Porter: “Absolutely Unbelievable Good News”
Calling it the best budget year he’s been associated with, Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the current fiscal year will likely end with surplus revenue added back to the general fund. Commissioners budgeted to take $7 million out of fund balance to meet this year’s expenditures. Instead, Porter estimates the county will save about […]
Tech Freshman Enrollment On The Rise, Nearing Some 2K
Tennessee Tech faculty are preparing for a busy 2024 with increased enrollment numbers across the board. President Phil Oldham said this will be the third consecutive year with freshman enrollment hovering around 2,000 students. He said he expects to surpass last year’s freshman enrollment count, while 2022 remains the highest total in school history. “It’s […]
Ribbon Cutting Thursday For Putnam Health Expansion
The Putnam County Health Department celebrated its $1.8 million expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the wing will provide isolated testing and treatment for patients with contagious diseases. It will also provide new space for children to receive shots and vaccinations. “Our health department and our health department […]
Cookeville Passes Final Budget Amendments Of Year
Cookeville City Council passed a handful of budget amendments Thursday night in preparation for the 2023-2024 fiscal year-end. Finance Director Brenda Imel said the ordinance includes amendments to five funds. She said $660,000 has been added to the State Street Aid Fund Balance to cover any paving the city completes before June 30. She said […]
Putnam Begins Budgeting; Step Raises Biggest Increase
Putnam County began its budgeting process Monday night and planned meetings with department heads to discuss increased funding requests. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter presented a proposed budget to the budget committee that includes an increase in county general expenditures of some $2.8 million from last year. He said some $1 million of that comes […]
Putnam Jail Expansion Some Two Months Behind Schedule
The Putnam County Jail expansion project is running some two months behind due to significant delays in equipment arrival. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris told County Commissioners Monday night he had hoped the facility would have been completed the first week of May, with a June move-in date. Farris said Bell Construction’s request for a […]
Putnam Working On County Road Needs With Development
Work is already underway to plan for road needs from future development in the northern areas of Putnam County. The Putnam County Planning Commission got its first look Tuesday night at a proposed residential development in the Ditty Road area with some 850 units. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he only expects development in […]
Putnam Asking Cookeville To Annex Fairgrounds Property
Putnam County Commissioners voted Monday night to request Cookeville annex the portion of the new Putnam County Fairgrounds that falls outside city limits. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the new fairgrounds fall directly on the Cookeville border, leaving half of the parcel outside city limits. He said the city cannot provide resources like sewer […]
Putnam Taking Bids On Next Step For Fair Arena
Putnam County accepting bids for projects surrounding the covered arena at the New Putnam County Fairgrounds. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said before the grandstands can go up around the arena this summer, contractors will need to create a suitable surface. He said gravel, pavement, and sidewalk work on the surrounding terrain, and top-coat dressing […]
Expanded Putnam Health Department Nearing Completion
Putnam County’s expanded Health Department will provide residents with an expanded primary care option with its upcoming completion. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the canopy on the front of the building and some interior finishes are the primary tasks remaining. He said since the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have used the Putnam County Health […]
