Clay Commissioners Still Want Hospital, Unsure How To Proceed
Clay County Commissioners want to bring a medical facility to the county, but do not know the best way to do so with limited financial resources. 4th District Commissioner Winton Young said while he does not have all the answers, the people of Clay County deserve some kind of medical facility. “I’m sure Mr. Presley […]
Meadow Creek Park Gets New Changing Station For Visitors
Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park has completed a new changing station for visitors to the trails. Upper Cumberland SORBA Member Heather Call said the structure comes as part of the group’s effort to develop a 13-mile trail around the lake. The two-room structure was installed this weekend. “Mountain bikers, especially if they’re passing through town and […]
LA Has Successful Outcome For Voter Registration Drive
Livingston Academy expecting more than 90 percent of eligible students to be registered vote after Tuesday’s registration drive. That’s according to Overton County Election Administrator Craig Story. Story said the voter registration drive happens every year as required by the state. “You know they’ve got graduation they’re thinking of, they’ve got exams they’re thinking about, and […]
Nashville School Shooting Reminds Adults To Have Extra Support For School-Age Children
A school shooting event in Nashville Monday may have many kids hearing news coverage, leaving them distressed or overwhelmed. Sheila Barker is the Putnam County School Systme’s Social Emotional Wellness Coordinator. She said in times like these, it is important for parents to simply listen to their children. “We get bombarded with that and I […]
Cookeville Planning Makes Zoning Amendment For Oil Change Facility
Cookeville Planning Commission approved an amendment to its zoning code allowing oil change facilities in the regional commercial zoning district. Community Development Director Jon Ward said this comes as a result of a request from a national quick lube brand wanting to open a location on West Jackson Street. He said the city currently is […]
Bethel Thrift Opens Second Location On Interstate Drive
Overabundance has led Bethel Thrift to open a second location in Cookeville. Traci Burdette said the thrift stores embody community giving to community. The stores themselves provide gently used items at reasonable prices. Behind those storefronts, generous donations and customers have allowed Bethel to give back over $120,000 to local charities in the past year. […]
Cookeville Fire Required County Mutual Aid For Monday Night Event
A fire on Cookeville’s Skyline Drive resulted in the total loss of a residential structure. Cookeville Fire Department Battalion Chief Daniel Snyder said all stations responded to the scene around 11 p.m. Monday night. He said the narrowness of Skyline Drive and the surrounding landscape made it difficult for firefighters to get to the house. […]
PEP Foundation Pays Off Lunch Debt For Students On Free And Reduced Lunch Students
The Putnam Educational Partnership (PEP) Foundation paid off the lunch debt for all students on free and reduced lunches. Executive Director Katelyn Steakley said the foundation covered almost $15,000 in lunch debt. She said that was made possible through the foundation’s community donations. “Unfortunately debts such as lunch debt can follow students throughout their educational […]
New Putnam Bus Garage Plat Postponed From Cookeville Planning Consideration
Putnam County having to postpone presenting its preliminary plat for the new county bus garage at the Cookeville Planning Commission. The new bus garage is set to be off of Tennessee Avenue. County Mayor Randy Porter said the engineer asked for the postponement after running into issues with TVA. “So we’re in the process of […]
Sparta Begins Paving Project Work Monday
Sparta’s 2023 paving project began roadwork on Monday. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the project started some three years ago when the city graded the streets and began working on the worst. “There are a few that are bad and it’s because we had to go back and do sewer and water upgrades on […]
