Juneteenth: A Day To Remember And Celebrate
Federal, state and local offices observed the Juneteenth holiday Monday. Cookeville NAACP Branch President Tom Savage said the day is meant to remember the freedom of the slaves who were emancipated in 1863. “Well, our trials make us strong, and our history means so much, and it should not be forgotten,” Savage said. “As people […]
Putnam Election Commission To Purchase New Voting Machines
The Putnam County Election Commission has started the process to implement new voting machines in the coming years. Commission Chair Phil Adams said the state has mandated a paper trail for voters. Adams said the new machines would print out what you voted before submitting. “Some people are a little hesitant with technology,” Adams said. […]
Overton Fair Hosting Hay Bale Decorating Contest
If you have a hay bale to spare, the Overton County Fair may have a use for yours. The fair group hosting its first-ever hay bale decorating contest. Fair Associate Lacey Pennington said you have until July 15th to submit a bale that will be displayed at the Overton County Fair. “Our goal with this […]
Company Employees Raise Money For Veteran To Receive A Service Dog
Employees of a Cookeville mortgage company have raised some $5,000 to give a local veteran a service dog next month. Each year, Seagrave Mortgage holds a different giveback event for the community. Branch Manager Patty Seagrave said the company of 10 employees saw the need firsthand. “In the process throughout the year of us doing […]
Public Open Houses Begin This Week On Potential Gas Line Project
Public open houses to inform residents about a potential gas line expansion through the Upper Cumberland begin this week. TVA and the natural gas company Enbridge Gas are planning a 117-mile pipeline expansion that would cut through the region. Enbridge Stakeholder Engagement Manager Art Haskins said Thursday night residents can go to Monterey High School […]
Algood Green Mountain Water Project Nearing Completion
Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the Green Mountain water project is on pace to be completed by the end of July. Morrison said progress has moved quickly since the contract was approved in January of this year. “They’re still installing line right now, so they’re getting all the line in the ground and getting […]
State Issues Fish Consumption Advisory At Center Hill Lake
The state announced a precautionary consumption advisory Monday for fish caught at Center Hill Lake because of high mercury levels. The advisory specifically covers black bass such as largemouth, spotted, and smallmouth bass. A state study on fish tissue that began in 2021 found species in the lake to have mercury levels above the trigger […]
Rock Island State Park Will Work To Remove Invasive Plant On Tennessee Promise Saturday
Rock Island one of 39 state parks across Tennessee participating in Tennesse Promise Saturday on June 25th. Park Ranger Ethan Greene said that the event occurs annually as a way to help Tennessee Promise scholars get last-minute volunteer hours. He said that the service work varies at each state park, and Rock Island State Park […]
THP’s Citizens Academy Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Citizens Academy. Sergeant Bill Fitzgerald said that the seven-week course will cover everything from patrol stops to trending state issues from Homeland Security. “So citizens of that area of the community get to know and see and learn,” Fitzgerald said. “And be educated about things that we […]
Cookeville Purchases 10 More Acres Of Land To Expand Cane Creek Park
Cookeville set to expand Cane Creek Park by another 10 acres. City Council approved the purchase of the property at its meeting Thursday night. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said that the property will bring the total expansion of Cane Creek Park to almost 42 acres in just two years. “This will be used primarily […]
