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Tech Putting Putnam First With Early Admissions Opportunity

Putnam County Students can submit applications to Tennessee Tech beginning Tuesday as part of Tennessee Tech’s Putnam First initiative. This year’s application period opens August 1, giving Putnam County students a two-week head start. Tech’s Campus Visits Coordinator Peyton Land said the goal of Putnam First is to deepen the connection with local students. “We […]

Bennett: Two Baxter Capital Projects Nearing Completion

Positive news on two important projects for Baxter. City Engineer Tom Bennett said the sewer rehab project has begun wrapping up. Bennett said officials do not yet know how much this will help with infiltration reduction. Bennett said they will be part of the monitoring to begin next. “You know, it’s really exciting to see […]

Jamestown Rotary Club Celebrates 80th Anniversary

The Jamestown Rotary Club celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. President April Conatser said Jamestown Rotary has been involved in many community service projects and fundraising over the years. Conatser said she has only been in the club for a few years, but she is proud of what the club has accomplished. “One of the […]

Livingston Approves 2025-2026 Fiscal Budget, Tax Increase

Livingston Aldermen have approved the city’s budget on final reading for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The city’s budget does contain a five-cent property tax increase as requested by MTAS. Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said the city tries to do a small tax increase gradually rather than doing one big increase every few years. Burnett […]

Disruption At Putnam Commission Meeting Leads To Arrest

A disruption after the conclusion of the Putnam County Commissioners meeting on Monday night has led to an arrest. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, a group of attendees, including individuals from the Putnam County Democratic Party, Putnam County Young Democrats, and the Indivisible Upper Cumberland Group, were present and generally peaceful. However, some […]

Lester Flatt Historical Marker Unveiled In Sparta Ceremony

White County unveiled a Tennessee Musical Pathways Historical Marker commemorating bluegrass legend Lester Flatt Thursday morning. Flatt recorded bluegrass music with Earl Scruggs as “Flatt and Scruggs” and was a member of Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys. His granddaughter Tammy Brumfield, said Flatt left his fame at the door around the family. Brumfield said despite living […]

TCAT Students Help Build Police Training Facility

A new facility where Livingston’s Police Department can conduct training will be completed soon. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said crews are putting the finishing touches on a new 60×80 foot facility. Smith said much of the work has been done by students at TCAT Livingston. Smith said it was school president Cliff Wightman who […]

Preparation Key For Summer Cave Exploration Across UC

The Upper Cumberland has a hidden tourism attraction for summer visitors below its feet. Tennessee Cave Rescuer Brad Tipton said caves are relatively safe. Tipton said problems occur when folks are not prepared for the adventure. “These folks need to, you know, have sufficient light sources, they have to have sufficient food and water,” Tipton […]