Cattle Barn Next For New Fairgrounds, More Work To Do
Bids for a cattle barn due this week for the new Putnam County Fairgrounds. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said completely building out the Tennessee Avenue facility will take several years. Porter said a covered arena for animal shows currently under study. “We are doing a study currently with ARC (Appalachian Regional Commission) and the […]
Putnam Approves $1 Daily Fairground Rental Fee For Fair Board
The Putnam County Commission Monday night approved a $1 daily rental fee for the Fair Board during the 2025 season. The move comes one year after the county commission approved no rental fee for the use of the fairgrounds. Commissioner Jonathan Williams said the original motion to waive the rental fee did not clarify how […]
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 […]
Extended COVID Testing Hours Monday
Extended hours for COVID testing in Putnam County will be available Monday and next Monday. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said this extension is happening because there will be no COVID testing on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Bumbalough said testing at the Putnam Fairgrounds will run from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM on […]
Putnam Fairgrounds Hosting Free Flu Shot Event
Tennessee is making a push to get more people across the state vaccinated for the flu this season. That push brings the 3rd annual Fight Flu TN event to the Putnam County Fairgrounds on Thursday for free, drive-thru flu vaccines. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said it is even more important this year […]
