Veteran Servant Nelson To Retire After 46 Years Of Work

Putnam County Trustee Freddie Nelson will retire from public service in August after a 46-year career that spanned the classroom and the county courthouse. Nelson’s final day in office will be the last day of August. Nelson said a new trustee will take over the position on September 1. “I had thirty years with the […]
Property Tax Notices Arriving, Avoid Common Mistakes Now

The first round of property tax notices has been sent out, likely arriving in your mailbox over the next few days. The deadline to pay property taxes is the end of February. Overton County Trustee Peggy Smith said notices are always first sent out during the first week of October, as that is the earliest […]
Cookeville, Putnam Asking Residents To Consider Payment Alternatives

Cookeville is asking residents to consider their options for property tax payments before coming to city hall. City Manager James Mills said due to COVID they would ask residents to consider mail, using a drop box or drive-thru and online services. Mills said he hopes city hall can have fewer restrictions in the future, but […]









