Food To The Rescue Peanut Butter Collection Underway
Food to the Rescue’s annual Spread the Love Campaign now accepting peanut butter donations for student food boxes. Family Outreach Coordinator Robin Twitty said every food box they distribute includes a 16-ounce jar of peanut butter. Twitty said the organization collects peanut butter every September with the goal of building a year’s supply. “We try […]
Auction Ends Tuesday, Helping Raise Money For Students
A 56-year-old tradition in its final hours as the Putnam County Kiwanis Club Auction raises money for local student initiatives. Putnam County Kiwanis Club President Bob Palmer said proceeds from the online auction have been used in a lot of ways over the years. Palmer said the club purchased adaptive playground equipment for students with […]
Downtown Conference Center Could Benefit County Tourism
Putnam County’s Tourism Director said the idea of a conference center in downtown Cookeville could benefit the community. A conference center, one of several ideas being considered in Cookeville’s project surrounding the Wilson property. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Executive Director Shan Stout said a conference center could complement the county’s new fairground. “We really need […]
New TSSAA Transfer Rules Have Not Impacted UC Schools
New TSSAA transfer rules allowing student-athletes to have immediate eligibility have had little impact on local schools in the first few months. Upperman Athletic Director Jimmy Maynard said only three or four new athletes have transferred in so far. Maynard said the jury is still out on whether or not the change is positive. “It […]
FilterFab Cookeville Is Newest Empower Certified Employer
Cookeville’s FilterFab the latest local business to become an Empower Certified Employer. Workforce Connections Business Services Coordinator Mallory Copeland said Empower Certified Employers are businesses that understand barriers to financial success, but commit to help people get a fair chance to achieve economic stability. “These employers support families living under that 225 percent of the […]
CRMC Foundation Hosting Family Bike Ride In Algood
The CRMC Charitable Foundation invites families to enjoy an Algood Bike Ride this weekend. Foundation Director John Bell said the free event is family focused. Bell said Families in attendance can participate in one of two mile-long guided bike rides on the rail trail. Bell said it is good for kids to see their parents […]
World Changers Youth To Help Seniors With Projects
A grant awarded to Putnam County will bring the World Changers Youth Camp to Cookeville to help senior citizens with small projects. Mayor Randy Porter said many senior citizens are unsure about having someone they do not know come in to do minor home repairs or projects. Porter said the World Changers can assist seniors […]
Mold At Cornerstone Elementary Cleared Up, Work Continues
The measures to remove and prevent the spread of mold at Cookeville’s Cornerstone Elementary School appear to be working. Putnam County Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the building’s since-resolved HVAC issues may be to blame for the mold’s initial growth. Martin said there have been no new mold complaints since Cornerstone underwent several […]
Residents Worried About Burning, Traffic At Waste Facility
Several residents spoke during a Putnam County Commission Public Hearing against the expansion of a solid waste facility on CC Camp Road, concerned about traffic and emissions. Novastus takes recyclable materials from waste and converts it to fuel. The company wants to expand its current facility. Jennifer Willis directs a rehabilitation program for those battling […]
Mattson Appointed As New Putnam District 7 Commissioner
The Putnam County Commissioners appointed David Mattson to fill the vacant seat in District 7 at Monday night’s meeting. Mattson said he is originally from Cookeville and studied engineering at Tennessee Tech. Manson is a contractor and engineer and currently runs his own business. Manson said he wanted to be a commissioner because he enjoyed […]
