Baxter Residents Spending April Cleaning Up Community
Baxter residents are focused on cleaning up the community this month as April has been dubbed Baxter Beautification Month. Beautification Chair Jeanie Lee said with new homes and businesses popping up in Baxter all the time, there is more incentive than ever to look presentable. She said beautification is an ongoing effort, but working together […]
Putnam Planning Rescinds County Road Recommendation
The Putnam County Planning Commission rescinded a recommendation to accept a new county road during its Tuesday meeting. Planning Director Kevin Rush said parts of Anna Maria Lane’s gravel were washed out by heavy rains after the commission suggested adding the street to the county list in February. Rush said he spoke with Road Supervisor […]
Baxter Changing Regulations On Subdivision Lighting
Changes in Baxter regulations will require subdivision developers to install their own streetlights, releasing the city from that responsibility. Building Inspector and Codes Officer Bob Lane said the need for a change has arisen now that a handful of subdivisions are under construction. He said the city has been installing wooden streetlights and paying per-light […]
Portobello Adding 100K Square Feet To Facility
Portobello designing a 100,000 foot addition for its Baxter facility, because the company needs more warehouse space. Baxter Mayor John Martin said engineers are in the process of design work now, with a hope to put the project out for bid quickly. The facility off Interstate 40 included plans for the expansion. Baxter officials said […]
Baxter To One-Way Broad Street To Improve Flow
Baxter Aldermen voted Thursday night to one-way Broad Street in an effort to continue the revitalization of the downtown. Mayor John Martin said he had talked to a lot of the business owners who saw the increased parking as a benefit. Martin said the plan would also include clear markings and signage to move people […]
Monterey Starts Countywide Parks And Rec Master Plan
Putnam County, Baxter, Monterey will pursue the development of a countywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan through a UCDD grant. Monterey Aldermen agreed Monday night to the proposed plan. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the master plan would examine land and facilities in Monterey parks and create long-term goals for how to use them. “There […]
Putnam County Fire Taking Bids For Fire Station 34
Building plans are approved and Putnam County is taking bids for the construction of Fire Station 34 in Baxter. Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said the new facility would make the area safer with improved fire protection. Hicks said it would significantly lower insurance premiums for residents by giving the area a “Class A” […]
Putnam Sheriff Offering Classes For Retired Officers
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department will hold a firearm certification course for retired law enforcement at the Department’s training facility in Baxter. Sheriff Eddie Farris said 2004 legislation allows retired officers to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States by participating in annual training. He said the Department is proud to offer resources and […]
Winell Lee Leaving Cookeville’s Jackson Street For Baxter
Winell Lee’s Jackson Street location will be closing, with the longtime Putnam County company expanding to a brand new facility in Baxter. Marketing and Design Director Jeanie Lee said the store’s 34 years in Cookeville have been great and the store has accomplished a lot. She said the store has run out of space to […]
Cookeville Water Back To Normal Levels After Leaks From Cold
Cookeville residents can go back to their normal water usage as the city’s water tanks have returned to normal operating levels. The Cookeville Department of Water Quality Control had been requesting voluntary water reduction since early last week following leaks caused by the winter storm. Last Wednesday, the department recorded its highest-ever level of demand. […]
