Cookeville Planning Approves Bob’s Body Shop Rezoning
Cookeville Planning Commission approved the rezoning of Bob’s Body Shop property Monday night after the action was tabled last month. Owner Bill Grogan said that while he originally planned to use the rezoning to construct a customizable automotive paint business on the Highway 70 property, that venture was no longer his intention. “We decided to […]
Putnam Mayor Identifies Bridges That Need Replacement In Grant Application
Putnam County applying for transportation grant funding to create a 10-year improvement plan. Mayor Randy Porter said up to $1 million could be awarded that would start the process for some bridge replacements. “We have one on county farm road, and one off of Highway 70 East that’s going to need to be replaced at […]
Housing Authority Places Claude Darwin Property On Market
Highlands Residential Services has placed its Claude Darwin Apartments property for sale. The 11.5 acres off Walnut Avenue holds 32 duplexes. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said multiple potential buyers have expressed interest in the property. “Part of our board’s vision is to get read of a lot of these old apartment complexes,” Cassetty said. […]
Cookeville Regional Hosting Series Of Health Screenings
Cookeville Regional Medical Center hosting a series of health screenings in the Education Center this week. Coordinator Wanda Richardson said that the screenings offered will cover anything from blood tests to thyroid tests. She said that they want to do their best to ensure everyone has the opportunity to get screenings that wants them. “We […]
UCDD Working To Launch Robotic Animals Program For Those With Memory-Related Illnesses
The Upper Cumberland Development District is working to launch a robotic animals program for those with memory-related illnesses. Family Caregiver Coordinator Clare Farless said that the robotic animals offer the same companionship as real animals, but without the responsibility of feeding them or walking them. “Because we know that animals are great therapy,” Farless said. […]
Putnam Elections Still Searching For Democrat Poll Workers
Putnam County Election Commission is hoping to get more Democratic poll workers come August elections. Administrator of Elections Michele Honeycutt said that ideally, election sites will have an even number of Democratic and Republican poll workers. She said that right now they’re fine for the May election because they don’t have time to train more […]
