Putnam Puts Cost On Developer To Extend Fairgrounds Plan
Putnam County Commissioners will not offer the developer interested in the old Putnam County Fairgrounds a no-cost 90-day extension. The county approved an option to sell the old fairgrounds to a developer over two years ago, but a deal has not been completed. Part of that was waiting to see if a VA Clinic would […]
Visitors Bureau Going Well Since Putnam County Takeover
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the operations of the county’s Visitors Bureau have gone well since the county took it over last year. Porter said the Visitors Bureau essentially became a county department as the county has made advancements in tourism with the new convention center, Expo Center, and fairgrounds. “The city is giving […]
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 […]
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 […]
Putnam Awaiting VA Decision Later This Month On Fairgrounds
A decision could be on the way this month on the location of a new veterans clinic in Cookeville. The county extended an option agreement in May with potential developers for a proposed VA facility to be located at the old fairgrounds. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said some developers were notified that the VA […]
Cattle Barn Next For New Fairgrounds, More Work To Do
Bids for a cattle barn due this week for the new Putnam County Fairgrounds. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said completely building out the Tennessee Avenue facility will take several years. Porter said a covered arena for animal shows currently under study. “We are doing a study currently with ARC (Appalachian Regional Commission) and the […]
Scoop For Sign Day Saturday, Proceeds To Preserve Icon
Cookeville CityScape hosts its second annual Scoop For The Sign Day Saturday to help raise funds to preserve the iconic Cream City Sign. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said the sign has existed for 75 years and has become a beacon of Cookeville. Kefauver said some of the lights in the sign currently do not […]
Putnam Budget Committee Approves New Budget
The Putnam County Budget Committee agreed on a new fiscal year budget Thursday night after reviewing department head cuts and deciding on cost-of-living adjustments. Department heads asked Monday to cut ten percent of this year’s increased expenditures. County Mayor Randy Porter said that reduced the budget gap to about $3.2 million which can be covered […]
Putnam Budget Committee Approves Nonprofit Funding
The Putnam County Budget Committee approved charitable donations and funding for non-profits in next year’s budget, but not without pushback from some committee members. The non-profit funding request totaled some $97,100. Commissioner Vinnie Faccinto made the motion to postpone approval until after a decision was made on employee raises. Faccinto said he did not feel […]
Porter: Putnam Getting Grants For Fairgrounds, EMS, Library
Mayor Randy Porter said the county will use capital project funding in the coming year to finish more of the new Putnam County Fairgrounds on Tennessee Avenue. Porter said a $500,000 grant meant for sports complex lighting will be redirected to the fairgrounds. Porter said the money will go towards building a new steel and […]
