Cookeville Animal Shelter Resumes Junior Program
After a brief pause, the Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter has resumed its Junior Volunteer program. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said changes in staffing caused the shelter to stop the program temporarily. Tracy said that volunteer interest was high and the program has returned on a once-a-week basis. “It’s really, since I’ve started doing this, become […]
Tulips Are A Popular Mother’s Day Flower
Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, and tulips are a popular choice of flower for the occasion. Co-owner of Little Creek Flowers, Paul Sharp said he planted some 50,000 tulips this spring. Sharp said tulips are grown from their bulbs, which are planted in the winter and sprout in March. Sharp said tulips are […]
Cookeville Proposes 7 Cent Property Tax Increase
The City of Cookeville is proposing a 7-cent increase in property tax for the upcoming fiscal year. The tax increase proposed during Wednesday afternoon’s budget workshop. City Manager James Mills said the increased rate will provide an additional $850,000 in revenue. Mills said the property tax hikes will help keep city employees at competitive salaries, […]
Putnam Commissioners; School Board Discuss New High School
Several Putnam County Commissioners questioned the timing of exploring a new high school for Cookeville. Director Of Schools Corby King said school officials constantly hear from parents concerned about the size of Cookeville. The building can hold 2,500 students and the current population stands around 2,200. School Board Chair Lynn McHenry said some of the […]
Commissioners, School Board Hold Joint Budget Workshop
The Putnam County School Board introduced the first draft of next school year’s budget to the County Commissioners in a joint workshop Monday evening. Director Of Schools Corby King presented the budget which features a $5.2 million gap. County Commission Chair Chris Cassetty said inflation makes the budget discussions even more challenging. “The cost of […]
Upperman Needs New Regulation-Size Track
Upperman High School has never had a regulation-size track, something the School System wants to correct. A regulation-size track is 400 meters long. Principal Justin Campbell said the existing track was built 40 meters too long. Campbell said Upperman can not host track meets until it is regulation sized. “I’m very happy with the willingness […]
Life Church DUO Clinic Coming to Monterey Saturday
Life Church’s DUO Mobile Clinic will provide free medical services at Burks Middle School in Monterey Saturday. The volunteer program offers free healthcare services to the community. Program Director Vincent Scardino said the ministry was born from a food delivery service during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Scardino said said the program expanded from mobile wellness checkups […]
Cookeville To Re-Purchase 3 Lots At Business Park
Cookeville will repurchase three properties inside the Highlands Business Park that have not been developed following a Thursday night Council vote. City Manager James Mills said the park’s purchase agreements included language that development must begin with one-year of purchase. One property sold three years ago, two sold two years ago. Without construction, the city […]
Two Lights For Tomorrow Kicks Off 250th Celebration
A year-long celebration called America 250 begins in the Upper Cumberland Friday, as the community remembers the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride. Putnam County America 250 Committee Member Carol Teeters said this event is called Two Lights For Tomorrow. The two lights symbolize the two lanterns that shone in the Boston church […]
Tech To Educate Educators About Anxiety And Depression
Tennessee Tech will host a two-hour panel discussion Saturday for educators about the issues of anxiety and depression. Department of Curriculum and Instruction’s Kinsey Simone said this is the second year for the forum that’s been dubbed “Mad Topics.” She called it a chance for educators to deal with issues that they see in the […]
