Auction Ends Tuesday, Helping Raise Money For Students
A 56-year-old tradition in its final hours as the Putnam County Kiwanis Club Auction raises money for local student initiatives. Putnam County Kiwanis Club President Bob Palmer said proceeds from the online auction have been used in a lot of ways over the years. Palmer said the club purchased adaptive playground equipment for students with […]
Downtown Conference Center Could Benefit County Tourism
Putnam County’s Tourism Director said the idea of a conference center in downtown Cookeville could benefit the community. A conference center, one of several ideas being considered in Cookeville’s project surrounding the Wilson property. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Executive Director Shan Stout said a conference center could complement the county’s new fairground. “We really need […]
Cookeville Replacing Outdated Electrical At City Hall
Cookeville is beginning the process of replacing the electrical system at City Hall. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said City Hall’s electrical system is old, the same system used when the building was first opened as City Hall. Woods said the electrical system has developed issues over time. “When we’ve had to shut down […]
FilterFab Cookeville Is Newest Empower Certified Employer
Cookeville’s FilterFab the latest local business to become an Empower Certified Employer. Workforce Connections Business Services Coordinator Mallory Copeland said Empower Certified Employers are businesses that understand barriers to financial success, but commit to help people get a fair chance to achieve economic stability. “These employers support families living under that 225 percent of the […]
Cookeville High Students Choreograph Dance Recital
Cookeville High School dance students showcasing their choreography skills during a special performance at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center Friday night. The students planned the hour-long performance. Cookeville High Dance Arts Teacher Merry Flatt said there are four levels of dance offered, and the classes cover all kinds of styles. Flatt said everything down to […]
Cookeville Senior Center Gets $50K From Statewide Grant
The Cookeville Senior Center will get the maximum award $50,000 thanks to a Department of Disability and Aging grant. Center Director Maxine Frasier said the center will use the money for programming support, reliable transportation, and essential operations. Frasier said grants are vital to the center’s investment in local seniors. “All of the things we […]
CityScape Thrilled With Depot Street Renovation Ideas
Cookeville City Scape officials pleased with the preliminary design reveal for Cookeville’s Depot Street Project. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said she loved how the design addresses traffic flow and ensures that businesses are in a walkable area. Kefauver also said she likes the idea of having an event stage where outdoor concerts and events […]
Depot Park, New Broad Street First Design Ideas Revealed
A preliminary design for the Wilson Property includes moving Broad Street south of the Depot, building a park around the trains and lining a new Broad Street with new retail and restaurants. Cookeville City Council called it a starting point as they approved an engineering consulting contract for the property Thursday night. Traffic would leave […]
Week 5 Of Football Sees Road Trips Outside Upper Cumberland
Week 5 of high school football sees road travels sweep the Upper Cumberland teams. Those that stay home will face difficult regional challenges. Clay County travels to Trousdale. Clay County seeks their fourth consecutive victory and second straight on the road. Trousdale County enters play 1-3. Upperman hosts Beech. Upperman will play their first home […]
Evan Banks Emerging As Defensive Anchor For Cavaliers
Cookeville Cavaliers football player Evan Banks begins his fourth season playing middle linebacker on pace to set career highs. Banks enters Friday’s game against Wilson Central among the leaders on the Cavaliers in tackles per game. His eight tackles per game also include an average of 1.5 tackles for loss, most for the Cavaliers. Banks […]
