Bids Opening To Prepare Tennessee Ave Fairgrounds For Construction
Bids will be going out this month to start moving dirt at the new fairgrounds at Tennessee Avenue. Mayor Randy Porter said finding a contractor may be difficult, so the county is getting ahead by sharing information to interested companies. “We’re looking at 160 acres on one-side and 35 on the other side, so if […]
At Least One Retailer Has Visited Putnam Fairgrounds To Consider Purchase
At least one large retail company is interested in locating at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Mayor Randy Porter said the Nashville-based firm representing the county needs a signed letter for intent of purchase by March. “We’ve already had one visit from a company that’s come here to look,” Porter said. “I think we will have […]
Putnam Commissioners Excited For Opportunities At New Fairgrounds
Putnam County Commissioners liked what they saw in the preliminary draft for the new fairgrounds at a work session Monday night. District 11 Commissioner Darren Wilson said the drawings showed an opportunity to enhance the community through a new venue. “The midway is going to be larger,” Wilson said. “The event area is going to […]
New Fairgrounds Location Brings Opportunities Beyond The Fair
The new Putnam County fairgrounds location will have the potential to host more than just the fair. Mayor Randy Porter shared the first proposed plans for the facility with county commissioners Monday night. He said that the 160-acre location will house an expo center, a conference building, and venues for concerts and tournaments. “The premiere […]
Putnam County Mayor Optimistic About Retail Prospects At Fairgrounds Site
Mayor Randy Porter said he’s optimistic about prospects of retailers coming to the Putnam County Fairgrounds site. Commissioners approved to move forward with Nashville-based Baker Storey McDonald for the fairgrounds at their meeting Monday night. The developer is now seeking out potential retailers for the site. Porter said it has several groups its in communication […]
Putnam Commissioners Approve Option Agreement On Fairgrounds
Putnam County Commissioners agreed to an option with a Nashville-based firm to purchase the 41.41 acres of the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The purchase price: $12.42 million. Commissioners voted 24-0 Monday night to move forward with Baker Storey McDonald of Nashville to recruit major retailers to the site off South Jefferson Avenue. The developer would have […]
Porter In Discussions With Possible Buyers Of Fairgrounds
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter is in discussions with possible buyers for the fairgrounds. Porter said it is hard to tell at this point, but an update of an offer could be brought up at Monday’s commission meeting. “I have some folks that I have been talking to about the sale of the fairgrounds that […]
Putnam Co. Vaccine Drive-Thru Changing Hours Of Operation
Putnam County’s drive-thru vaccination site at the fairgrounds is changing its hours. Starting this week, the South Walnut Avenue location will operate Monday through Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday noon to 6:30 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to noon. Antone 16 and older is eligible to be vaccinated in Putnam County. No pre-registration is […]
Overton Changing COVID Testing Site And Hours
Overton County COVID testing is being moved to the county fairgrounds starting Tuesday. Health Department Nursing Director Megan Reeder said hours of testing are also changing to 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “That’s to help us with vaccines,” Reeder said. We can get done with testing a little earlier, and then, move into the vaccine […]
Grant Funds Help Pay For Jackson Co. Fairground Upgrades
The Jackson County Fairgrounds will receive $150,000 in renovations as the county commission moved the grant funds to its budget Monday night. Mayor Randy Heady said improvements to the horse barn and the Ag center will be the focus of the work. “I don’t remember the last time some work was done,” Heady said. “We […]
