New McMinnville Non-Profit Lends New Voice To Homelessness
A new nonprofit organization has launched in McMinnville with a mission focused on addressing homelessness through permanent supportive housing. MATCH stands for McMinnville Action To Create Housing. MATCH President Brad Durham said the organization officially began operations in September and is now beginning its first public outreach efforts. “We’re advocates to create permanent supportive housing, […]
Putnam Committee Considering More Testing Changes
The Putnam County Schools Assessment Committee is considering more changes to further improve the school system’s testing schedule. Secondary Supervisor Bubba Winnningham said the committee has cleaned up the schedule by removing some testing not required by the state. Winningham said the committee wants feedback on those changes to see if more might be needed. […]
Changes To Hemp Laws Impacting Local Businesses
With new hemp regulation and taxation laws going into effect January 1, local business owners said the changes are having a major impact. The new laws consist of a new licensing framework, prohibiting products that have over 0.3 percent of THCa. The rules also replace sales tax with a new wholesale tax on HDC products. […]
Seven Pick Up Election Packets For Putnam City Elections
Seven people who plan to run for seats in cities across Putnam County picked up election packets in the first hours for the August 6 elections. Ali Bagci, Luke Eldridge, and Mason Harville have picked up packets to run for Cookeville City Council. Cookeville will have five council seats on the ballot. Algood voters will […]
Cleaning Dryer Vents And Lint Traps Can Prevent Fires
The annual cleaning of your home’s dryer vents and lint traps could help you prevent a house fire. Livingston Fire Chief Chief Rocky Dial said fires that originate from the dryer are more common than one would think. Dial said many people think the vent carries all of the access lint out of the dryer, […]
County Commission To Begin Process To Replace Sheriff
The Fentress County Commission will be responsible for appointing a new sheriff after former Sheriff Michael Reagon resigned last month. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the commission has 120 days from the date the county received the resignation letter. The county received Reagon’s resignation letter on December 19. Johnson said the county is receiving […]
Rooted in Upperman: Ty Cobb’s Rise from the Bench
Upperman Bees guard Ty Cobb said he still remembers when his role on the bench had nothing to do with checking into the game. Instead, he was a young kid, sitting behind the players, handing out water bottles and soaking in every moment of Upperman basketball. “It felt like five years ago or so I […]
