Putnam Budget To Include Minor Increases, 2 New Employees
Putnam County officials proposing the smallest budget request increase since COVID. County Mayor Randy Porter said the $2.28 million increase in expenses comes with revenues slightly ahead compared to this time last year. Porter said the majority of the new spending is driven by mandatory costs rather than significant staffing expenses. “You need one of […]
Cookeville Planning Approves Addition Of VA Clinic Streets
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat Monday to establish new streets and right-of-way dedications for the planned VA clinic near Neal Street. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the project involves the construction of a new public street called Truitt Drive and the extension of Guardian Way to provide access to the facility. […]
Burks Elementary Offers Free Summer Camp For Growth
Burks Elementary School will offer a free summer learning camp for K-8 students to expand their skills. . The 16-day camp includes two hours of reading and mathematics lessons, respectively, as well as a daily intervention session to help students strengthen their academic weak points. Burks Assistant Principal Diana Cook said the camp cements what […]
TCAT/Roane St Campus Reenergizing That Side Of Jamestown
Construction continues on the new TCAT/Roane State campus in Jamestown, with hopes it can transform the landscape of the city. Fentress Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the development of the nearly-finished campus could lead to more changes on that side of town. “This is probably the best thing that has happened for […]
Tucker Stadium Upgrades On Schedule For August Kickoff
The upgrades to Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium remain on pace to be completed before the Golden Eagles’ first game of the season. Athletic Director Casey Fox said despite a few unexpected setbacks at the start, the project has largely gone along without a hitch. Fox said many of those issues stemmed from unanticipated concrete blocks […]
Overton Schools Starts New Agreement For Therapy Service
Overton County Schools will expand occupational and physical therapy services for students across the district. Special Education Supervisor Amanda Masters said the new contract primarily focuses on addressing fine motor and gross motor needs for children. Masters said the agreement also includes provisions for speech therapy should the school system require additional support beyond its […]
East 52 Fire Honors Massingille Memory With Weekend Event
The East 52 Volunteer Fire Department gearing up for its annual Catfish Tournament at Horse Creek Marina honoring the late firefighter Bobby Massingille. Chief James King said Massingille was one of the founding members of the volunteer fire department and was instrumental in the department’s growth. While the event raises funds for the department, King […]
Mills Projects Surplus Through Conservative Fiscal Strategy
City Manager James Mills projects a budget surplus for Cookeville in the new fiscal year as the process approaches. Mills said the city recently completed several weeks of meetings with individual department heads to evaluate specific needs and capital requirements for the municipality as a whole. Mills said the local government maintains a consistent policy […]
Putnam Early Voting Upticks, Surrounding Counties Lag
Putnam County seeing a slight uptick in early voting numbers, as other counties across the Upper Cumberland are experiencing a slow down. Putnam County Election Administrator Jennifer Murphy said she predicts nearly 30 percent total voter turnout for this election, compared to just 12 percent back in 2022. “We have more candidates on the ballot […]
Etherton Finding Rhythm, Confidence With Golden Eagles
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles men’s golfer Nick Etherton said he has found that some of his best moments on the course come with his teammates just a few steps away. “You’re on the road with these guys so much, you’re around them every day,” Etherton said. “There’s a lot of tournaments where we’ll start on […]
