Tennessee Avenue Target For Possible Putnam EMS Substation
Putnam County considering the construction of an additional substation on Tennessee Avenue to improve EMS services on the west side of the county. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the west side is growing with more developments in that area between Cookeville and Baxter. Porter said EMS is already seeing an increase in the number […]
Cornerstone Students Celebrate Take Down Tobacco Day
Cornerstone Elementary celebrated National Take Down Tobacco Day Tuesday as students committed to live a nicotine-free lifestyle. Putnam County Health Educator Liz Rooks said the commitment gives students the chance to take a stand against tobacco companies and nicotine addiction. Rooks said it was great seeing so many young students make the promise. “Their developing […]
Putnam Opens Tornado Memorial Park
Putnam County officially opened its new park memorializing those killed and affected by the tornado that hit Cookeville in March 2020.
Putnam To Take Over Visitors Bureau Operations
Putnam County will take over operations of the Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau from the Chamber of Commerce September 1. County Mayor Randy Porter said the Commissioner of the Department of Tourist Development approached the county looking for ways to increase tourism funding. Porter said the new system would not cost the county anything because they […]
Putnam Approves Budget With 3 Changes
Putnam County Commissioners approved the new fiscal year budget Monday night, adding some $380,000 in expenditures. The increase the result of more funding for the local senior centers, new camera surveillance equipment for the sheriff’s department, and commission change to the cost-of-living raise for county employees. The commission voted to increase raises to $1,500. County […]
Memorial Park Set To Open March, 2025
Putnam County will dedicate its Memorial Park next March, the five-year anniversary of the tornado that killed 19 Putnam County residents. County Mayor Randy Porter said the project was delayed because it took several months to get the necessary permitting for the project from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Porter said they are […]
Putnam Cuts Ribbon On Jail Expansion
Putnam County officially cut the ribbon on its jail expansion Thursday afternoon. Sheriff Eddie Farris thanked residents for the tax dollar investment, the last two sheriffs as well as the current and previous county commissions for making the 119,000 square foot expansion possible. “As most of you know, operating and managing a jail in Tennessee […]
New Grant To Inventory Properties Needing Cleanup
Putnam County will use a $20,000 grant to help identify properties that cannot be developed for various reasons, such as the presence of chemicals. Such properties are called Brownfields. County Mayor Randy Porter said the grant came from the Department of Environment and Conservation. Porter said the state will work with the county to conduct […]
Putnam To Honor Military Thursday Morning
Putnam County residents can honor the US Military during a special July 4th ceremony at the Putnam County Courthouse Thursday morning. Mayor Randy Porter said the ceremony will honor the Veteran’s Honor Guard and the local National Guard Unit. He said he is excited about the timing of the event, as the National Guard Unit […]
Putnam Commissioners Approve Work Release Program
The Putnam County Sheriffs Department will launch a new work release program when the expanded jail opens. Putnam County Commissioners approved the program Monday night. Sheriff Eddie Farris said up to 30 inmates could participate. He said inmates could either qualify to continue working existing jobs and serve time at night, or be selected to […]
