Putnam Commissioner Said County Needs To Be Realistic With Land Values
Putnam County Commissioner Jonathan Williams said current economic uncertainties need to be considered as the county considers selling two pieces of property. The county fairgrounds valued at $10.1 million is being considered for auction next spring. The possible sale of the Highway Department’s school bus garage property adjacent to the Jefferson Walmart is appraised at […]
Step One for Sewer Extension Underway for New Fairgrounds
The first step in extending sewer lines to the new fairgrounds on Tennessee Avenue is underway. Cookeville Director of the Water Quality Control Department Ronnie Kelly said they have already met with engineers to develop the scope of services needed to begin negotiating a contract for this 6 month study. Kelly said this will take […]
Fireworks, Music Set For Cookeville 4th
Cookeville and Putnam County will celebrate the Fourth of July this year as Red, White and Boom returns for a sixth year. “It’ll be a little different, as most things are in this time that we’re living in,” Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said. “But it doesn’t mean that we can’t do it and can’t do […]
