Putnam EMS Sees Lowest Write-Offs In Eight Years
Putnam County EMS write-offs were the lowest in eight years, sitting at some $647,438. EMS Director Tommy Copeland said it is a pretty big number, but is typically pretty consistent. He said they typically give the same amount of money they have to write off annually. “It’s more or less we’re providing a service and […]
Elected Leaders Appearing At Signature Luncheon Series
Cookeville residents will have the opportunity to hear from State leaders at the new Signature Luncheon Series. Chamber of Commerce CEO Amy New said the luncheon events are an effort to allow people in the business community to not have to come in before or after hours for information. She said the theme of the […]
Clay EMS Seeking Additional Hires To Offset Overtime Load
Clay County EMS seeking to hire additional licensed personnel as it transitions to a county department. EMS Director Andy Hall said the service continues to struggle with understaffing and hopes to hire six more medics. He said many of the crew members are working major overtime and up to 120 hours a week. “Overtime’s really […]
Overton’s Treasured Souls Animal Rescue Continuing With Funding, Capacity Struggles
Overton’s Treasured Souls Animal Rescue not expecting additional funding help at the county level. Overton County residents say Treasured Souls Animal Rescue is in need of more resources to provide food, housing, and healthcare for the animals. Owner Maureen Schaffer said she had been working with city and county officials to hopefully find additional aid. […]
Preliminary Plat Of New Cookeville Subdivision Approved
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat of a new residential development off Highway 70. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the proposed Ashbury Farms Subdivision will be approximately 5.14 acres and feature townhomes. “The plat depicts the construction of two new private streets, proposed as Foxwood Landing and Waylen Way as shown on […]
Fall Creek Falls Considered for National Park Status 86 Years Ago
86 Years ago this week, federal planners arrived in the Upper Cumberland to assess the possibility for a new park. Author Stuart Carroll said Fall Creek Falls was originally created as part of Roosevelt’s New Deal. Carroll said the work began in 1935. Two years later, Conrad Wirth Regional Director of the National Park Service […]
Clay County Remains Distressed; State Total Down To Eight
The state announced Tuesday that just eight counties — including Clay County — are considered economically distressed, the lowest number in the state’s history. Clay County is the only middle Tennessee county included. Grundy and Morgan Counties both advanced off the list Tuesday. A total of 15 counties were designated distressed in 2019. The Appalachian […]
Fentress Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Of Standalone ER In Jamestown
The community, local leaders and state officials gathered to celebrate the long-awaited Fentress County standalone ER facility ribbon-cutting Tuesday. Dr. James Shamiyeh is the Executive Vice President of Clinical Operations at UT Medical Center. He said that the key to making this a reality was the urgent need to fill the gap in emergency services. […]
Putnam Sheriff Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest
A Putnam County Sheriff Department traffic stop led to a drug arrest Monday. During the attempted traffic stop on Spring Street, Herbert Jones fled in a white Cadillac SUV. He then ran off the road on Highway 70 and fled on foot. An search of the vehicle revealed Jones was in possession of approximately 19 […]
Transformer Failure Leads To Livingston Boil Water Advisory
A Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect for water customers of Livingston and the North Overton Utility District until midday Wednesday. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said an electrical transformer failed in the early morning hours, causing water supplies to be depleted. “The failure disabled necessary equipment required for proper treatment,” Hayes said. “The issue […]
