Putnam Courthouse Bomb Threat Investigation Underway
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office investigating a Sunday bomb threat made against the Putnam County Courthouse that demanded a ransom of $10,000. A search revealed no signs of forced entry or explosive devices at either location.The investigation discovered that the same phone number has been used to call in similar threats to multiple jurisdictions in […]
Putnam Awarded $882K Grant To Expand Power In Emergencies
Putnam County received a major federal grant of more than $822,000 to install emergency generators at key county facilities. County Mayor Randy Porter said FEMA will allow the county to purchase backup generators for ten different facilities, including community centers, libraries, and government buildings. Porter said the county originally applied for the funding several years […]
Putnam Town Hall Honors Military Women Across Generations
EDITORS NOTE: The event has been cancelled for Monday because of the weather. The Putnam County Courthouse will host a Town Hall Event Monday, honoring women in the military. Putnam-Cookeville NAACP Secretary Geeta McMillan said the organization chose women for its focus in this year’s celebration of veterans. McMillan said local career military women can […]
Jefferson Repave Now More Than Two Years Away
Been bouncing around on the uneven pavement along Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue? Be prepared to keep bouncing. T-DOT not expected to repave the section from I-40 to the Putnam County Courthouse until 2026-2027, according to T-DOT officials. The City of Cookeville began a $1.9 million sewer rehab project on that stretch of road in early 2024 […]
Putnam NAACP Hosting Lewis Rally Wednesday
The Cookeville-Putnam County NACCP Chapter will honor the life of former congressman John Lewis Wednesday. The long-time civil rights activist became a congressman in 1986. NACCP Assistant Secretary Carol Fleetwood said Lewis was an honorable man who fought for voting rights and the rally is designed to continue his fight. “He highlighted not only black […]
Putnam To Honor Military Thursday Morning
Putnam County residents can honor the US Military during a special July 4th ceremony at the Putnam County Courthouse Thursday morning. Mayor Randy Porter said the ceremony will honor the Veteran’s Honor Guard and the local National Guard Unit. He said he is excited about the timing of the event, as the National Guard Unit […]
Putnam Children’s Patriotic Parade Returns Thursday
The Putnam County Courthouse will play host to plenty of red, white and blue, bicycles, wagons and dogs Thursday for the 10th annual Children’s Patriotic Parade. Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson organizes the parade. Wilkerson said the parade is one of her favorite events she gets to participate in every year. “There’s just […]
South Jefferson Sewer Rehab $188K Over Original Cost
Cookeville City Council approved a change order of some $188,000 to the South Jefferson Avenue sewer rehab project. Water and Sewer Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the change pushes the final cost of the project over $2 million. He said the project improved water and sewer lines from I-40 to the Putnam County Courthouse. […]
Putnam Co. Veterans Wall To Be Made Safer For Visitors
The Veterans Wall at the Putnam County Courthouse will receive some updates for safety and accessibility. Mayor Randy Porter said the county plans on making a pathway that’s ADA-compliant to provide better access for veterans visiting. “We’re going to fix a place in the courthouse lawn,” Porter said. “Make a walkway that will come in […]
Putnam Courthouse Pipe Burst Causes Minimal Damage
The bottom level of the Putnam County Courthouse received minimal damage after a water line busted Monday morning. Mayor Randy Porter said the Trustee’s and Mayor’s office closed for the day as a result. “We had a pipe rupture about six o’clock this morning that flooded the downstairs area of the courthouse where the Trustee’s […]
