CPD And Power Of Putnam Combat Addiction Stigma
Putnam County leaders uniting to address the local impact of the drug crisis by hosting a joint community event focused on reducing the stigma surrounding addiction. Power of Putnam Coalition Director Bill Gibson said the collaboration between law enforcement, healthcare providers, schools, and churches in Putnam County is essential to the success of prevention efforts. […]
Putnam County Fair Names Building For Pam Thomas
Putnam County Fair Board announced it will name the fair office building in honor of long-time volunteer Pam Thomas to commemorate her 33 years of service. Fair Board Member Bill Dyer said the board decided to recognize Thomas’s permanent impact on the organization as the 100th annual Putnam County Fair begins. “Since Pam has been […]
Prescott Will Benefit From South Jefferson Project Finish
Prescott South Elementary and Middle School expecting a more efficient start to the school year following the full reopening of all four lanes on Jefferson Avenue. Principal Tera Brooks said the completion of the long-term construction project eliminates the need for alternate traffic routes or lane closure notifications that previously complicated the school commute. “We […]
Volunteers Power Century Of Putnam County Fair Tradition
The 100th Putnam County Fair kicked off with a Thursday Celebratory Luncheon, marking a century of community tradition powered by hundreds of local volunteers. Fair Board President Brenda Gentry said the milestone represents a significant achievement for the organization and the community. Gentry said the board has decorated the fairgrounds extensively and increased the number […]
Tech Accelerates Admission Timeline For New Students
Tennessee Tech is accelerating its timeline for student admissions and financial aid decisions to provide incoming students with award notifications before Christmas. Outreach Coordinator Joe Clark said the university wants to ensure students are aware of all available financial resources as early as possible to assist with their planning. Clark said providing this information quickly […]
Vandalized Cinderella Park Reopens After Volunteer Repairs
Cinderella Park reopened Wednesday after a local volunteer donated his time and professional skills to repair a playground structure damaged by fireworks and a second act of vandalism. Cookeville Director of Leisure Services Chad McDonald originally said due to the age of the equipment, it was uncertain if repairs would be possible. “We had a […]
Blood Assurance Supplies Reach Critically Low Levels
Blood Assurance is facing a critical shortage of blood supplies with only a few days of inventory for several major blood types. Cookeville Team Supervisor Ashley Barlow said the organization is currently operating with a limited supply of O-positive, O-negative, A-negative, and B-negative blood. Barlow said the summer months traditionally represent the most difficult time […]
Putnam Schools Announce 2026 Open House Schedule
Putnam County School System is launching its annual districtwide Back to School Bash events starting Monday to help students and families prepare for the upcoming school year. School officials said the annual tradition gives students and parents a chance to connect with teachers and staff before the first day of classes. School officials said parents […]
Cookeville Quarry Site Continues To Produce, Limit Problems
A quarry project that caused concerns among Cookeville residents has now changed ownership, and work will continue for multiple years to clear the site. Rogers Group Vice President and Jonathan Niebel said the site at the intersection of Spring Street and Interstate 40 will take at least a decade to clear. Niebel said the facility […]
Putnam Schools Upgrade Jere Whitson Security System
Putnam County Schools utilizing a $33,000 state grant to modernize security at Jere Whitson Elementary School with a new server and five high-resolution cameras. Technology Supervisor Johnny Sloan said the district safety committee identified the school as a priority for the upgrade because the existing equipment had reached the end of its functional life. Sloan […]
