Daniel Officially Appointed To Vacant Putnam Election Commissioner Seat
Linda Daniel has been appointed to the vacant Democratic Party seat of the Putnam County Election Commission. Daniel replaces Wendy McCown-Williams who resigned from the position earlier this month. Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said Commissioner Amos Powers recommended Daniel. “She was our previous election commissioner,” Honeycutt said. “They asked if she would do it, and […]
Ramp Expansion The Main Focus Of UC Regional Airport’s Capital Improvements Plan
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has developed a capital improvements project plan for incoming federal funds. Airport Manager Dean Selby said a recent infrastructure bill allocates an additional $159,000 in revenues for the airport. He said the main focus for fund use will be ramp expansions. “To get to the T hangars that we’re needing to […]
Warren’s Heritage Alliance Working To Increase Interest In County History
Warren County Heritage Alliance’s new president has goals of revitalizing the county’s history museum. Cody Prince said that he decided to take over the role because of his love of history and his connection to Warren County. He said that with such a rich history in the county and in McMinnville, he wants to make […]
Livingston Overton Chamber Introduces New Role For Community Outreach
The Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce has added a new position to its team. Joe Kalis will serve as the chamber’s Community Outreach Coordinator. Kalis said he will lead a new ambassador program with the goal of connecting business leaders with residents. “Working with the business owners that are chamber members already and getting […]
Paddle Boat Rentals Return To Cane Creek Park On Weekends
Paddle boats are back at Cane Creek Park. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the activity has been unavailable this summer. Woods said the lake level was lowered for shoreline work which limited rentals. The floating dock that we rented them from was basically on the ground, so we lowered the lake to be […]
Fentress Experiencing Flash Flooding, Flat Spur Road Impacted
Flash flooding reported this hour in Fentress County impacting some roadways. County dispatch reports Flat Spur Road in Jamestown has water over the roadway. Emergency crews are responding to the area. No other reports of damage have been shared. Flash flooding is also expected around small creeks and low-lying areas.
Putnam Schools Grant Award To Expand Post-Secondary And Career Exploration Opportunities
Putnam Schools set to expand post-secondary and career exploration opportunities for middle and high school students through a new grant. The system’s CTE program recently received $190,000 in grant funding through the Perkin’s Reserve Grant. CTE Programs Supervisor Leslie Eldridge said part of the funding will be used for the industry credential courses. “We’re very […]
Local Boutiques Anticipating Busy Retail Weekend This Sales Tax Holiday
Local shops are preparing for one of the busiest weekends of the summer. The sales tax holiday for the return of school starts Friday. Ready Set Grow Children’s Boutique Owner Susan Chaffin said she is anticipating a big retail weekend. “We have customers that wait for this holiday for weeks on end,” Chaffin said. “They […]
PCSS Sees Steady Enrollment On First Abbreviated Day Of School
The Putnam County School System reporting steady enrollment after its first day of the school year Thursday. Students from across the county visited their school for an abbreviated day. The school system has projected an increase in enrollment ranging from one to five percent, but the full scope of growth will not be available for […]
Putnam BOE Approves Bid For Park View K-4
The Putnam County School Board voted 5-1 Wednesday night to accept a bid to construct Park View School without the 5-8 wing. The cut was made in order to fit within the $44.6 million bond funding the project. School Board Chair Lynn McHenry said the K-4 school will cost $45.5 million. “It is still something […]
