Putnam Pay Study Shows Work To Be Done, Porter Said Consider Feelings
A new pay study shows Putnam County would need to invest millions of dollars to match salaries with similar cities and counties or the private sector. “If you went through and gave raises to match these numbers, you’re talking millions, millions and millions of dollars,” Mayor Randy Porter told the County Budget Committee Thursday night. […]
Highlands Residential Services Could See Audit Finding For Minor Oversight
Highlands Residential Services could see a finding on its next audit report for the first time in eight years. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty told board members at its meeting Thursday. He said the oversight had to do with not reconciling a federal home loan bank grant. “And we actually never see any of the […]
Algood Working On Cleanup Efforts Following Thursday’s Flash Flood Conditions
City of Algood working on debris cleanup after Thursday night’s flash flood conditions left many areas in town underwater. City Administrator Keith Morrison said for the most part, the water has receded and things have cleared up. He said they are not seeing major complications as of Friday morning. “We’ve got one issue remaining at […]
Hwy 111 Rideshare Clean Up Part Of T-DOT Resurfacing Project
Cleanup efforts on Highway 111’s rideshare near exit 286 are part of a larger T-DOT project. Region 3 Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said a portion of Highway 111 is set to be resurfaced later this year. “So along with that, there will be some changes to the rideshare,” Bradley said. “That will enhance safety […]
Five UC Counties Approved For Federal Disaster Relief Funds
Five Upper Cumberland Counties approved for disaster relief from the federal government. These dollars will go to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by sever storms, straight-line winds, and a tornado from the first few days in March. Those areas include Clay, Fentress, Jackson, Pickett and White Counties.
Putnam EMA Reporting Minor Issues After Thursday Flooding
Following morning surveys by EMA personnel, Putnam County received minor damages and flooding as a result of Thursday’s rainfall. EMA Director Tyler Smith said there are still a few areas with water across the road such as Green Mountain Road. He said with some more forecasted rain this weekend, they will be monitoring the weather. […]
Cumberland Military Museum Utilizing Grant Dollars To Repair The Second Floor
Cumberland County’s Military Museum will be using grant money to make repairs. Museum President Mark Pfaffenroth said they have hired an engineering firm that will begin the repairs in June. He said the bulk of the repairs need to be made to the second floor of the building which they currently are unable to use. […]
Cookeville’s Cane Creek Park Nearing One-Year Anniversary Of Dog Park
Cookeville’s Cane Creek Park is nearing the one-year anniversary of its dog park. Director of Leisure Services Rick Woods said he is happy with the park, but there have been some challenges in the first year in particular with heavy use. “Because of the heavy use and the soils we have there, we have had […]
Putnam To Receive $1.6M To Boost School Safety
Putnam County set to receive some $1.6 million to add more Student Resource Officers and boost school safety. Sheriff Eddie Farris that money comes from a $140 million appropriation by the state. He said Putnam County has approximately 20 SROs assigned to 19 schools. “With this grant money we’re certainly going to increase that number […]
New Judge Means New Expense For Putnam County Budget
Putnam County and the 13th Judicial District will get a new Circuit Court Judge September 1 to help with increased workload. Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson told the County Budget Committee Thursday night said that means a new expense to the county. “It’ll be another court date, another judge, more dockets, and more […]
