Sheriff’s Department Inmate Work Crews Slowly Getting Back To Usual Services
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department work crews are gearing back up to full speed after slowing services during the pandemic. Sheriff Eddie Farris said that it’s been hard to get full service back because court closures have slowed the number of inmates sentenced. “In order for somebody to be eligible to go out and work on […]
Keep Putnam Beautiful Continues Fight Of Ongoing Litter Issue In Upper Cumberland
If you travel Highway 111 in Cookeville, you noticed the median mowed this week and in its aftermath, trash all through the grass. Keep Putnam County Beautiful Executive Coordinator Rob Wright said that litter in the county happens both intentionally and unintentionally. He said that the best thing to do to fix the issue is […]
Keep Putnam Beautiful Commission Fighting Litter Issue Through Annual Event
The Keep Putnam County Beautiful Commission is trying to engage as many Putnam County residents as possible to remove as much litter as possible. Executive Director Rob Wright said that’s why the commission is hosting its annual Putnam Proud Clean-Up event. Wright said that littering is an issue that occurs both purposefully and accidentally, and […]
Cumberland County Leading Tennessee In Recycling
For the first time ever, Cumberland County has been recognized as the Government Recycler of The Year in Tennessee. The award comes from the Tennessee Recycling Coalition. Solid Waste Director Conrad Welch said with this recognition, his department cannot take any steps backwards. “It’s kind of raised the bar,” Welch said. “It’s been difficult with […]
Cookeville Council To Explore City Ordinance Prohibiting Grass On Streets
The Cookeville City Council will consider revising an ordinance to prohibit blowing grass clippings onto roadways. The revision would classify grass clippings as a form of litter. Planning Department Director Jon Ward said that are multiple issues that come with grass clippings in the roadways. “It’s a safety hazard,” Ward said. It causes a hazard […]
