System Repairing Lights At Cornerstone Baseball Field
The Putnam County School Board has awarded a bid to repair the field lights at the Cornerstone Elementary Baseball Field. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the school has had issues turning the lights on. Martin said after further investigation, the school system determined that the lights needed new wiring. “We got some electricians […]
Ditty Road Closure To Begin Monday For T-DOT Project
A portion of Ditty Road between Baxter Road and the entrance to Portobello America will be closed starting Monday as T-DOT will begin work on the Portobello Industrial Access Project. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said the closure is necessary to safely complete drainage upgrades, grading, resurfacing, and road widening for the new alignment […]
Baxter Signifying New Identity With Welcome Signs
Baxter signifying its new identity after cutting the ribbon Monday on two new welcome signs, one off Highway 56 and the other in downtown. Baxter installed the sign using an estimated $15,000 downtown revitalization grant. Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes said the signs signify that the heart of Baxter remains the same. “It still has that […]
New Barn At Upperman To Help Grow Livestock Program
Putnam County Schools have purchased a new post-frame barn to install at Upperman High School for the school’s agriculture program. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the 1,700 square foot barn will cost an estimated $76,000 and will be paid for through a grant. Vester said the barn will be used to house […]
Anatolia Announces Baxter As First Tennessee Location
Anatolia Cabinet and Millwork will bring 56 new high-paying jobs to Baxter, the state announced Thursday. Anatolia’s new facility will use an AI-integrated production system, which will be the first and only factory of its kind in Tennessee. The new factory part of an estimated $9.6 million investment. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said Anatolia’s […]
Baxter Award Bid To Relocate Ditty Road Utility Lines
Baxter Aldermen have awarded an estimated $1 million bid to relocate utility lines along Ditty Road for T-DOT’s Portobello Industrial Access Project. T-DOT would not bid out the Portobello Industrial Access Project until the lines were relocated. Consulting Engineer Tom Bennett said he would not advise rebidding the project to relocate the utility lines, as […]
Baxter Harvest Festival Features Antique Motorcar Visit
Motorcar enthusiasts will have a great opportunity to see antique vehicles Saturday at the Baxter Harvest Festival. Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes said the antique cars are part of a group that will be traveling on the Nashville Eastern Railroad as part of the Nashville and Eastern Railroad Excursion. Holmes said this is the first time […]
Baxter Searching For Money To Pay For Fire Communication
Baxter will have to search for funding to purchase a new radio communication system for volunteer firefighters. Baxter Fire Chief Matt White requested the system last month, as several volunteer firefighters are without a radio. But the low bid came in at $16,000. Mayor Danny Holmes said the city’s budget is tight. “I want them […]
Baxter Aldermen Approve Pay Period Change Thursday
Baxter Aldermen approved a resolution to change the city employee pay period schedule during Thursday night’s meeting. The change will hold employees’ pay back a week. Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes said the change is to fix a payroll issue and get all employees on the same pay schedule. “When we have our payroll, it’s due […]
Two Putnam Men Arrested For Crimes Against Children
Two Putnam County men arrested on charges of crimes against children in two separate incidents. Cookeville Police arrested 29-year-old Matthew T. Whitehead of Baxter and 27-year-old Jake Tyler Osorio of Cookeville. Both face felonies. Local law enforcement conducted a search warrant on Whitehead’s and Osorio’s residence and seized multiple devices. Both Whitehead and Osorio admitted […]
