Former Coach Heard Returns To Cookeville Basketball
Josh Heard returning as the head boys basketball coach at Cookeville High School after previously leading the program to a state runner-up finish in 2023. Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Adam Kefauver said Heard originally stepped away from the program for family reasons but felt led to return to coaching. Kefauver said the vacancy was […]
New Hitting Facility Advances Cookeville Softball Program
Cookeville High Softball expecting an August completion date for its new indoor hitting facility and locker room facility. Head coach Jordan Webb said the Putnam County School District recognized a need for female athletes to have access to the same quality of facilities already available to male sports. Webb said the project will provide the […]
Flyin’ Frogs Ready For Inaugural Cookeville Opener Tuesday
The Cookeville Flyin’ Frogs will bring the region’s new wooden bat league with a roster harboring local talent to its Monday opener. General Manager Philip Hopewell said the team has focused heavily on recruiting pitchers to handle the demands of a busy summer schedule. Hopewell said the pitching staff has doubled in size since the […]
Putnam Schools Upgrades Cookeville High Trash Compactor
Putnam County Schools investing $48,000 to replace the aging trash compactor at Cookeville High School to streamline waste management. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said the current equipment has reached the end of its functional life after years of frequent repairs. Martin said the school system received professional advice that the unit can […]
Putnam Schools Facing $5 Million New Fiscal Budget Gap
Putnam County Schools officials are facing a $5.1 million budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year as the board approved the first draft of the budget Thursday night. Director of Schools Corby King said the school system is entering the fourth year of a five-year strategic plan that prioritizes academic achievement and personnel retention. King […]
Smith Wants Coordinated Approach To Physical, Mental Health
Julie Smith is transitioning into her new role as the School Coordinated Health Supervisor for the Putnam County Schools after working at Cookeville High School for nearly 25 years. Smith said her goal is holistic approach to physical and mental health and wellness support for students and staff of the system. Smith said when student’s […]
Cookeville Students Share Education Opinions At Conference
Cookeville High School students Milca Reyes and Gabriel Rouchon back from the Student Congress On Policies in Education conference at Belmont. Cookeville High Assistant Principal Amy Rouchon said students across each county in Tennessee were chosen to represent the high school and compete in policy debates on issues affecting their educational environment. “A lot of […]
Davis Heads To State Championship, First In 12 Years
A Putnam County student headed to the state’s American Legion Oratorical contest Saturday for the first time in 12 years. Cookeville High School Senior Navada Davis recently took first place at a regional competition. American Legion Post 46 Oratorical Chairman Richard Buford said the contest challenges high school students to develop a deeper understanding of […]
CHS FFA Wins State Agricultural Communications Title
The Cookeville High School FFA Agricultural Communications Team won first place at the State FFA Convention and will advance to the national competition this fall. Cookeville Agriculture Teacher Danielle Johnson said the students began preparing for the intensive competition as early as December. The team previously placed second at the middle Tennessee regional event before […]
Cookeville High Completes Auditorium Lighting Project
Cookeville High School has completed its auditorium lighting project, upgrading the space with new equipment aimed at improving visibility and enhancing performances and school events. Cookeville High School Executive Principal Karen Trentham said the auditorium now has a completely rewired lighting system with additional lighting. Trentham said the project was a major upgrade. “As long […]
