Putnam Sets Early Voting Hours For May Primary Elections
The Putnam County Election Commission has set early voting hours for the primary elections set for next May. Putnam County Election Administrator Jennifer Murphy said these hours are the same as those used for the past several years, as they have not had any complaints or issues. Murphy said Election Day voting will be from […]
Novastus Dissapointed In Decision To Deny Expansion
Novastus Owner Kelly Warbis said he is disappointed in the Putnam County Commission’s decision on Monday to deny the company’s request to expand its facility and capacity. Putnam’s decision comes after several citizens made complaints regarding loose trash and the smell coming from the current facility. Warbis said he believes residents and a majority of […]
Putnam Awarded $349K CDBG Grant For New Ambulance
Putnam County awarded an estimated $349,000 Community Development Block Grant to purchase a new ambulance and heart monitor for the Monterey Substation. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county has used recent CBDG grant money to improve fire stations across the county. He said he wanted to focus on the EMS service this year. […]
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 […]
Schools Installing Entrance Film At Park View & Cookeville High
The Putnam County School Board will install security film at Park View Elementary and Cookeville High School. Security film is an adhesive that is placed on glass to make it more resistant to breaking. Putnam County Schools Deputy Director Tim Martin said a new state law requires new school buildings to have security film. Martin […]
Putnam Starts Transition For New Solid Waste Director
Putnam County’s New Solid Waste Director, Brian Reed, is settling into his new role as he works alongside the current Solid Waste Director. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said Reed started transitioning into the role over the last two weeks. Porter said Reed’s experience has made the transition easy. “He basically grew up in construction […]
Putnam Court Clerk Improving Services With New Website
The Putnam County Court Clerk’s Office has made steps to improve daily operations and services with the launch of a new website Putnam County Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said the website contains several new features, allowing residents to look up ticket costs. One can access information on court cases, court dockets, and jury duty. “This […]
Putnam Using ACT Program To Help Students Prepare
Putnam County Schools using an online program called “Shmoop” to help students prepare to take the ACT. Future Ready Supervisor Sam Brooks said Shmoop analyzes a student’s awareness of the ACT curriculum. Brooks said students take a practice test, and then it creates a diagnostic based on a student’s strengths and weaknesses. “It’s a pretty […]
Railroad Authority Asking State For Recurring Funding
The Nashville & Eastern Railroad Authority wants the state to provide $20 million in recurring funding for maintenance of the railroad that runs through the Upper Cumberland. The state provided the authority with $20 million last year, but Authority Vice Chairman Chuck Womack said the authority would like to see that funding continue. Womack said […]
Putnam Fire Awarded Grant To Purchase New Equipment
A state fire marshal grant will help the Putnam County Fire Department purchase new safety equipment. Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said the department will be purchasing six new sets of turnout gear, four air packs, and six self-contained breathing apparatus bottles. Hicks said the $63,400 grant will improve firefighter safety. “Anything you can […]
