CRMC Enhances Local Gastroenterology Care, New Suite
Cookeville Regional will construct a new endoscopy suite to expand local access to gastroenterology services and meet a growing demand for specialized care in the region. Marketing and Communications Director Hannah Davis said the project is a direct response to a community need. Davis said the medical center identified this requirement and incorporated the expansion […]
Cookeville Regional Ends Putnam Athletic Trainer Partnership
Cookeville Regional will no longer provide athletic trainers to Putnam County high schools after choosing not to submit a bid for a new contract. Director of Marketing and Communications Hannah Davis said the hospital recently completed a five-year agreement to supply trainers to the district. The school system is currently requesting proposals from other organizations […]
Expanded CRMC Urgent Care Hours Go Into Effect Monday
Cookeville Regional Medical Center expanded its Urgent Care hours to 7am to 11pm daily, effective Monday. Director of Marketing and Communications Hannah Davis said seven full-time and four part-time medical providers are currently seeing about 600 patients per week. The extended service time is intended to take pressure off the emergency room. “The whole idea […]
CRMC Starting 4W/5W Expansion Project July 5th
Construction on Cookeville Regional’s 4W/5W project set to begin Wednesday, increasing the hospital’s bed capacity. The project is set to cost some $16.4 million. Marketing and Communications Director Hannah Davis said it will add 40 additional beds as well as a six-unit dialysis center. “This is going to better meet the needs of patients in […]
PCSS Continues Working To Find Solutions For Upperman Baseball Field
Putnam County School System will likely not find a fix for Upperman High School’s baseball fields before the start of this season. Communications Director Hannah Davis said the project has not made large strides after grading work was done after last season. “That is the last that’s been done, but of course conversations internally continue […]
PCSS Seeking Community Input In Survey For Strategic Plan
Putnam County School System seeking input from community stakeholders through a survey being sent out Tuesday. Communications Supervisor Hannah Davis said the survey will help with a strategic plan. She said that will guide the system’s trajectory over the next five to 10 years. “We have an amazing community that truly supports a high-quality education […]
PCSS Seeking Community Input In New School Year Calendar Planning
Putnam County Schools seeking feedback as the calendar committee plans its next three-year school calendar. Communications Supervisor Hannah Davis said that the online survey is available to those both involved in the school system and those that are simply in the community. “All of them can go and take this survey to give back information […]
Putnam Schools Starting Next Three-Year Calendar Planning Process
Putnam County Schools beginning the process of creating its next three-year school calendar. Calendar Committee Co-Chair Hannah Davis said that a committee is formed to take into account holidays, breaks, and anything else that could affect school days. “The committee’s job is really to do the research and look over the calendar and make those […]
Putnam Schools Taking Application For Pre-K Program
Putnam County School System now taking applications for its Pre-K program. Pre-K-4th Grade Instructional Supervisor Dr. Diana Wood said that the program can give a huge leg up to children before they start kindergarten. “Throughout the day they will be exposed to literacy instruction, math instruction, they’ll have times of centers, learning centers, they’ll have […]
Vertical Coffee Company Hopeful For May Opening Date For Location Expansion
A downtown Cookeville coffee shop is hoping for a May opening date for its new expansion across from its current location on Spring Street. Vertical Coffee Company, formerly known as Broast, Co-Owner Hannah Davis said that the company’s roasting operations are outgrowing the current facility. She said that two of their regular customers, Lauren and […]
