Putnam To Hire Construction Manager To Expand Health Department
A $1.6 million expansion of the Putnam County Health Department received approval from the county commission Monday. Commissioners voted to allow Mayor Randy Porter to hire a construction manager not exceeding $850,000. Porter said the state health department will provide the remaining $750,000. “It has one entrance and one exit, and that presents a problem […]
Monterey Water And Sewer Paving Project Completes Under Budget
Monterey putting the wraps on its water and sewer and paving projects to extend service under I-40. James C. Hailey and Company CMFO Zeda Hillis said that the town was fortunate they were able to come in some $60,000 under budget “Because of the time constraints and him coming in under and working faster, we […]
Putnam To Begin Surveying Who Wants Public Water Access
Putnam residents who do not have access to public water should expect a notification from the county in the coming days. Mayor Randy Porter said under served areas will either receive a letter or phone call to gauge interest in getting water. “Tennessee Tech is partnering with us on this also to have an intern […]
Cookeville Water Seeks Funding For Water Plant Expansion
The Cookeville Water Department has applied for funding to expand capacity at its Center Hill Lake water treatment plant. Community Development Partners is assisting the city with the $17.5 million EPA loan application. President Evan Saunders said the current water plant’s capacity approaches 80 percent use, a level where the state recommends an expansion. “That’s […]
Cookeville Leisure Services Planning Cane Creek Park Expansion
Putnam County residents can get their first glimpse of preliminary plans to develop 31 acres by Cane Creek Park Tuesday. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the city wants to do a mile extension of the current walking trail to connect the recently purchased land. “One of the things that we heard in our […]
Putnam Schools Surveying White Plains For Site Expansion
The Putnam County School System is taking another step towards an expansion at White Plains Academy. Deputy Director Tim Martin said a land survey has been contracted. Martin said the purpose is finding the best location on the campus for the VITAL Center and Student Services. “They’ll have to go out there and determine if […]
Putnam Sports Complex Expansion On Pace For Fall Completion
The expansion of Putnam County’s Sports Complex is about 90 percent completed. That is according to Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson. Albertson said the two new fields and access road should be complete in about two months. “There actually working on the concrete for the sidewalks today, and then, it will […]
Putnam Schools Student Services Provides For Families In Need
A considered expansion of the Putnam Schools Student Service Building has some wondering what happens at the facility. Student Service Supervisor Trey Upchurch said the program has seven personnel that focus on student health, family resources and providing necessities. “We offer a mental health liaison,” Upchurch said. “That is for students and faculty. Our nursing […]
Rail Trail Authority Wants Local Support For Trail Expansion
The Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority is seeking support from local municipalities for east to west trail expansion. Cookeville City Council Member Charles Womack brought a resolution before the council Monday night. Womack said that in its desire to expand, the Rail Trail Authority thought the best way to get federal funding for the project […]
Clay Co. BOE Exploring Feasibility Of Expanding High School
The Clay County School Board explored options for a possible expansion of the district’s high school. Board members heard from two Cookeville construction firms during a Tuesday planning session. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said the presentations were the first step to see if an expansion would be financially feasible. “We’ve got the baseline now,” […]
