Putnam Experiencing VA Delays On Old Fairgrounds
No word from the Veterans Administration on the possible location for a new Putnam County Center. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said many developers have submitted bids to the VA to purchase the Jefferson Avenue Fairgrounds property several months ago. Porter said the county nor the developers have yet heard anything back. “There’s about eight […]
Putnam Fair To Be Hosted At Jefferson Avenue Fairgrounds
The Putnam County Fair Board will host this summer’s fair at the old fairgrounds off South Jefferson Avenue. Fair Board President Brenda Gentry said while progress continues on the new facility, it does not have barns yet for cattle shows. “It would cost us so much money to rent panels to corral the cattle shows, […]
Planning Commission Approves New 12-Lot Subdivision
The Cookeville Planning Commission recently approved the preliminary plat for a new twelve-lot subdivision on South Maple Avenue.
Council Removes Streets From Alcohol Rules
Cookeville City Council voted 4-1 Thursday night to restrict alcohol at public events only to the Leslie Town Center parking lot or the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The council removed the portion of the new ordinance that would have allowed alcohol on selected streets, for events or festivals. Council also added an exclusion to the ordinance […]
Cookeville Police Unveil New Armored Vehicle
The Cookeville Police Department will officially showcase its new Terradyne Armored Rescue Vehicle at Pop Power Saturday. Major Scott Winfree said the vehicle is designed to provide cover to injured civilians or officers during a violent crime. He said if an officer if wounded during a hostage situation with a perpetrator barricaded in a structure, […]
Cookeville Finds New Fire Station 2 Property
Cookeville has a potential agreement to purchase land for new Fire Station Two on North Washington Avenue. The total purchase price $650,000. City Manager James Mills said the two parcels combine to create a 1.2 acre plot, one block north of the existing station. “We’ll also have our engineers confirm that the proposed station will […]
Putnam Master Gardeners Plant Sale Blooms Saturday
The Putnam County Master Gardeners will hold their 11th annual plant sale Saturday at the Putnam County Fairgrounds . Gardener Cathy Bressler said the group has harvested a slew of vegetables, flowers, and herbs that will be up for sale. She said perennial flowers make up the bulk of the plants in stock. The money […]
Putnam To Distribute Free Weather Radios Saturday
Putnam County will distribute free weather radios Saturday as the community remembers the 2020 tornado. County Mayor Randy Porter said pre-programmed weather radios will be distributed Saturday from 10am-2pm at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. “They sit on your nightstand or somewhere in your bedroom at night,” Porter said. “They wake you up when you’re asleep. […]
State Tourism Grant Money Help Fund Work At Putnam Fairgrounds
A $100,000 state tourism grant will help Putnam County with the construction of the new Fairgrounds off Tennessee Avenue. County Mayor Randy Porter said the money will be used for lighting and electricity in the arena area. He said the grant will pay roughly one-third of the $300,000 project. “We think this event center and […]
Developer Extends Putnam Fairground Property Option Until May
Putnam County extended the option on the 41.4-acre Fairgrounds with developer E2L through May 6. The $20,000 option gives E2L the opportunity to continue negotiations with potential tenants of the site off South Jefferson Avenue. County Mayor Randy Porter said the extension date was chosen to line up with an expected decision on a VA […]
