Cookeville Receives TDOT Approval On Initial Review Of Gateway Monument Project
Cookeville received TDOT approval on the initial review for its gateway project partnership with Tech. Planning Director Jon Ward said that TDOT approved both proposed locations along Willow Avenue and that they will continue with the next steps. “After receiving initial approval for the project, you move into final review requirements where we will have […]
Putnam Committee Appoints Leaders To Start Budget Work
The Putnam County Budget Committee met for the first time approving the meeting dates and leadership of the body. Members appointed Commissioner Ben Rodgers as the chair. Rodgers said the committee will start be reviewing general fund requests from department heads. “Then that gives you any opportunities to ask any questions that you have,” Rodgers […]
Monterey Police Chief Says License Cameras Will Help Keep Town Safe
Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph said he requested the purchase of license plate cameras to identify stolen or wanted vehicles. Randolph said the cameras are connected to databases. They alert an officer’s phone when reported tags enter the town. “We’ve recovered several of them over the last few years without any car readers just by […]
UCHRA No Longer Requiring Masks On Public Transportation
Changes to UCHRA public transportation’s COVID precautions were made Tuesday. “In accordance to the court ruling and the TSA no longer enforcing the federal mask mandate, face masks will no longer be required for our customers and staff members on our public transportation vehicles and facilities,” Transportation Director Holly Montooth said. Montooth said the decision […]
USDA Cites Cookeville Animal Auction On Multiple Findings Including Improper Care
A Cookeville exotic animal auction has been cited on 15 findings following a USDA inspection. The March inspection report released Tuesday found Wilson Horse & Mule Sale did not provide proper veterinary care to a hurt zebra. According to the report, a zebra broke its back after possibly falling in a stall. A veterinarian was […]
Sales Tax Up Over 18 Percent In Putnam April Revenue Report
Sales tax collected across Putnam County in the month of February was up 18.1 percent compared to the same month last year. The county saw the largest increase with 26.4 percent. Baxter and Monterey were close behind behind with 21.7 percent and 20.1 percent. Algood had a 18.7 percent increase and Cookeville a 16.9 percent. […]
TTU Brings Back 17th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day In-Person
Tennessee Tech students will be setting up their research Wednesday for the 17th annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day. The event features poster and paper presentations of students’ research. Office of Research and Economic Development Editor Amy Hill said 237 abstracts ranging over seven different colleges will be on display. “It helps build their communication […]
Fentress Doing Four Applications For Big South Fork Park Grant Funding
Fentress County approved a resolution to submit four grant applications for work at Big South Fork Park. Collier Engineering Consultant Arran Addington has been working with the county in the application process for $2.5 million worth of projects. He said that the state has some $8.7 million in funding to allocate. “There’s not a lot […]
Van Buren Commission Approves Work On Masonic Building
Work to turn the Van Buren County Masonic Building into a day care facility is set to begin. That after the Van Buren County Commission approved a some $35,000 bid to transition the building. The building needs more entrances, a sprinkler system, a kitchen and a fenced yard. Three private parties have expressed interest in […]
Spencer Elementary Hosting Hands On Learning Event Thursday
Van Buren County students can get a change of pace this week as Spencer Elementary School hosts the Creative Discovery Museum of Chattanooga Thursday. School Health Coordinator Kelly Lewis said the event is called Full Steam Ahead. “The word steam is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, art and math,” Lewis said. “So that evening, […]
