Putnam County Commissioners Named For General Election
Some 22 percent of Putnam County voters turned out Tuesday to help decide six contested Republican primaries for County Commission. Former Commissioner Joe Iwanyszyn failed in his bid to return to the commission. Gene Mullins won District 10 to advance, with 36 percent of the vote. Kim Bradford advances with 34 percent. Iwanyszyn finished third […]
Putnam Commissioners Finalize C-PACER Program Participation
Putnam County commissioners have finalized an agreement to participate in the C-PACER program, an initiative aimed at encouraging businesses to invest in clean energy and efficiency improvements. Commissioners formally approved the program and authorized County Mayor Randy Porter to enter into an agreement with program administrator Midwest PACE Services. Attorney Jeff Jones said both he […]
Putnam Approves New Rounding Policy for Cash Transactions
Putnam County Commissioners have adopted a new policy to round off the amount charged for fees and taxes when customers pay with cash. County Attorney Jeff Jones said the new policy originated when the U.S Treasury stopped making pennies last February. Jones said this has created an issue, as many county offices deal with numerous […]
Putnam To Fill District Seven Vacancy Later This Month
Putnam County Commissioners will look to fill the district seven vacancy later this month after Commissioner David Mattson recently resigned. Registered voters of the county may submit names to the commission for consideration. However, to be nominated, a member of the commission must nominate such a person. If the person nominated is not present, the […]
Putnam Appoints Mullins To Fill District 10 Vacant Seat
Putnam County Commissioners appointed former commissioner Gene Mullins Monday to fill a vacant commission seat for District 10. Mullins will replace Terry Randolph. Mullins had previously served on the commission from 2002 to 2010. Mullins said he has lived in the District for 33 years and wants to serve the place he calls home. “You’ve […]
Option Not Renewed For Old Putnam County Fairgrounds
A developer has decided not the renew the option to purchase the Putnam County Fairgrounds. E2L Real Estate Solutions has held the option to purchase the property since 2023. The developer extended the option several times. Both the developer and the county waited to see if the Veterans Administration would choose the facility for a […]
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 Commissioners Will Study Pay Increase For Board
The Putnam County Commissioners will consider a raise for future commissions during the next several months after a vote Monday night. Commissioner David Gentry proposed a $300 raise to a monthly salary of $700 for commissioners. He said it had been 19 years without an increase. “The department heads, they all get generous raises every […]
