Chamber: Move-In Continued Last Year For Putnam County
Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber President and CEO Amy New said Putnam County continues to see steady growth with more people continuing to move to the area last year. New said it is clear in the number of people paying property taxes, and increased enrollment at local schools that more people moved to the county last year. […]
Livingston Fills Need, Hires New Water Plant Operator
After several of months of searching, Livingston has addressed a big need at the water plant, hiring a water plant operator. Livingston Water Plant Supervisor Jack Parrott said the city went a month without receiving any applicants, and then all of a sudden, about 15 applicants applied for the position. Parrott said he is relieved […]
Local Group Hosting First Responder Mental Health Seminar
A White County group will focus on the mental health of first responders at its Mental Health, Faith, and Family Seminar this Saturday. Doyle Fire Captain Matthew Nuzzo said the small group was formed through Sparta Life Church. It provides a mental support group for first responders. Nuzzo said the job of being a first […]
Pickett Awarded $500K Grant For Courthouse Improvements
Pickett County has been awarded a $500,000 Tennessee Historic Development Grant to make courthouse improvements. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the county courthouse was built in 1935 and is on the historic registry. Bilbrey said exterior improvements will consist of repairing gutters, ramps, sidewalks, and steps, while interior improvements will consist of remodeling the […]
Cookeville BZA To Consider UC Christian Home Variance
The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a second public hearing and take action Thursday regarding a variance request for the Upper Cumberland Christian Home. Community Development Director Jon Ward said Upper Cumberland Christian Home includes about 40 units Upper Cumberland Christian Homes are for seniors and for persons with disabilities. Ward said the […]
Cookeville Wrestler Martin Embraces Leadership, Confidence
Entering his third year on the mats for the Cookeville Cavaliers, wrestler Jacob Martin said he has quickly become more than just a competitor, instead emerging as a leader. Martin first got into wrestling through friends in middle school. Martin said he had some friends that wrestled in middle school and after he thought it […]
Cleghorn’s Passion For Bowling Grows From Family Hobby
Bowling. A sport that began as a way to spend time with his dad has turned into a defining part of Samuel Cleghorn’s high school career. Now a senior on the Jackson County High School bowling team, Cleghorn has grown from a nervous newcomer into a steady presence for the Blue Devils, helping guide a […]
