Oldham Reports Increase In TTU Enrollment
9,902. That is Tennessee Tech’s student enrollment that President Phil Oldham reported in a Putnam County Joint Development Board meeting Tuesday night. Oldham said that is up some compared to last year. “They’re a smart bunch,” Oldham said. “A 3.66 high school gpa and a 24 average ACT. We started with about 130 in hotels, […]
Overton Ag Extension Highlighting Solar Water System Through Field Day
An Alpine Farmer has created a solar powered water system that will be highlighted by the Overton County Ag Extension Office Thursday. Chuck Anderson of Anderson Farms said the system works through 12-solar panels on a pump house at a natural spring. Anderson said it keeps the water line charged and pumps water across the […]
Overton Commission Tables Proposal To Move Meeting Location
The Overton County Commission’s meeting location will stay put after commissioners tabled a proposal to move to the Millard V. Oakley County Services Building. Commissioner Greg Nivens said he thinks the tradition of holding business on the top floor of the county courthouse should remain. “I remember ole Lib Gore and John Webb up here and a lot of […]
Twin Lakes Anticipates Broadband Project To Be Completed In 30-Months
Twin Lakes General Manager and CEO Jonathan West said the company is ready to start work on a some 30-month project to expand internet access to underserved and unserved Putnam County homes. The state awarded Putnam County over $10 million to install fiber internet to some 2,400 addresses. West said Twin Lakes just needs the […]
Reflecting On The Leslie Town Centre As It Approaches 20 Years
The Leslie Town Centre approaches 20 years as the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce’s home and community hub. Dwight Henry served on the Cookeville City Council during the inception of the Centre. He said city leaders at the time wanted to fill a need in the community that would provide the chamber with more space […]
Monterey Water Looking At Options On Turbine After Malfunction
Monterey’s Water Department working on rebuilding its main turbine after a “major malfunction.” Mayor Nathan Walker said after the turbine seized up, crews had to come and pull it out. “That was one of those issues that if it came apart right it was going to be a $10,000 to $30,000 project, if it came […]
Cookeville To Consider Increasing Grant Match For Cane Creek Park Work
Cookeville City Council will consider increasing its matching portion for a Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said this opportunity comes after TDEC awarded a $450,000 dollar-for-dollar matching grant for work at Cane Creek Park. “TDEC is offering to increase that grant […]
Clay Co. Mayor Dale Reagan Re-Elected As Commission Chair
Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan elected as commission chair for the 17th year in a row Monday night. Reagan said that this year marks the beginning of his 5th term serving as the County Mayor. He said he’s hopeful that the continuity of leadership helps the county to run as smoothly as possible. “It gives […]
