Nearly $13M In March Permits For Putnam Construction
Putnam County saw strong construction numbers in March, generating nearly $13 million across 39 total permits. The monthly figures reflect building activity strictly within the county limits and exclude data from the municipalities. The total construction value for the year currently stands at more than $25.5 million. A total of 39 permits issued for $12.8 […]
March Early Voting Now Open Throughout The UC
Upper Cumberland residents can experience a quicker, easier voting process for the March 5 election by early voting this week. Cumberland County Administrator of Elections Jill Davis said there has been a low turnout at her office as well since early voting opened Wednesday. She said even if people are not worried about wait times, […]
Crossville Begins Search For New City Manager As Wood Set To Retire
Crossville has begun the search for a new city manager to replace Greg Wood, who is scheduled to retire in March. Crossville Human Resources Manager Leah Crockett said Wood has agreed to stay on until the city has his replacement in place. His current contract ends in March. Crockett said the city hopes to have […]
Putnam EMA Director Tyler Smith Honored For Tornado Leadership
Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith has received the state’s highest honor for leadership to the response of the 2020 March tornado. EMA of Tennessee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency presented Smith the Bill Worth Award Tuesday at the Statewide emergency manager’s conference in Franklin. “It really shocked me,” Smith said. “We were here […]
Burn Permits Required Until May 15th
Good weather and yard cleanup make for a good time for fires, but a burn permit is required by the state until May 15th. Tim Phelps is the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Cumberland District Communication Officer. Phelps said permits are used to protect against wildfires. “Burn permits are our way of communicating with residents when, […]
