Putnam Sheriffs Deputies Shot, Killed Man On I-40
The TBI investigating the shooting of a man early Monday morning along a median on Interstate 40 by Putnam County Sheriffs Deputies. The incident began around 1:30am Monday when an Algood Police Officer tried to stop a man driving a silver Dodge Dart for driving under the influence. The driver refused to stop and led […]
McMinnville Installs New Storybook Walking Trail
The McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department has begun installing a new Storybook Walking Path. Parks and Recreation Director Justin Long said the project includes nineteen panels placed along walking trail. Long said each panel features a page of a book, so by the end of the trail, visitors will have read an entire story. Long […]
Conference to Combat Trafficking Next Week
WillowBend Farms will present a conference next Thursday and Friday focused on combating human trafficking through raising awareness. Administrative Director Kristina Higgins said WillowBend serves thirty-five counties, including Putnam, at a time when human trafficking on the rise. Higgins said the event covers a variety of topics to learn from. “Whether you are just an […]
Tech Requesting Iris Review Submissions
Tennessee Tech University’s English Department asking for local writers to share their content for Tech’s annual print literary journal called The Iris Review. Assistant English Professor Erin Hoover said the Iris Review features poetry, fiction, and non-fiction works, art, short stories, essays, photography, one-act plays, and comics. Hoover said The Iris Review is a great […]
New Bilingual Childcare Center Opens
A new bilingual child care center opening in Baxter, providing a Spanish immersion experience for young children. Totally Kidz Owner Danielle Hughes said the facility serves children from six weeks to six years old. She said the center aims to introduce the younger generation to Spanish at an early age. Hughes said learning a second […]
Fentress Workshops Bring Training Closer
Fentress County Chamber has partnered with the Small Business Development Center to offer new business training opportunities to Fentress County. Chamber of Commerce Director of Tourism and Membership Seth Vaughn said the Center approached the Chamber to offer local training. Vaughn said there will be multiple workshops tailored to individual needs. “From energizing your business, […]
Schools To Replace Old HVAC Control Systems
Putnam Schools exploring options to replace aging HVAC control systems at six schools throughout the county. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said these systems monitor heating and air units and keep them running efficiently like the computer system in a car. Martin said the company behind one of these programs went out of business […]
Mustard Seed Ranch Appoints New Director
Mustard Seed Ranch has appointed Elizabeth Lisic as the new Executive Director. Lisic is a graduate of Tennessee Tech and also serves as an Executive Pastor at Christpoint Church in Sparta. Lisic said becoming the executive director has been an answered prayer as her family roots run deep with the Mustard Seed Ranch. “My family […]
Baxter Looking To Address I-40 Traffic Issues
Baxter Aldermen trying to address I-40 traffic backup issues. Mayor Danny Holmes said whenever there is an accident on I-40 many drivers try to get off on Exit 280 to try and reach Highway 70 or Old Baxter Road. Holmes said when that happens it causes major traffic problems in Baxter. Holmes said aldermen want […]
Sparta Providing Weather Radios To Residents
The City of Sparta handing out free weather radios to city residents at the Sparta Electric Department. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city is handing out 765 weather radios after committing $10,000 to match a grant from TVA. Lowery said providing the radios is fulfilling a government duty to keep Sparta residents safe. “We just […]
