New Security Video Server To Help With Growth In County
The Putnam County Emergency Communications District Board will purchase a new security video server. Putnam County 911 Assistant Director Josh Womack said the server holds storage for over 140 security cameras installed across many county buildings. Womack said growth in the county has led to the county needing more cameras, and the current server cannot […]
Tennessee Avenue Target For Possible Putnam EMS Substation
Putnam County considering the construction of an additional substation on Tennessee Avenue to improve EMS services on the west side of the county. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the west side is growing with more developments in that area between Cookeville and Baxter. Porter said EMS is already seeing an increase in the number […]
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 […]
Option Not Renewed For Old Putnam County Fairgrounds
A developer has decided not the renew the option to purchase the Putnam County Fairgrounds. E2L Real Estate Solutions has held the option to purchase the property since 2023. The developer extended the option several times. Both the developer and the county waited to see if the Veterans Administration would choose the facility for a […]
Putnam Court Clerk Improving Services With New Website
The Putnam County Court Clerk’s Office has made steps to improve daily operations and services with the launch of a new website Putnam County Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said the website contains several new features, allowing residents to look up ticket costs. One can access information on court cases, court dockets, and jury duty. “This […]
Putnam Using ACT Program To Help Students Prepare
Putnam County Schools using an online program called “Shmoop” to help students prepare to take the ACT. Future Ready Supervisor Sam Brooks said Shmoop analyzes a student’s awareness of the ACT curriculum. Brooks said students take a practice test, and then it creates a diagnostic based on a student’s strengths and weaknesses. “It’s a pretty […]
Putnam Purchasing Metal Detectors For Student Safety
The Putnam County School Board approved the purchase of three metal detectors Thursday night for an estimated $54,600. Deputy Director Tim Martin said metal detectors have been something the school system has looked at for some time, but believed they were not feasible due to how long it might take to get kids into schools. […]
Putnam Offering Free After School Meals To Students
The Putnam County Schools offering free after-school meals to students through a partnership with the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Schools Nutrition Supervisor Jennifer Mitchell said the meals offer students a snack before they head home. Mitchell said the meal program has worked well in conjunction with the after-school programs. “Most of the programs […]
Putnam Helping Hands Celebrating 50 Years In Service
One of the region’s older non-profits celebrating 50 years of service as Helping Hands of Putnam County focuses on a hand-up. Director Becca Duncan said Helping Hands was started as a one stop shop, so people in need did not have to bounce between resources all over town. Duncan said the non-profit helps address various […]
