Cookeville-Putnam Library Seeking Additional Funding To Support Digital Programs
Putnam County Library approved for an additional $30,000 in the next fiscal budget by the city of Cookeville to help expand the library’s collection. Director Kathryn Wisinger said they are wanting to add more books to the library both physically and digitally. She said they have seen an increased demand, especially after giving every child […]
Contact TWRA If You See A Pinesnake
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is asking for your help to learn more about the pinesnake. The pinesnake is considered threatened due to habitat destruction, and road mortality. It is also often killed, mistaken for timber rattlesnakes. Biodiversity Coordinator Mallory Tate said TWRA has been looking for pinesnakes to track with transmitters, but the snakes […]
T-DOT Planning At Least Five Resurfacing Projects On Roads Across UC
T-DOT set to conduct around five summer paving projects across the Upper Cumberland. Region 3 Community Relations Officer Rae Anne Bradley said those include Highway 111 from North of Jefferson Avenue to South of SR-24. Another Putnam County project includes SR 136 from Whitaker Springs Road to Bear Creek Road. “And then State Route 111 […]
Engrafted Word Church Turning 40 Years Old
Cookeville’s Engrafted Word Church turns 40 years old this month. Pastor Chris McMichael said the independent church started in a house in 1983 and now has over 300 members. He said he is proud that the church has continued to grow through all the ups and downs of the past 40 years, and continued to […]
UCDD/UCHRA Continuing To Work On Childcare Cost Burden Solutions
Another signal of the lack of childcare in Putnam County: the most recent state child well-being report, where Putnam ranked 85th in childcare cost burden. UCDD/UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the two biggest issues are affordability and capacity. He said that stems from the difficulty of opening a daycare facility in general. “Work with […]
Cookeville Fire Department Work On Cave Rescue Training
Cookeville Fire Department conducted cave training this week as part of its ongoing emergency readiness efforts. Lieutenant Jon Dukes said this week focused on navigating the caves to familiarize personnel with the area. He said they also worked on operating equipment within the caves. “We keep our guys at a constant state of ready and […]
Clay County Fair Kicks Off Fair Season Tuesday
The Clay County Fair in Celina kicks off the Upper Cumberland fair season Tuesday night. Fair President Carla Rich said the fair is the largest annual gathering of Clay County Residents. She said it is a great time of fellowship for the community. “I think it’s just an opportunity for folks to see each other, […]
Putnam County EMS Checking Car Seats Sunday Afternoon
Putnam County EMS will be checking car seats Sunday. Child passenger safety technician Drew Swink said they will be inspecting and helping out with the proper installation of car seats. He said it is important to ensure that people are correctly installing their car seats based on the size and age of their children. “Our […]
Vehicle Title Fee Help Clerk’s Offices Facilitate Business
Putnam County Clerk Wayne Nabors said implementing a $3 title fee increase has benefited clerk’s offices across the state. Nabors said state officials came up with an $11 lien fee with the intention for Clerk’s offices to collect them. However, he said there was no provision to pay the clerks a commission to do that […]
Overton Schools Maintenance Saves $ On Rickman Elementary Stair Fixes
Overton County Schools’ maintenance department set to save the system money on repairs to a Rickman Elementary staircase. Supervisor Steve Mosley said it was brought to his attention that a staircase on the rear gym entrance was coming away from the building. He said after bringing in an engineer, it was determined that the staircase […]
