Cookeville Electric Watching Electric Vehicle Trends As They Grow In Use
The increase in electric vehicles has not impacted Cookeville’s electricity usage so far. Director Carl Haney said that the city currently has two commercial charge stations, one at Sam’s Club and one on West Jackson Street. He said that in looking at current data, they typically average the same amount of usage as a convenience […]
High Heat Indexes Remind To Leave Kids And Pets At Home If Possible, Not In Cars
Heat indexes predicted to be above 100 degrees all week, and emergency management personnel are asking people to plan ahead. Putnam EMS Director Tommy Copeland said one of the worst, but most common mistakes is leaving pets, children, and the elderly in a vehicle. “Yes it can happen to people, but you should be very […]
Check Pressure Canner For Accuracy Before Canning
Pressure canner serves a vital role when it comes to preserving foods in the canning process. Putnam UT Extension Agent Michele Parrott said that when preserving certain foods like corn or beans, a pressure canner withstands higher temperatures than a water bath could. She said that as another canning season approaches, it’s important to make […]
Potential Land Purchase Off Highway 111 Could Serve As Cookeville Aquatics Facility Site
Cookeville may have found the site to be used for the potential aquatics facility. City Manager James Mills said that the 109-acre piece of property on Old Sparta and Old Bridge Roads was put on his radar in the hunt for land suitable for the facility. “We think at least part of the property could […]
Putnam Closes Fiscal Year With A New Record For Building Permits
Putnam County set an all-time building permit record for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The county had 436 permits for $89.4 million. 245 of those permits were for new single family homes. The 2020-2021 Fiscal Year had 382 permits for $61 million with 243 of those being new homes. Mayor Randy Porter released the numbers Tuesday […]
Monterey Team Continues Response To Livingston Storm Cleanup
The Tennessee Disaster Response Team from Monterey continuing cleanup efforts in Livingston Wednesday morning after the micro-burst storm almost two-weeks ago. Team Leader Ken Hall said the response marks the third day. This time for two properties on Jamestown Highway. “I’ve teasingly called it the disaster that no one knew about,” Hall said. “As soon […]
Putnam Register of Deeds Election To Be Pushed Back To November
Putnam County’s next Register of Deeds will likely not be decided in the August Election. Harold Burris was running for the position unopposed but passed away last week. County Attorney Jeff Jones said the timing of the situation will push that election to November. “Because it is within 120 days of a regularly scheduled election, […]
Turkey Numbers Declining, What’s the Issue?
The population decline of wild turkeys within Tennessee has been recently visible due to hunting and reproduction issues. TWRA’s Wild Turkey Program Coordinator Roger Shields said the main cause of the decline seems to be a lack of reproduction among the species. “That’s what drives turkey populations by large, is their ability to successfully reproduce,” […]
Monterey Aldermen Approve Funding For Native Demonstrations At Standing Stone Day
Monterey has funded a Native American presentation for this year’s Standing Stone Day. Mayor Nathan Walker said Aldermen approved $4,750 for the event. “We’re trying to work with the Standing Stone Historical Society and get the community back involved, get our business community back involved, get the region involved to come out and support it,” […]
Overton Fair Focusing On Inclusion By Sponsoring New Pageant
The Overton County Fair will host a new pageant this year for those with disabilities. Fair Associate Lacey Pennington said the association wanted to introduce the Miss Sunshine Pageant to make sure all feel included. “This pageant is a little special to us, because we really love our special needs day, and we love the […]
