Putnam Schools Approve Contract For Managing Asbestos
Putnam County Schools create an updated asbestos management plan, including a three-year reinspection of school facilities. Facilities Manager John Magura said the work is part of ongoing compliance with the federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. It requires school systems to routinely monitor asbestos-containing materials. Magura said asbestos has been identified in the floor tile […]
Commission Grants Mann Subdivision Preliminary Approval
The Putnam County Planning Commission granted preliminary approval a new Subdivision on Martin Creek Road. Putnam Planning Commission Director Kevin Rush introduced the proposal for the five-lot subdivision, which includes plans for sidewalks, a 24-inch water line, and sprinklered houses. The decision followed a discussion about the visibility of lot boundaries and the need for […]
Educators Committee Advocating For Teacher Interests
A new memorandum of understanding now in place between the Putnam County Schools and its teachers. The Collaborative Conferencing Committee is composed of 14 members, including both administrators and educators. Committee Chair Angie Knight said the group’s primary goal is to help strengthen the school system by addressing key issues while also advocating for the […]
Putnam Rejects Bids To Install School Window Film
Plans to install protective window film across several Putnam County Schools have been temporarily delayed after the school board rejected all submitted bids. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said bids came in over budget. Martin said the high bids caught the school board off guard. “Basically, it’s budget-induced,” Martin said. “We did some security […]
Putnam Students Provide Further Feedback On Detectors
Student Advisory Committee members shared mixed feedback on the use of metal detectors in the Putnam County Schools at Thursday’s monthly school board meeting Thursday. Upperman High School Student Abby Brown said students understand why some residents want the detectors. “Out of the students that supported the metal detectors in the school the majority said that they […]
Putnam Students Show Off Talents In SkillsUSA Competition
Putnam County School students gaining real-world experience and recognition through SkillsUSA, a program that allows them to showcase career and technical skills on a competitive stage. Putnam County CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said SkillsUSA is one of many career technical student organizations that exist across Putnam County Schools. Vester said “It allows students to demonstrate […]
Putnam School Board Doubts Remodel Completion Date
The Putnam County School Board voiced doubts Thursday night about the contractor meeting the April 30 completion date for the Old Park View School remodel. ESG Representative John Waddell told the board the project has made significant progress over the past month and said he still believes the “aggressive” deadline can be met. However, Maintenance […]
Historic Dolls Saved In Tornado Thriving In New Doll Home
Six years ago this week, a tornado destroyed the doll house, but not the dolls. More than 1,400 dolls that once belonged to Cookeville resident Velma Thompson, now have a new home, inside the county’s new veterans building on Highway 70. Collection Caretaker Melinda Swann said the collection features dolls from a variety of time […]
Timber Business Explores Options With Putnam Planning
Putnam County Planning Commission discussed ideas for a proposal to building a timber-framing business on Mike Maxwell Road, west of Cookeville. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the proposed development is for a Crossville-based company. Rush said that the project has a few issues that need to be addressed, including an existing billboard on the property […]
Icy Roads Cause For Putnam School’s Thursday Closure
Putnam County Schools say icy road conditions continue to impact travel, prompting the district to remain closed again on Thursday. Putnam County Schools Transportation Supervisor Ron Chaffin said most roads around Cookeville are in good shape. However, Chaffin said other areas of the county have not been so fortunate. “There are some roads in the […]
