Putnam Opens Tornado Memorial Park
Putnam County officially opened its new park memorializing those killed and affected by the tornado that hit Cookeville in March 2020.
Memorial Park Set To Open March, 2025
Putnam County will dedicate its Memorial Park next March, the five-year anniversary of the tornado that killed 19 Putnam County residents. County Mayor Randy Porter said the project was delayed because it took several months to get the necessary permitting for the project from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Porter said they are […]
Vietnam Veterans Day Honors Those Who Served
A Vietnam Veterans Day event in Crossville Friday hopes to provide camaraderie for veterans, and a memorial for those who did not make it home. Cumberland County Vietnam Veterans Association Membership Chairman Keith Seitzer said veterans benefit from a community that understands what they have been through. He said vets will meet at Memorial Park […]
Memorial Park Waiting On TDEC Permit To Build On Small Wetland
Putnam County waiting on a permit from TDEC so they can begin building the Memorial Park set for Highway 70. The delay in the park’s construction came after it was discovered a two-tenths of an acre patch of land is a low-grade wetland. Regulations require a 30-day public comment period before a permit can be […]
Putnam County Looking At Land For Future Tornado Memorial
Putnam County and Cookeville are looking to acquire land for a park and have a dedication set up by the anniversary of the March tornado. Mayor Randy Porter said there are two or three pieces of land being considered for the green space honoring those lost and those who survived the tornado. Porter said areas […]
