Putnam Commission Does Not Want To See Red Flag Laws Enacted At Special Legislative Session
The Putnam County Commission does not want to see Red Flag Laws enacted at the special legislative session this month. According to House Bill 1574, the law as introduced, allows a court to issue a risk protection order upon finding clear and convincing evidence that a person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury […]
Putnam Commission Purchases Land For Future Health Department Growth
Putnam County Commission approved the purchase of additional land next to the Health Department for future expansion. Mayor Randy Porter said this comes as a separate need to the recent addition at the facility. He said the county has to plan for issues with future growth and the need for additional parking. “At some point […]
Putnam Commission Approves Mayor To Pursue Hotel On Tennessee Avenue
A developer has expressed interest in building a hotel next to the proposed Putnam County expo event center on Tennessee Avenue. Mayor Randy Porter gave the report to county commissioners Monday night. Porter said the developer wants to use three acres to construct a building with about 110 rooms. “County Attorney Jeff Jones and I […]
Putnam Commission Makes Final Approval On Redistricting Plan
The Putnam County Commission gave final approval Monday on a 12-district redistricting plan consistent with the current system. Commissioner Ben Rodgers said districts four and nine will be bigger while districts five and ten will be smaller. Once fully implemented, each district of Putnam County will have about 6,700 residents. Rodgers said the committee met […]
This Week: Putnam, White, Fentress Vote On Redistricting Plans
This Week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam Commission will have one last work session before voting on its redistricting plan Monday. Commissioners will gather at 5:00 p.m. for final questions or concerns for the 12-district plan. The commission meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Multiple grant applications will be up for consideration. A 50/50 matching […]
This Week: Putnam Meets At New Location, Van Buren Considers Raises
This week in Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission moves its meeting location to the Cookeville Community Center. Mayor Randy Porter said after conversations with Chairman Mike Atwood, concerns over rising COVID numbers caused the switch from the Putnam County Courthouse. The Commission will be appointing a new chairman for the year at the Monday […]
This Week: Putnam Commission Supports Rail Trail, Fentress Road Funding Request
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam Commission will consider a resolution from committee that supports the expansion of the Tennessee Central Rail Trail. Starting at 5:30 Monday, the Planning Committee will recommend the approval as well as changes to the county personnel policy. Director of Schools Corby King is also expected to present […]
