Crossville Rec Center Progressing, Anticipation Building

Construction on Crossville’s new recreation center is steadily progressing, with large steel beams now rising from the foundation. Putnam County YMCA CEO Mandy Perhay said the steel gives the community a first look at the structure of the new facility. While much work remains, Perhay said it shows the community what is coming. “For the […]
Putnam CEO: Crossville Expansion Would Benefit All

Putnam County YMCA CEO Mandy Perhay said a new YMCA-run recreation center in Crossville would provide benefits to both regions. The Putnam Y considering a partnership with the city of Crossville to fund, build, and operate a recreation center. She said that having both centers managed by the same team would allow for a lot […]
Crossville Considering YMCA Partnership For Indoor Rec Center

Crossville city officials are looking into partnering with Putnam County’s YMCA to offset costs for the upcoming indoor recreation facility. City officials discussed the recreation center at a Tuesday night work session. The YMCA would handle the operation of the facility, a potential benefit according to council members. Putnam County Family YMCA CEO Mandy Perhay […]
Putnam YMCA Seeking Community Input In Survey To Help Guide Expansion Plans

Putnam County YMCA seeking community input in a stakeholder survey, the first step in an eventual expansion project. CEO Mandy Perhay said the current building was built in 1993, and back then it had been big enough for the members of the county. She said as the community has grown and as the membership has […]
YMCA Offering Free Self Improvement Challenge

Instead of using New Year’s resolutions for improvement, the Putnam County YMCA is challenging you to a fresh 2021 start. Outreach Director Jenny Thacker said the Reset Challenge is six-weeks of free activities designed to help individuals transform their overall lives, not just an individual aspect. “Last year was a difficult year for our community, […]









