Veteran Servant Nelson To Retire After 46 Years Of Work
Putnam County Trustee Freddie Nelson will retire from public service in August after a 46-year career that spanned the classroom and the county courthouse. Nelson’s final day in office will be the last day of August. Nelson said a new trustee will take over the position on September 1. “I had thirty years with the […]
Saturday Deadline, Avoid Mistakes Paying Property Taxes
The property tax deadline set for Saturday, and county trustees across the Upper Cumberland are urging residents to avoid common mistakes that could lead to penalties or delays. Putnam County Trustee Freddie Nelson said people simply forget to pay their taxes, while others wait too long to mail their payment. “I think that there are […]
Jackson Budget Committee Hears First Department Proposals
The Jackson County Budget Committee heard the first of several rounds of department head requests for the new budget cycle Tuesday night. EMS Director Keith Bean said he wanted to add a floater position for the department, adding some $54,000 in expense. Bean said the floater would be trained to fill in any open position […]
Putnam Property Tax Notices Coming, Payments Can Start Earlier
Property tax notices are around the corner and Putnam County residents can start making payments before they get notified by mail. Trustee Freddie Nelson said payments can start on Monday, mailed notices are expected to arrive mid-October. Nelson said residents do not have to pay all at once, but should not drag out their payment […]
