Cookeville To Consider Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan
Cookeville City Council will consider approval of an updated Putnam County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the last plan was approved in July 2017. The plan details how the city will undertake hazard mitigation actions before natural disasters occur to reduce the potential for harm to people and property. “So […]
US News And World Report Recognizes TTU For Quality Ed
US News and World Report recognizing Tennessee Tech for the quality of its education and its cost-effectiveness. Tennessee public universities, Tennessee Tech ranked second for low student debt. Nationwide, Tech ranked 36th among the 100 schools. For its list of more than 100 schools nationwide whose students incur the least amount of student debt, U.S. […]
Monterey To Bid Depot Roof Project For Second Time
The Town of Monterey will rebid work on the depot roof for a second time after rejecting new bids at its meeting Monday night. Mayor Nathan Walker said after bidding the work the second time, three bids came in with a $15,000 difference between the low bid and the high bid. The three bids had […]
4 Trail Riders Rescued After Getting Lost Near Monterey Sunday
The Putnam County Rescue Squad recovered four trail riders Sunday evening that lost their way near Bell Ridge Campground in Monterey. EMA Planning and Operations Chief Brandon Smith said the 911 center received a call around 4:00 p.m. from the group. Smith said their vehicle got stuck on a side trail causing the response. “We […]
Putnam Awarded Broadband Grant For Twin Lakes To Expand Internet Access
The state awarded Putnam County a broadband grant that would expand internet services to some 2,400 residents. Mayor Randy Porter said the $14.8 million dollar project lead by Twin Lakes would mean that every Putnam County resident and business would have internet access. “They agreed to lock their pricing in for several years, so it […]
Motlow McMinnville Set For $5M Expansion For Mechatronics And Cybersecurity
Motlow State’s McMinnville campus set to get a $5 million expansion to increase opportunities in mechatronics and cybersecurity. Automation and Robotics Training Center Executive Director Larry Flatt said the expansion comes as part of a growing student interest and a growing industry need for both programs. “We intend to grow that,” Flatt said. “And if […]
Putnam Schools Seeking Volunteer Mentors For tnAchieves Program
Putnam County Schools are in need of 121 volunteer mentors to support the graduating class of 2023. VITAL Personal Learning Supervisor Sam Brooks said tnAchieves created these positions to encourage seniors after high school, providing them with personalized guidance. Brooks said this is a small commitment for volunteers but causes a huge impact on students. […]
Foster Appointed Commission Chair, Lowe Appoint Chairman Pro-Tem
Cumberland County Commission reappointed County Mayor Allen Foster as its commission chair. Foster said in Cumberland County, the Mayor is typically also the chair. “If you are the chairman of your county commission as the mayor you vote only in case of a tie, and you also give up your ability to veto,” Foster said. […]
