Fentress Applying For Grant To Improve Big South Fork Park Signage
Fentress County working to improve signage at Big South Fork Park. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the county is working to get a grant reimbursement that could cover an estimated $2 million of work. He said that estimate includes engineering services, road upgrades, and signage upgrades. “This is a big thing in Fentress County […]
Overton Moving Forward With Ambulance Service Building Expansion
A core drilling study for Overton County’s expansion of its ambulance service building has been completed. County Executive Ben Danner said next step is for the county’s budget committee to open bids in April. “Everybody right now is busier than they have ever been,” Danner said. “A building boom is going on everywhere, so that […]
Putnam Moving Veterans Memorial To Other Side Of Courthouse
The Putnam County Veterans Memorial at the courthouse will be moved to the southeast corner of the building. Mayor Randy Porter said the current location posed safety issues due to the proximity of Jefferson Avenue. “These veterans some of them are elderly and hard to get around were having to stand out on the sidewalk […]
Byrdstown Chamber Preparing For Largest Fishing Tournament To Date
Anglers already arriving to Byrdstown as the Major League Fishing Toyota Series at Dale Hollow Lake starts Thursday. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said 288 fishermen are participating this year making it the largest fishing tournament ever held at Dale Hollow Lake. “It’s a big impact for us,” Robbins said. “Our local businesses, […]
Final Deadline For Delinquent 2020 Property Taxes Comes Thursday
The deadline to submit your 2020 delinquent property taxes in Cookeville comes this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. City Clerk Darian Coons said he recommends coming in-person to pay for delinquent payments. “One of the things they might forget is if they have their house on a lot and then they have a separate lot possibly […]
Gov Lee Visits Celina To Discuss Local Concerns With State Workers
Governor Bill Lee continued his tour of the state’s counties in celebration of 225 years of statehood. Lee spent part of Wednesday visiting with workers of the state’s Department of Human Services and Children Services in downtown Celina. “I wanted to touch base with our folks in our department that work for the state just […]
Legislative Bill Increases Aldermen Compensation Pending Local Approval
A legislative bill to give Celina aldermen a pay raise took another step forward in the State House Tuesday. The bill sponsored by Representative Kelly Kiesling would increase the aldermen’s compensation from $50 to $300 for each regularly scheduled meeting attended. It also would give aldermen $100 for each special called meeting attended. The increase […]
Early Voting Registration Deadline Monday, April 4th
Deadline to register to vote for the May 3rd primary election is this Monday, April 4th. Overton County Election Administrator Craig Story said that there are several ways to register. “You can go to your local election office, that would be one easy way of doing it, “Story said. “If you’ve got a driver’s license […]
Tucker First Putnam County Student to Earn Financial Industry Credential
Upperman High Schools’ Griffin Tucker has become the first Putnam County student to earn a Literacy Industry Credential from the Center for Financial Responsibility. Tucker was part of a pilot program through the VITAL personal finance class and passed her IC exam. Putnam County schools can offer this credential through iCEV online. Some 40 additional […]
Appeals Court Denies Van Buren County Man Appeal Of 212-Year Sentence
The State Appeals Court has denied the appeal of a Van Buren County man charged with raping his eleven-year-old daughter. Joel Ernest Blanton faces 212 years in prison after being convicted on seven counts of rape during the 2018 trial. Blanton also convicted on one count of aggravated sexual battery involving his ten-year-old daughter. Blanton […]
