Seven Pick Up Election Packets For Putnam City Elections
Seven people who plan to run for seats in cities across Putnam County picked up election packets in the first hours for the August 6 elections. Ali Bagci, Luke Eldridge, and Mason Harville have picked up packets to run for Cookeville City Council. Cookeville will have five council seats on the ballot. Algood voters will […]
Cookeville Wrestler Martin Embraces Leadership, Confidence
Entering his third year on the mats for the Cookeville Cavaliers, wrestler Jacob Martin said he has quickly become more than just a competitor, instead emerging as a leader. Martin first got into wrestling through friends in middle school. Martin said he had some friends that wrestled in middle school and after he thought it […]
Fire Chief: Christmas Tree Fires Common In January
More than one-third of house fires nationwide in January originate with Christmas trees. Cookeville Fire Chief Benton Young said live Christmas tree fires are fairly common. Young said trees roots tend to die and the trees completely dry out. “They’re not able to pull up the water as they should in nature, so they dry […]
Chamber Awards Lori Richards Ambassador Of The Year
The Livingston-Overton Chamber of Commerce has honored Lori Richards with the Ambassador of the Year Award for her work in the community. The Chamber awarded four members of the community Legacy Awards, honoring each of them for showing selfless support toward the Chamber. The Ambassador of the Year Award recognizes Vol State Campus Director Richards […]
Christmas Is Over, Don’t Forget To Properly Dispose Tree
Many families use real Christmas trees as a decoration each year, a local solid waste director says don’t let tree disposal become an afterthought this holiday season. Putnam County Solid Waste Director Doug Ashburn said live Christmas trees should be disposed of at a landfill or local chip-yard. Ashburn said properly disposing of Christmas trees […]
Cookeville’s Herren Embraces Expanded Role With Cavaliers
Cookeville Cavaliers basketball player Bryce Herren said he has reached the next stage of his basketball career, and this season, that growth shows up in more ways than just points on the scoreboard. Now settled into his role with the Cavaliers, Herren said he plays with a noticeable calm and confidence. Rather than forcing his […]
Three Local Ministers On How The Christmas Story Resonates
As Christmas Eve approaches, local ministers agree on one thing, the Christmas Story still resonates. Three local ministers agreed they especially liked the shepherds receiving the announcement from the angels in the night. Cookeville Baptist Church Senior Pastor Scott McKinney said the shepherds were on the outskirts of society. “Christ didn’t come, or the announcement […]
Mine Lick Creek 16-Lot Development Final Plat Approved
The Cookeville Planning Commission has approved a final plat for the 16-lot River Ranch Development located on Mine Lick Creek Road. Community development Director Jon Ward said the preliminary plat was granted with the condition of a divided median with 12-foot travel lanes. Ward said the fire department had concerns with the depicted grass median, […]
Planning Approves Dodson Branch Annexation Plan Services
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a plan of services Monday night for the proposed Dodson Branch annexation. The commission asked if some of the sewer services would be cost-shared with the developer who requested annexation. Community Development Director Jon Ward said those conversations are in the works, but have not gone very far. “Cost shares […]
Surprise Christmas Puppies May Be Unfair To Dog, Recipient
Surprising a loved one with a puppy this Christmas could cause more heartache than happiness….for the family and the pet. Cookeville Putnam County Animal Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said recipients should be involved with choosing the dog. Tracy said most times when people adopt, they develop a connection with a dog that will last. Sometimes […]
