Sheriff John Garrett Secures Overton County Victory
Overton County Sheriff John Garrett secured a decisive victory to continue his service as the county’s top law enforcement official after receiving 64 percent of the vote. Garrett said the election results represent a significant win that allows him to maintain his current role within the community. Garrett said he intends to focus on his […]
Hometown Engineer Chad Gilbert Named Cookeville Mayor
Hometown engineer Chad Gilbert will serve as the next Mayor of Cookeville after securing the most votes in the City Council race. Chad Gilbert said the opportunity to lead his own community follows a campaign focused on his previous four years of service to the city. Gilbert said the election results were the culmination of […]
Algood Voters Elect Tiffany Anton Mayor To Lead Change
Algood voters elected Tiffany Anton as the community’s new mayor, signaling a desire for a new direction for the municipality. Anton said she is eager to begin her service to the community after receiving 43 percent of the vote. “I was really concerned that Algood has stayed kind of what it’s stayed, status quo for […]
Kyle Goff Vows New White County Direction As Executive
Newly elected White County Executive Kyle Goff is preparing to lead the county in a new direction following a successful campaign focused on leadership and vision. Goff said the current political climate was ready for a shift in leadership during this election cycle. Goff said the county commission will see significant turnover with 11 of […]
Strong Early Voting Bolsters Upper Cumberland Election
High turnout being reported in Putnam and Cumberland counties Thursday as the Upper Cumberland votes in numerous local races. Cumberland County Election Administrator Jill Davis said the county recorded approximately 6,500 early votes this year compared to 4,773 during the August 2022 election. Davis said the county is on pace to surpass its total turnout […]
UC Early Voting Surges As Early Voting Ends Saturday
Election administrators across the Upper Cumberland reporting strong early voting participation. Putnam County Administrator of Elections Jennifer Murphy said office has processed 7,023 total ballots through early voting and mail-in absentees, surpassing the total numbers seen during the May early voting period. “Early voting for August has been kind of wild,” Murphy said. “We have […]
DeKalb Candidates Commit To Weekend Voter Preparation
Several DeKalb County candidates are prioritizing public accountability this Saturday by participating in a town hall meeting to address community concerns ahead of early voting. County Mayoral candidate Beth Pafford said the event serves as a vital opportunity to interact directly with residents and answer questions about the issues they care about most. Pafford said […]
Putnam County Memorializes Late Chairman Perry Bartlett
The Putnam County Election Commission honoring the life and 28-year service of former Chairman Perry Bartlett. Election Commission Chairman Michael Detwiler said a resolution serves as a formal recognition of Bartlett’s contributions following his passing on June 27. Detwiler said the commission intended to celebrate Bartlett’s nearly three decades of commitment to fair and transparent […]
Executive Candidates Address Future At Overton Forum
Candidates for Overton County Executive will participate in a public forum Thursday to discuss their visions for the future of the county. Independent candidate Ben Danner said the event provides a necessary opportunity for voters to evaluate the knowledge and qualifications of those seeking office. “It’s really important to see no matter what party anybody’s […]
Fifty Votes Cast, Three Win Election To Livingston Aldermen
Incumbents David Lankford, Bruce Elder, and Bill Linder secured their return to the Livingston Board of Aldermen Tuesday. The unopposed municipal election drew 50 total voters with 37 votes cast on Election Day. The remainder voted absentee. Because there was no opposition, the County Election Commission did not offer early voting. Lankford finished with 43 […]
