Putnam Awarded $882K Grant To Expand Power In Emergencies
Putnam County received a major federal grant of more than $822,000 to install emergency generators at key county facilities. County Mayor Randy Porter said FEMA will allow the county to purchase backup generators for ten different facilities, including community centers, libraries, and government buildings. Porter said the county originally applied for the funding several years […]
New Pickleball Courts Planned For Community Center
Putnam County Parks and Recreation beginning the planning for six new pickleball courts at the Cookeville Community Center. The Association of Pickleball Professionals reports a 223 percent increase in participation over the last three years. Putnam Parks and Recreation Director Cody Maynard said that increase being seen in resident requests. “Pickleball has grown tremendously, probably […]
Cookeville Community Center Accepting Donations For Tornado Relief
Putnam County will be collecting donations for Middle Tennesseans dealing with the aftermath of Saturday’s tornado through Wednesday. Cookeville Community Center Program Coordinator Debbie Parker said the center will take donations until 4pm Monday, and from 8am-7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Parker said she remembers the support the Upper Cumberland received during the tornadoes of […]
Putnam Improving Cookeville Community Center Through Roofing And Painting Project
The Cookeville Community Center getting a new look thanks to some capital projects. Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said the classic red brick and green roof people know will soon be mostly gray after a roofing and painting project. “We were having quite a few leaks, and it had been something […]
Putnam Commissioners To Return To Meetings In Cookeville Community Center
Putnam County Commissioners will move their county commission meetings back to the Cookeville Community Center. Mayor Randy Porter said that after conversations with Chair Mike Atwood, they made the decision citing concern over rising COVID numbers. “I know our hospital is feeling the effects and having a lot of COVID cases and is kind of […]
Inaugural CASA Motorcycle Ride To Support Child Advocacy
UCHRA CASA is holding an inaugural motorcycle poker run to help raise money for four counties on Saturday. That includes Putnam, Overton, Cumberland and Smith Counties. Director Damon Prince said they support children who have been abused or neglected and are in the court system. He said despite receiving state funding, fundraising makes a significant […]
Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots at Three Putnam Schools
The Putnam County Health Department will hold a drive-by flu shot event Monday at three schools. Anyone is welcome to get a free flu shot at either Burks Elementary, Upperman Middle School or Jere Whitson Elementary from 3pm-7pm Monday. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said during the pandemic it’s important to protect everyone’s […]
