Cumberland Set To Sell Piece Of School Property
Cumberland County School Board of Education wants to sell a portion of Genesis Road property subject to legal process. The deed of the property assigned to the board in 1926. David Hill’s father gained a four fifths interest title to land during the 1950’s. Board Attorney Earl Patton said the school system can sell it, […]
Putnam Memorial Day Event Honoring Fallen Veterans
Putnam County will host Memorial Day events Monday at the historic courthouse in Cookeville to honor the sacrifices made by so many veterans. Veterans Service Officer Mark Harris said retired Navy Seal Gary Denham will give remarks about what Memorial Day means to him. Harris said there are Gold Star Families in the community that […]
Monterey High FFA Wins First State Proficiency Award
The Monterey High School FFA has won its first state proficiency award for turf grass management, thanks to student Greyson Key. Monterey Agriculture Teacher Tyler Vester said Key earned the award for his work as a groundskeeper at the Bear Trace Golf Course at Cumberland Mountain. Vester said the award has already has a positive […]
Putnam EMA: Pay Attention Weather This Weekend
Putnam County EMA Deputy Director Tyler Smith said it will be important to be weather aware during this holiday weekend, with the threat of storms all three days. Smith said there is risk of flooding, damaging winds, and up to one inch of hail. Smith said it is important to take weather warnings seriously and […]
Youth Employment Program Involves Putnam Students
Tennessee’s Youth Employment Program signed 13 Putnam County students to a summer agreement at a ceremony Friday. The program is designed for Tennessee youth to gain employment experience. These students will help in the transition to the new Park View School facility. Department of Labor Deputy Commissioner Dewayne Scott said the program gives students the […]
American Legion Prepares Gifts For Vets Friday
American Legion Post 46 observed National Poppy Day Friday by preparing gift bags for retired veterans. On the Friday before Memorial Day, red poppies are worn as reminders of veterans’ sacrifices. Some 625 bags prepared for delivery to extended care, assisted living, and other senior care facilities. Second Vice Commander Robert Scott said the event […]
Baxter Officials: Hooters Sign A Joke
Baxter officials said the sign proclaiming the national restaurant chain Hooters coming to town is a joke. The sign on the Cumby Property across from the Dollar Store said “Hooters Coming 2025.” Mayor John Martin said he spoke to the property owner who said it would be coming down ASAP. Martin said he nor council […]
Putnam Resident Dies In House Fire; TBI Assisting
A Putnam County resident died in a house fire Thursday night off Walnut Road. Both the Putnam County and Baxter Fire Departments responded to the fire around 9:20pm. The report included a victim inside the building. A crew entered the house through a window and removed the individual from the fire. After medical personnel initiated […]
Algood To Consider Drainage With REI Expansion
Algood City Engineers will take a look at stormwater plans for a proposed industrial expansion of the REI Facility. REI wants to build 16,298 square feet of office space and more than 4,000 square feet of warehouse space at 455 Security Drive. Building Inspector Bob Lane told the Planning Commission Thursday night the plan looks […]
CRMC Trustee Owens Honored As He Steps Down
The Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees honored Dr. Carl Owens for his work on the board during their Thursday meeting. Owens will be stepping down after six years of service. He said it has been his pleasure to serve on the board. “I will continue to be an advocate for CRMC having been in this […]
