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 […]
Reflecting On The Leslie Town Centre As It Approaches 20 Years
The Leslie Town Centre approaches 20 years as the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce’s home and community hub. Dwight Henry served on the Cookeville City Council during the inception of the Centre. He said city leaders at the time wanted to fill a need in the community that would provide the chamber with more space […]
Hearts For Healthcare Heroes Rallying Support For CRMC Workers
Some Cookeville residents plan to gather on Thursday to support the men and women inside CRMC fighting against COVID. Hearts for Healthcare Heroes Organizer Lendzi Chandley said the idea came after a friend who works in the hospital felt beaten down after last week’s protest. Chandley said rallying for the people who want to save […]
Hank Aaron’s Passing Makes Former Cookeville Mayor Reflect
The passing of baseball legend Hank Aaron brings back the memory of when the hall of fame slugger made his way to Cookeville. Former Cookeville Mayor Dwight Henry got the chance to spend one on one time with Aaron during his visit for the Cookeville Mall’s 10th anniversary. Henry said the news of Aaron’s passing […]
Henry: Lack Of Communication Can Lead To City-County Issues
Former Cookeville City Council member Dwight Henry saw the good and bad of the relationship between the city of Cookeville and Putnam County during his three terms on the council. He said communication can quickly deteriorate the relationship. “One of the things I learned is there’s no such thing as too much communication,” Henry said. […]
35-Year Broadcaster Penn Dies Tuesday
Long-time Upper Cumberland broadcaster Bill Penn died Tuesday after a long illness. He was 69. Penn’s wife, Debra Penn, said Bill passed away peacefully Tuesday after spending several weeks at the hospital. Penn said Bill had been in failing health this spring. Penn spent some 35 years serving listeners and advertisers across the region. He […]
