Methadone Clinic Lawsuit Set For July Oral Arguments
Putnam County’s methadone clinic lawsuit against Cedar Recovery and the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission is moving through the court of appeals with oral arguments scheduled for July. County Attorney Jeff Jones said Cedar Recovery and the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission have filed an appeal seeking to move the case to Davidson County. The request comes […]
Sheriff’s Team Mourning Lieutenant’s Unexpected Passing
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris remembering the life and service of Lieutenant Randy Brown, honoring his dedication and lasting impact on the department. Brown passed away unexpectedly Wednesday during a major medical procedure. Brown served Putnam County for 30 years. “Not only a really good deputy for Putnam County, but he was a good person […]
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 […]
Nelson Lafever To Fill Putnam District Seven Seat
The Putnam County Commission voted Tuesday night to appoint Nelson Lafever to fill the vacant District Seven seat. Nelson Lafever, the newly appointed Putnam County commissioner for District Seven, addressed the commission in a prerecorded video that was played during the meeting. “As a conservative commissioner, I will work for the people in the seventh […]
Winter Weather, Cold Stretches Driving Potholes Across UC
Potholes are popping up across the Upper Cumberland, something we think of mainly after snow or ice. Putnam Road Supervisor Randy Jones said freezing temperatures, rain, and repeated thawing cycles all play a major role in damaging pavement. “The rain, the freezing and thawing, the water gets down in the pores of the asphalt and […]
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 […]
Local Expert Said Gingerbread Tradition Offers Family Fun
A retired UT Extension agent has been building on one holiday tradition since the 1970s and the popularity keeps growing. Drucilla Ray recently taught a Gingerbread House class in Granville. She started the work in the 1970s, in her school home demonstration club. Ray said when she started teaching for University of Tennessee, her target […]
Putnam Moving Forward With Library Expansion Project
Putnam County will move forward on a library expansion project despite receiving bids higher than expected. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county received an estimated $2 million grant from the state to expand the library. However, Porter said the bids came back an estimated $600,000 over budget. Porter said he met with an […]
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 Appoints Mullins To Fill District 10 Vacant Seat
Putnam County Commissioners appointed former commissioner Gene Mullins Monday to fill a vacant commission seat for District 10. Mullins will replace Terry Randolph. Mullins had previously served on the commission from 2002 to 2010. Mullins said he has lived in the District for 33 years and wants to serve the place he calls home. “You’ve […]
