Cookeville Adds Key Venues For Alcohol Permit Exemptions
City Of Cookeville will exempt the Putnam County Convention Center, the new Putnam County Fairgrounds, and indoor events at the Leslie Towne Center from obtaining a Special Events Alcoholic Beverage Permit. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the city’s municipal code previously prohibited any alcohol on any city streets and city properties, with the exception of the […]
Newcomers Can Learn About Bees, Hives, Hobby Saturday
The Cumberland County Beekeepers Association will host a class Saturday morning designed to guide aspiring beekeepers into the hives of the hobby. Cumberland County Beekeepers Association’s Ed Siefker said newcomers can be challenged by all the information available. He said the upcoming class provides structured guidance to ensure long-term viability for new hives. “There’s a […]
Baxter Wastewater Upgrade Done, Final Documents Next
The Baxter Wastewater Treatment Plant project officially complete following years of construction. Engineer Tom Bennett updated Aldermen on the final pieces of the major infrastructure improvements. Bennett said the completion allows the city to finalize closeout documents. “I was looking back since, I think, ’21,” the official said. “So that’s a long-term project that has […]
Gainesboro Sees Increase In Water Loss In Recent Report
Gainesboro Officials concerned after the latest monthly report showed that water loss continues to rise, up from 30 to 35 percent in February. The town had hoped to have Expert Joe Richards walk the water lines to locate leaks. But Town Clerk Lisa Dodson said Richards told her he would not be able to do […]
Putnam Schools Adopt Changes To 26-27 Early Registration
The Putnam County School Board has adopted a few changes to the early registration process for the 2026-2027 school year as the period opens next week. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said the intent-to-return form will only need to be completed if a student is requesting to change schools or if parents need to update contact […]
T-DOT Addressing Sinkhole At Bockman Sparta Intersection
T-DOT crews began work Friday to address a sinkhole at the intersection of Sparta’s Butler Street and Bockman Way. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the state was notified a week ago about a sinkhole that continues to sink in the middle of the passing lane at the traffic light. Quick said the sinkhole […]
Senior Success Driven By Putter for TN Tech’s Maxwell
For Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles senior men’s golfer Haden Maxwell, finishing his collegiate career on a high note starts with making sure his putting falls in line. Maxwell said his confidence on the greens has become the backbone of his recent success. “My putting has been really well,” Maxwell said. “It has saved me in […]
Walden Setting Tone In Pitching Circle And At Shortstop
From backyard beginnings to becoming one of the most important pieces of the Clay County High School softball program, Baylor Walden’s journey with the Lady Bulldogs has been shaped by family, leadership and a love for the game. Walden first picked up a softball at six years old while playing travel ball. A few years […]
Gainesboro Seeking Help On State Route 53 Drain Repair
Gainesboro Aldermen will seek help to replace a portion of damaged road tile on State Route 53 at Short Street after a discussion Thursday. Alderman Tom Goetz said the road has a hole that is dangerous and needs to be repaired. City Recorder Darla Pippin said the city had a dispute with the state on […]
