TWRA Making Changes To Cookeville Boat Dock No-Wake Zone Rules
A larger no-wake zone put in place around Cookeville Boat Dock some 12 years ago will remain indefinitely. TWRA increased the no-wake zone in anticipation of low water levels, the result of a Center Hill Dam project. Boating Education Leader Captain Matt Clarey said when that two-year project turned into a 10-year project, TWRA thought […]
Cookeville PD Investigating Incident Friday Involving Multiple Deaths
Cookeville Police Department investigating multiple deaths Friday involving a woman and two teens. Cookeville Police Department PIO Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said officers were called to an apartment complex on 600 West 8th Street Friday morning. He said once officers entered the residence, they discovered 36-year-old Pamela Spurlock, 15-year-old Steven Spurlock, and 14-year-old Emma Spurlock deceased […]
Cookeville Council Sells Old Sparta Rd Home
Cookeville City Council agreed to sell an Old Sparta Road home Thursday night and have it removed from the property. City Manager James Mills said the city received just one bid to remove two houses from properties the city recently purchased along Old Sparta Road. Council members agreed to a $5428 bid to sell the […]
Cookeville Police Department To Purchase Armored Rescue Vehicle
The City of Cookeville will purchase an armored rescue vehicle with a $225,900 grant received earlier this week. Police Chief Randy Evans said the Police Department had originally applied for the grant in November. He said the company will build out the vehicle according to the department’s desired specifications. “They’ve used vehicles like this for […]
Clay County Man Arrested On Child Sexual Abuse
A Clay County man arrested Thursday on allegations of the rape of a child. 55-year old Bradley Leon Watson of Celina charged after an investigation by the Clay County Sheriffs Department and the District Attorney’s office. Watson was booked Thursday on $150,000 bond. The incident allegedly happened in June, 2020. The investigation continues through the […]
Putnam Schools Celebrate Read Across America Day
Putnam County Schools celebrating Read Across America Day, a nationwide effort to instill a love of reading in students and emphasize its importance. Dr. Diana Wood is the PreK through 4th-grade Instructional Supervisor. She said Putnam County Schools celebrated by inviting guest readers to read to classrooms at several schools and across many grade levels. […]
Cookeville Electric Has Teams On-Call Ready For Outages From High Winds
High wind speeds Friday bringing winds up to 40 miles per hour with gusts up to 60 miles per hour have Cookeville Electric Department crews preparing to resolve outages. Director Carl Haney said Cookeville Electric Department always has one crew on-call, ready to answer phones or go out to address issues when necessary. Haney said […]
Cummins Falls State Park Named Top Destination For Outdoor Enthusiasts By Readers Digest
Cummins Falls State Park named one of the top destinations for outdoor enthusiasts by Readers Digest. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said it makes him proud that there are people who feel that way about the area. He said he believes it is the park’s trails, waterfalls, and sense of adventure that attract people to explore […]
Fentress Standalone ER Opening Expected In April
An updated timeline for completion has Fentress County’s standalone ER opening its doors by the end of April. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said they had originally hoped to open in March, but delays in construction and getting materials pushed the date back. He said they do not foresee any more obstacles. “It’s been a long […]
Prescott And Jere Whitson Elementary Over 90 Percent Capacity
Two Putnam County elementary schools enter the spring over 90 percent capacity and will be limited in enrollment for next school year after Thursday night’s school board vote. Prescott Elementary has a capacity number of 95 percent while Jere Whitson Elementary sits at 94 percent. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said that’s above the average enrollment […]
