Putnam To Absorb Eight Percent Health Insurance Increase
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to absorb an eight percent increase in health insurance premiums for county employees. Mayor Randy Porter presented the recommendation from the insurance committee. Porter said the county has a history of covering premium increases to maintain benefits. “And that is just unheard of for that small of […]
Putnam Awarded $882K Grant To Expand Power In Emergencies
Putnam County received a major federal grant of more than $822,000 to install emergency generators at key county facilities. County Mayor Randy Porter said FEMA will allow the county to purchase backup generators for ten different facilities, including community centers, libraries, and government buildings. Porter said the county originally applied for the funding several years […]
Putnam Commissioners Finalize C-PACER Program Participation
Putnam County commissioners have finalized an agreement to participate in the C-PACER program, an initiative aimed at encouraging businesses to invest in clean energy and efficiency improvements. Commissioners formally approved the program and authorized County Mayor Randy Porter to enter into an agreement with program administrator Midwest PACE Services. Attorney Jeff Jones said both he […]
UC County Ballots Set For May Election After Deadline
The qualifying deadline passed on Thursday for candidates seeking to run in this year’s county election, officially setting the field for the upcoming ballot in May. In Putnam County, Incumbent Randy Porter will face Ryan Dalton and Wayne Nabors in the race for county mayor. Incumbent Eddie Farris will face Darrin Stout in August for […]
Bleacher Roof Bid Awarded for New Putnam County Fairgrounds
Putnam County has awarded the bid for a roof structure over the new grandstands at the county’s fairgrounds on Tennessee Avenue. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said bids came in under budget. Porter said strong interest from contractors resulted in favorable pricing. “We had a lot of interest in the bids this time,” Porter said. […]
Candidates Across UC Day 1 Pick Up 2026 Election Petitions
County Mayor Randy Porter and challenger Wayne Nabors among the candidates to pick up qualifying petitions for the 2026 Election Monday. The petition period begins 60 days before the election deadline. At least 25 registered voters must sign the petition. Each voter who signs the petition must also supply his or her residential address as […]
UCRA Bidding Hangar Repairs, Board Questions Funding
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board approved a motion Tuesday night to bid a project to repair damaged aircraft hangars. Airport Director Dean Selby said the repairs would be for a total of 12 hangars on rows A and B. Selby said the hangars are some of the oldest the airport has, and have needed […]
Putnam Awarded $349K CDBG Grant For New Ambulance
Putnam County awarded an estimated $349,000 Community Development Block Grant to purchase a new ambulance and heart monitor for the Monterey Substation. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county has used recent CBDG grant money to improve fire stations across the county. He said he wanted to focus on the EMS service this year. […]
Putnam Starts Transition For New Solid Waste Director
Putnam County’s New Solid Waste Director, Brian Reed, is settling into his new role as he works alongside the current Solid Waste Director. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said Reed started transitioning into the role over the last two weeks. Porter said Reed’s experience has made the transition easy. “He basically grew up in construction […]
Anatolia Announces Baxter As First Tennessee Location
Anatolia Cabinet and Millwork will bring 56 new high-paying jobs to Baxter, the state announced Thursday. Anatolia’s new facility will use an AI-integrated production system, which will be the first and only factory of its kind in Tennessee. The new factory part of an estimated $9.6 million investment. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said Anatolia’s […]
