growing. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said that they’ve gotten back many of the students who turned to homeschooling because of COVID. He said that in terms of capacity, the only one that is bringing concern is Prescott South Elementary School, which is sitting about at […]
Shooting In Woodcliff Road Area Near Monterey Friday Morning
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office confirms a shooting incident has occurred around 10:30 Friday morning allegedly in the Woodcliff Road area near Monterey. Public Information Officer Houston Hamblin said that sheriff’s deputies are responding to the incident. He said that they are still gathering information at this time.
Monterey’s JJ Reels Resigns As Mayor Effective Monday
Monterey Mayor JJ Reels told city employees and Aldermen Friday he would step down as Mayor effective Monday. Reels cited ongoing medical issues as the reason. Reels said the issue is non-life-threatening. Reels said he would issue a statement before Monday’s meeting. Reels said he made the decision shortly after announcing in February he would […]
Cookeville City Council Weighs In On Future PotentialOf Ice Facility
Cookeville City Council members say that an ice facility is unfeasible now, but could happen down the road. Vice Mayor Laurin Wheaton said that she thinks the city has other focuses before taking on another project. However, she said that through this feasibility study the city now has formed a relationship with the Nashville Predators […]
