Planning Approves Plat For Rocky Point Road Subdivision
The Putnam County Planning Commission has approved a preliminary plat for a 22-lot subdivision on Rocky Point Road. The subdivision plat received preliminary approval, pending confirmation that the proposed road intersection meets required sight-distance standards and that detailed road design plans are acceptable. The lots range in size from 0.46 acres to 2.23 acres. The […]
Putnam Committee Considering More Testing Changes
The Putnam County Schools Assessment Committee is considering more changes to further improve the school system’s testing schedule. Secondary Supervisor Bubba Winnningham said the committee has cleaned up the schedule by removing some testing not required by the state. Winningham said the committee wants feedback on those changes to see if more might be needed. […]
Putnam Awards Low Bid For Cookeville Softball Facility
The Putnam County School Board has awarded an estimated $417,000 bid for the construction of a new softball facility at Cookeville High School. The board rejected the previous round of bids due to the costs far exceeding what the board budgeted. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the project was scaled down to lower […]
Putnam School Board Approves Bonuses For Employees
The Putnam County School Board approved incentive bonuses for half-time and full-time employees of the school system. The bonuses will come from the state’s estimated $80 million fiscal year 2026 TISA Outcome payment fund. $750 incentive bonuses will go to all full-time employees, while $375 bonuses will be given to all half-time employees who are […]
Putnam Questions Timeline For Early Learning Center
Putnam County School Officials questioned the completion timeline for the new Early Learning Center renovations during a school board meeting on Thursday. ESG Representative John Waddell told the board that the project is still on track. Putnam County Schools Facilities and Construction Supervisor John Magura said he is not fully satisfied with the progress ESG […]
Putnam Schools Pleased With Six A Letter Grade Schools
Putnam County School Officials pleased with the recently revealed letter grades that showed six Putnam County Schools with an A for the previous school year. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said the grades are a huge accomplishment. “We continue to see good, strong success in providing opportunities for our students, and we are […]
Putnam County Finds Savings After Refinancing Bond
Putnam County has found savings after refinancing the remaining years on the bond used to build the Prescott Schools. The County Commission permitted Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter last month to look at refinancing the last three years of the bond. Porter said the way the bond worked was that the highest interest rates would […]
Putnam Schools Offering More Job Shadowing Opportunities
Putnam County Schools will offer students more job shadowing opportunities after approving an agreement with Livingston Regional Hospital. Putnam County Schools CTE Supervisor Jackie Vester said the agreement will allow Monterey students who are in the Health Science Program to see what real work environments are like. Vester said the partnership with Livingston Regional Hospital […]
Putnam Creating New Position For Educational Safety
Putnam County will join the Putnam County Schools and Tennessee Tech to further emergency safety across the county. The Assistant Director for Education Safety will focus on emergency operations and school safety. Putnam County Emergency Management Director Brandon Smith said the cost would be split three ways. Smith quoted Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris about […]
Duncan Elected To Putnam Library Board Of Trustees
Former Library Director Dianne Duncan will fill a vacancy on the Putnam County Library Board of Trustees. The Library Board had recommended Duncan, while many citizens recommended Maryleigh Bucher. Both nominees spoke before the Putnam County Commission. Duncan said she believes in reading to young children and that her experience with bookkeeping and as a […]
