CRMC’s Frontline Food Park Gets Positive Reviews After Opening
Cookeville Regional’s new “Frontline Food Park” has seen some major success since launching last week. Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton said that such an option was long-requested by employees. He said that their goal is to have two to three trucks every day, and eventually options for the night shift as well. “It’s kind of […]
DeKalb Sheriff’s Department Searching For Missing Woman
DeKalb County Sheriff Patrick Ray said no new leads in a Smithville missing person case. 31-year-old Brittany Ann Miller was last seen at her home at Hurricane Ridge Road last Monday. Miller is a white female standing at 5’4″. She weighs 150 pounds, has dark brown shoulder length hair and has a tattoo on her […]
Sparta Receives Grant For Traffic Light Project
Sparta has received $200,000 in grant funding to install a siren activated traffic control system. It’s called traffic preemption where traffic lights turn to the appropriate light when it hears a emergency vehicle siren. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the program will be added to all signals along Bockman Way. “We have 14 traffic signals […]
Cookeville’s Gets First Additional Certified Officer In Several Years
Cookeville Police Department has gotten its first additional certified officer since 2016. Major Scott Winfree said that through the additional officer, they are now able to create a full-time position for an officer to keep track of the department’s international and state accreditation needs. “That position is very important to make sure that we are […]
White Co Schools TCAP Scores Bounce Back
It was a rebound year for the White County School System as the district’s TCAP scores saw gains across the board. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the data was a “pleasant surprise.” One in particular was 4th grade math. “That’s exciting, because that’s something that has been a low area across the state for […]
Pigeon Roost Creek Road Closed For South Jefferson Ave. Expansion
Cookeville’s Pigeon Roost Creek Road will be closed from South Jefferson Avenue to South Creek Road starting Monday. The road will be closed in part of the construction and widening project on South Jefferson. According to the contractor, the closure is expected to last up to six months.
Cookeville’s Hawg Barn Damaged In Monday Morning Fire
Cookeville’s Hawg Barn was damaged in a fire Monday morning. Cookeville Fire Chief Benton Young said that the station got the call around 5 a.m. and crews were on the scene within four minutes. When they arrived, Young said there was heavy smoke coming from the whole roof of the structure. “We had crews go […]
McGugin Purchases Land With Intention For Travel Center On Tennessee Avenue
A large travel center could make its way to Tennessee Avenue in the near future. Owner Harry McGugin said that he recently bought some 12 acres to create a 23,000-square-foot center. He said his intention is to have it complete with a gift shop, convenience store, and gas pumps for both diesel and regular fuel. […]
What Putnam Commissioner Neal’s Resignation Means For His District 9 Seat With Upcoming Election
County Commissioner Jimmy Neal has issued his letter of resignation, but what does that mean for his seat in District 9? County Attorney Jeff Jones talked through the mechanics of what that would look like, especially in the face of an election. He said that the first step is for the county commission to accept […]
Tennessee Tech Puts Putnam Students First With Early Application
Tennessee Tech giving Putnam County residents early access to admission applications through its third annual Putnam First program. Karen Lykins is the Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management and Career Placement. She said that there are several advantages to letting Putnam County students have that early access. “Tennessee Tech is home, that’s a natural place […]
