Putnam To Honor Military Thursday Morning
Putnam County residents can honor the US Military during a special July 4th ceremony at the Putnam County Courthouse Thursday morning. Mayor Randy Porter said the ceremony will honor the Veteran’s Honor Guard and the local National Guard Unit. He said he is excited about the timing of the event, as the National Guard Unit […]
Guard Ensures All Vets Receive Proper Honors
As we celebrate Memorial Day, The Veterans Honor Guard works daily to ensure that all veterans get the respect they deserve across the Upper Cumberland. Commander Jim McAfee said the Honor Guard is a non-profit organization comprised of veterans from all branches of the military that provides military honors for deceased veterans. McAfee said being […]
Putnam Commissioners Sold Old Bridge Road Property Monday
Putnam County Commissioners agreed to the sell of the Old Bridge Road property Monday night that had once been used as an election precinct. The county will receive $85,000 for the purchase of the facility. The sale passed unanimously 24-0. Commissioners agreed several months ago to allow the property to be sold after some local […]
Putnam Honors Fallen Heroes On Historic Courthouse Lawn
The Putnam County community gathered on Memorial Day, under the historic courthouse to honor the heroes fallen during military service. The Veterans Honor Guard fired the 21-gun salute and 101 year old Lehman Riggs played taps on his bugle after the laying of the wreaths for local veterans lost. U.S. Naval Academy 2nd Class Midshipman […]
Memorial Day: More Than A Vacation
While enjoying your day off, do not forget Memorial Day is more than picnics and barbecues. Commander of the Cookeville Honors Guard Jim McAfee served in the Army for six years across America and Germany. McAfee has served over 1,600 funerals for veterans since joining the Honors Guard in 2011. McAfee said Memorial Day to […]
