Fentress Commission Honors Retiring Executive Johnson
County and state officials honored retiring Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson during Monday’s commission meeting with multiple proclamations and an honorary appointment from Governor Bill Lee. State Representative Kelly Keisling said the joint proclamation from the Tennessee House of Representatives recognizes Johnson’s leadership in securing millions of dollars in grants for the county since taking […]
Ming Departs McMinnville Job For Illinois Homecoming
McMinnville City Administrator Nolan Ming is resigning his position to become the Deputy City Manager for Joliet, Illinois. Ming said he was grateful for his tenure in Warren County. Ming served McMinnville since 2015, beginning as the Director of Community Development before being named City Administrator in 2019. Ming said Joliet is the third largest […]
Jackson Trustee Flatt Receives Regional Honor For Service
Jackson County Trustee Anthony “Mudcat” Flatt has been named the Trustee of the Year for Middle Tennessee. Flatt said the recognition represents a significant achievement for the local office and highlights the work performed by trustees across the region’s smaller counties. Flatt said he has valued the position as an opportunity to seflessly serve members […]
15 Counties Get Clean Report Card; Putnam, White, Warren
Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower said a record 15 counties statewide earned clean audits in the last fiscal year, including three in the Upper Cumberland. These counties reported no findings in their annual financial and compliance reports following audits by the Comptroller’s Division of Local Government Audit. Putnam, Warren and White Counties received the clean audits. […]
Leadership Putnam Now Accepting 2027 Class Applications
Leadership Putnam accepting applications for its class of 2027 as the community-based program prepares to train a new group of local leaders. Director Angie Wells said the program typically selects some 25 applicants for each cycle. Wells said the program can be eye-opening to Putnam County residents as the chamber and its members shed light […]
