Not Too Late To Protect Gardens From Frost Damage
The first freeze of the season set for Monday night. But the freeze warning for Middle Tennessee through Tuesday morning does not mean the fall season is over. Putnam County Agriculture Agent Wayne Key said there are steps gardeners can take to protect plants for the rest of the growing season. “Plant response to cold […]
Work Starting On Fairfield Glade Memorial At Robinhood Park
A location now set for the new Fairfield Glade Veterans and First Responders Memorial. Project Manager Phil Smith said the veterans memorial non-profit signed a lease with the Fairfield Glade Community Club. The flag plaza will be located on the water edge at Robinhood Park. “We’ve actually started construction,” Smith said. “We’ve done a clearing […]
Putnam County’s Cassidy Holt Places In National Pageant
Putnam County’s Cassidy Holt placed second runner up in the National Miss Teen United States Pageant in Memphis. Holt said she represented Tennessee through her platform of Alzheimer’s Disease awareness. “I’ve had multiple family members pass away from Alzheimer’s Disease, and I feel like it is something that a lot of people experience but doesn’t […]
Days Left To Sign Up For tnAchieves Mentor Program
tnAchieves still short mentors across the state as the October 21st sign-up deadline approaches. Senior Director of Mentors Tyler Ford said mentors can serve as a support system for students who might not otherwise have help as they navigate the college-going process. “It’s really really gratifying, it makes a huge difference,” Ford said. “And I […]
New Putnam Soccer Fields On Track To Open Next Summer
The new Putnam County soccer fields near Cookeville High School on track to be completed and open by next summer. Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said the project began when the sports complex ran out of room. He said the estimated $667,000 project was aided through grant funding. “Of course, it’s a great […]
Monterey Aldermen Will Follow Charter To Fill Mayor Position
The loss of Mayor Nathan Walker leaves the Monterey Board of Aldermen with the job of filling his role. MTAS Consultant Warren Nevad said the next steps will be based on the town’s charter. “There’s a provision that says, ‘All vacancies in the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall be filled for the unexpired term,” […]
October Is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Pacesetters Inc. County Services Director Bill Toye said there are efforts ongoing in the Upper Cumberland to both get folks with challenges hired and educate employers about hiring them. “Every person, no matter what their challenge, has the ability to be employed,” Toye said. “We try to get […]
