160+ Jobs, $40M Investment In New Highlands Firm Opportunity
The Cookeville City Council approved the sale of approximately 27.4 acres in the Highlands Business Park for a proposed special vehicle manufacturing facility. Project Green involves the construction of a built-to-suit facility for a foreign company by the Hollingsworth Company. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the three parcels will be sold for $38,500 per […]
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 […]
Tech Celebrates Historically Large Graduating Class Friday
Tennessee Tech celebrates its largest graduation ceremony in school history with Friday’s Commencement exercises. News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said more than 1,600 students are eligible to participate in the spring event. Frank said the record-breaking class includes more than 1,500 students graduating this semester along with a group of summer graduates cleared […]
Local NAACP Branch Protests Congressional Redistricting
NAACP Branch President Tom Savage said a march on the legislature this week tried to make a statement about this week’s redistricting session. Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District covers Memphis and most of its suburbs, and is the only Democratic district in the state. The Cookeville Branch President Tom Savage said the redistricting is not among […]
Cyclists Need To Follow Rules Of Road, Wear Helmets
With spring weather in full bloom, more bicyclists are taking to the roadways for exercise, but local law enforcement said following traffic guidelines are key. From using hands as turn signals to displaying a white light and red rear reflectors, Cookeville Police Sergeant Charlotte Austin said cyclists need to be mindful of the rules when […]
Porter Wins Over Nabors In Putnam County Mayoral Race
Putnam County Republican Mayor Randy Porter took home 86 percent of the Republican vote to win Tuesday. Porter beat challenger Wayne Nabors with 8,088 votes to Nabor’s 1,310. “We were just blown away by the turnout for the vote and all the folks that voted for us,” Porter said. It’s been a long campaign, but […]
Cookeville Council Mulls Four New Public Works Trucks
Cookeville City Council will consider plans Thursday to purchase four new Public Works vehicles to modernize its fleet and replace equipment lost in recent fires. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the department is seeking a Front Load Garbage Truck, a Grinder Truck, a Dumpster Truck and Street Sweeper. Elrod said the new streetsweeper will […]
Candidates Detail Mental Demands Of Seeking Office
Candidates will put in the final hours of work Election Day, but former candidates said the emotional fatigue of the final hours can be the hardest part of the campaign. Former Cookeville City Council member Jim Woodford said he views election day as more stressful than the months of campaigning because of the emotional weight […]
Cookeville Officials Lift Outdoor Burn Ban For Residents
Cookeville officials lifted the local outdoor burn ban following recent rainfall and the expectation of more precipitation throughout the week. Cookeville Fire Officials said burn permits will be issued as weather conditions allow. Officials said the previous ban on open burning was intended to help reduce the risk of wildfires. Officials said the rain of […]
Cookeville Officials Seek Input On Depot Project Monday
Cookeville seeking public input Monday night on the 39 Depot Street project, aiming to revitalize the West Side area through new parking, green spaces and better traffic flow. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the project focuses on a property the city purchased to highlight local shops and establish a long-term vision for the district. Wheaton said […]
