The Putnam County Commission will discuss Monday night the purchase of up to six properties around the Justice Center. In a memorandum to the Commissioner’s Fiscal Review Committee. Mayor Randy Porter said architects and engineers suggest buying all the properties. They will be used for parking around the proposed Justice Center expansion. Commissioner Ben Rogers said the commission needs to ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Performing Arts Center returns to the stage this Friday. The center will begin with performances of the political comedy State And Church. Cookeville Cultural Arts Superintendent Chad McDonald said this is the first performance since March. “We have not been able to do live theater for quite a while,” McDonald said. “We have done some online and streaming video theater, ... Read More »

The Cookeville Public Works Department changed a portion of West Broad Street’s speed limit to 40 MPH. The city completed a study reviewing the traffic and accident data for the stretch from West Jackson to West 4th. City Manager James Mills said the speed limit now decreases as you get closer to Cookeville. “Coming into town, from west to east, ... Read More »

Registration for this year’s Cumberland County Hiking Marathon begins Aug. 15th. Participants hike 26.2 miles on designated Cumberland trails and record their own mileage. Cumberland County Hiking Marathon Chairman John Conrad said the idea first came about to get more hikers on the trails. “It is an event that started five years ago,” Conrad said. “Friends of the trail builds ... Read More »

The city of Algood will conduct a traffic study to help relieve traffic. The city will consult a traffic engineer to review 4th Avenue and Main Street and 2nd Avenue and Main Street. City Administrator Keith Morrison said increased traffic has caused both intersections to become less safe. “They will go through a process to study the intersection and look ... Read More »

The Byrdstown Medical Center upgraded its technology to provide 15 minute COVID test results. The center received the upgrades from its molecular test provider. Owner Dr. Andrew Todd said test results are now completed in-house. “Pickett County fortunately has been a county with low COVID-19 numbers, and we want to keep it that way,” Todd said. “One of the ways ... Read More »

The city of Algood is moving forward with the first phase for its future 21 acre park. The city council approved a design contract to begin planning in Tuesday’s meeting. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the first phase includes a parking lot, bathroom, walking trail and playground. “I think it is important for the community to see something on the ... Read More »

The Town of Monterey’s water and sewer line project off exit 300 received final approval from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The commission requires a review by a consultant before funding a project with federal money. Monterey Grant Administrator Dawn Kupferer said the consultant approved theconstruction plans, bidding procedures and budget. “They have announced to the city and Mayor Wiggins ... Read More »

Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the local government and community both want the Cumberland River Hospital to remain open. But, Reagan said the county can not directly help the facility financially. “Nobody is working against the hospital,” Reagan said. “And, I know that you hear speculations all the time, but everybody has been so supportive of it (Cumberland River ... Read More »

The rebuilding of Cookeville’s Echo Valley Market has begun. According to the Putnam County Building Codes Department, Summit Builders broke ground earlier this month. Plans include a 3,600 square foot gas station and convenience store. Gary Patel submitted the building permit in July. The Echo Valley Market was destroyed during the March tornado.   Read More »