Putnam Puts Cost On Developer To Extend Fairgrounds Plan
Putnam County Commissioners will not offer the developer interested in the old Putnam County Fairgrounds a no-cost 90-day extension. The county approved an option to sell the old fairgrounds to a developer over two years ago, but a deal has not been completed. Part of that was waiting to see if a VA Clinic would […]
World Changers Youth To Help Seniors With Projects
A grant awarded to Putnam County will bring the World Changers Youth Camp to Cookeville to help senior citizens with small projects. Mayor Randy Porter said many senior citizens are unsure about having someone they do not know come in to do minor home repairs or projects. Porter said the World Changers can assist seniors […]
Residents Worried About Burning, Traffic At Waste Facility
Several residents spoke during a Putnam County Commission Public Hearing against the expansion of a solid waste facility on CC Camp Road, concerned about traffic and emissions. Novastus takes recyclable materials from waste and converts it to fuel. The company wants to expand its current facility. Jennifer Willis directs a rehabilitation program for those battling […]
Mattson Appointed As New Putnam District 7 Commissioner
The Putnam County Commissioners appointed David Mattson to fill the vacant seat in District 7 at Monday night’s meeting. Mattson said he is originally from Cookeville and studied engineering at Tennessee Tech. Manson is a contractor and engineer and currently runs his own business. Manson said he wanted to be a commissioner because he enjoyed […]
Putnam Man Arrested At June Meeting Said Officers Escalated
The man arrested at June’s Putnam County Commissioners Meeting said the Sheriff’s Office escalated the situation leading to his arrest. Tyler Strode charged with assault against a first responder, disrupting a public meeting, and resisting arrest. Strode, along with several members of local Democratic organizations, attended Monday’s County Commission meeting. The Putnam County Young Democrats […]
Putnam Commission Passes Budget, $2.66 Property Tax
The Putnam County Commissioners officially passed the budget for fiscal year 2025-26 at Monday’s meeting with no changes. The budget approved as recommended from the Budget Committee. The property tax rate will remain at $2.66, which as the same as last year. Commissioner Sam Sandlin said a lot of discussion went into crafting this year’s […]
Boat Dock Utility Asking For Charter Change For Wastewater
Putnam County Commissioners approved amending of the charter for the Cookeville Boat Dock Road Utility District Monday night to possibly add wastewater service. County Attorney Jeffery Jones presented the utility district’s petition. Jones said the initial charter was drafted for water service. Jones said the utility district wants the option because of increased development in […]
Putnam Employees To See Rise In Insurance Co-Pays
Putnam County employees will see an increase in co-pays after the county commission approved a slight change to the county’s health insurance. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said due to the rising number of claims, the county faced an estimated $400,000 increase in health insurance costs. Insurance Broker Shawn Bennett said the county could reduce […]
Commissioners Approve Jail Expansion Adjacent To Current Justice Center
Putnam County Commissioners will move forward with plans to expand the current jail in the parking lot of the current Justice Center. When that expansion will happen and which properties the county will purchase for the expansion remain decisions for the future. The Fiscal Review Committee voted to hold off on any decisions about buying […]
