Cookeville Church Offering Free Services This Saturday
Cookeville’s Life Church hosting its Mobile Medical Mission this Saturday from 9am to 1pm. Associate Pastor Bob Sotis said the event includes a meal, haircuts, medical, dental and vision care. Sotis said one of their main goals is to help fill a health gap that affects many Upper Cumberland residents. “Part of it is there […]
Cookeville Softball Hitting Facility Bid Rejected, Bids High
The Putnam County School Board rejected bids for the Cookeville High School’s indoor softball hitting facility after bids came in higher than expected. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the board had budgeted $250,000 for the facility. The low bid came in at an estimated $550,000. Martin said the board will have to go […]
Farris: Monterey High Gun Investigation Ongoing
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department continues its investigation into Thursday’s incident where a Monterey High School student brought a firearm to school. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said a 9mm handgun found in a student’s vehicle by a K-9 unit after suspicious activities reported. Farris said the department trying to discover the student’s motivation. “We […]
Overton Chamber Displaying High School Artwork
The Livingston Overton Chamber of Commerce will display artwork from local high school students starting Monday. Overton Arts Council President Tim Richardson said the artwork on display will be submissions from the Libby Allen High School Art Contest. Richardson said the contest is designed to encourage students to pursue careers in art. “We wanted the […]
York Park Remembers Fentress Hero, Events Of War Saturday
Folks can step back in time this Saturday with a trip to the Fentress County home of World War I hero Sergeant Alvin C. York. The Sergeant Alvin C. York State Historic Site hosts the Great War Expo Saturday. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the goal of the event is educate folks on the global […]
Gainesboro Approves Bid For Water Line Project
Gainesboro Aldermen approved a bid to install new water line along North Murray Street Thursday night. The $527,000 project includes some 22-hundred linear feet. Aldermen initially had concerns about the low bidder, as the town’s engineering firm has never worked with the contractor before. Consultant Zeda Hillis said she has talked with the contractor’s references […]
Gainesboro Increase Water Sewer Tap Rates
Gainesboro will increase the rates for water and sewer tap installations. Town Clerk Lisa Dodson said the rates were $1,000 and are going up to $1,200 for a three-quarter-inch meter. Half-inch meters will increase from $1,400 to $1,600. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the rate increase will help the town’s budget. “Well I think from the […]
