Martin Creek Water Project Close To Final Completion
Putnam County is getting close to completing the $1.87 Million Martin Creek Water Project. The project is designed to expand public water access to the Martin Creek area. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he has been told by the engineers that the project is about 85 percent complete. “It’s getting really close,” Porter said. […]
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 […]
Putnam Approves Bus Garage/Maintenance Facility Bid
Putnam County Commissioners awarded a $3.4 million bid Monday night to begin earthwork on a new school bus garage and county maintenance facility. The first segment of work includes utilities, streets, and building pads for the Tennessee Avenue project. County Mayor Randy Porter said the commission initially rejected bids for the overall project more than […]
Putnam Begins Forming Budget For New Fiscal Year
Putnam County Commissioners heard a preliminary request for 17 new employees during the Budget Committee’s first meeting Monday night. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he asked department heads for a first glance at needs for the new year, pulling together this first report. Several departments asked to increase expenditures. Porter said the first draft […]
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, […]
Local Economy Continues To Chug After Permit News
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said March’s record building permit number shows the local economy is succeeding. Porter said the record-breaking $16.3 million partly due to construction picking up in the spring. Though many areas nationwide experiencing economic concerns, Porter said the Upper Cumberland continues to buck the trend. “Our sales tax dollars have still […]
Putnam Down To Less Than 50 Homes Without Access
Putnam County is nearing completion of a broadband project that will provide broadband internet access to every house in Putnam County. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the portion of the project that was covered under the grant received from the state has been completed. Porter said there are still areas spread throughout the county […]
Schools Celebrating Reading, Fun Of Books All Week
Local schools celebrating Reading Across America Week. Putnam County Schools Elementary Instructional Supervisor Diana Wood said the week promotes reading and encourages kids to become avid readers. Wood said they want to show children how fun reading can be. “It can take you on an adventure without even leaving where you are,” Wood said. “Sometimes […]
Cookeville Continues To Attract Businesses
Despite an uncertain national economy, business interest in locating in Putnam County has not waned. Local leaders said the calls are constant. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said all kinds of businesses are inquiring about Cookeville. Poe said he believes Cookeville is a top location because of increased housing, a broader workforce, and […]
