Cookeville’s Exceptional Bean Celebrates First Anniversary And Success
Owners Cigi and Michael England started the Exceptional Bean Coffee Shop to provide employment and community for people with special needs and disabilities last summer. Within the first year they found that everyone was more capable than anticipated. Cigi England said workers found that they could do more, and England learned that the plan to […]
Cookeville Budgeting $200K To Redo Recycling Building On Lowe Ave.
City of Cookeville budgeting $200,000 to redo its current recycling building at the corner of Stevens Street and Lowe Avenue. City Manager James Mills said that it is one of the main recycling locations in the city and there is a need to beautify it. He said they would like to get the project out […]
Byrdstown Launches New Website For Water Customers To Pay Online
Byrdstown has launched its new website that will allow water customers to pay bills online. Mayor Sam Gibson said Byrdstown Water dot Com was established in the hope of making bill payments more convenient both for the customer and its employees. “It’s gonna make life a lot easier for people, especially if you want to […]
Sen. Bailey Recognized As Putnam County Friend Of The Fair At Luncheon
Senator Paul Bailey awarded Friend of the Fair in Putnam County, only the second time the award has been given. Fair Board President John Allen said the award began 14 years ago. He said Bailey aids the fair every single year by providing the large trailer that keeps the fair’s $25,000 worth of beverages cool. […]
Baxter Fire Department Responds To Residential Fire
Baxter firefighters had to be treated for heat-related illness while on the scene of a fire for more than three hours Wednesday night. Chief Matthew White said they received the call around 8 p.m. to respond to a residential fire at 144 Chestnut Street. He said when they arrived on the scene there was heavy […]
