The state’s Sons of American Revolution organization trying to identify and mark the graves of 12 Revolutionary War veterans buried in Putnam County. Graves and Landmarks Committee Chair Joel Davenport said the group has narrowed down their resting place to the county. Davenport said some do not even have a headstone. “It was said in Roman Culture that a man ... Read More »

Putnam County recognized the men and women who fought for our freedom in a Veterans Day ceremony held at the county courthouse Friday. Mayor Randy Porter said the community remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice and the families that share their memories. “Even those families may have not been on the battlefields, they still suffered not knowing for days ... Read More »

Sparta’s Veterans Day Parade and Program scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled due to forecasted inclement weather. Mayor Jerry Lowery said that includes the concert and meal prepared for the event. Lowery said a rescheduled time is not being considered at this time. Read More »

A White County man preserving the history of veterans in a joint project with Tennessee Tech University. Nick Blaylock is interviewing people about their military service. Blaylock said the recordings will be sent to the university’s archives to be stored for public consumption. “In the past, we’ve had veterans that had dairies and things where they record information while they ... Read More »

The Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed Friday in observance of Veterans Day. The recycle center, transfer station, household hazardous waste facility, convenience centers and landfill closed. Facilities will reopen on Saturday. All Fentress County offices will be closed Friday including solid waste operations, county courthouse and senior center. White County landfill and convenience centers will be closed, ... Read More »

The much anticipated improvement project at the Highway 70 and Highway 56 intersection in Baxter is substantially complete. TDOT Community Relations Office Rae Anne Bradley said all that remains are some minor work items. “There are some permanent signs that need to be replaced, and the city still has to inspect and accept the traffic signal that has been installed,” ... Read More »

Several Veterans Day events in the Upper Cumberland celebrating those who have served. In Putnam County Friday, the Veterans Day Parade will begin with a ceremony in the county commission chambers at 10:45 a.m. The parade will follow shortly after starting at the county courthouse. It will then travel to North Washington Avenue along Broad Street to the Cookeville Depot. ... Read More »

The MidWest Crappie Invitational Tournament kickoffs in Clay County Thursday with 130 boats already in town ready for the competition. Dale Hollow and Cedar Hill Marina Owner Dennis Wilbert said it is the first Dale Hollow Shootout hosted at his boat docks as well as state park locations. “Guy up in Northern Ohio Dan Elko it was his brain child,” ... Read More »

Gainesboro soliciting bids for cosmetic improvements at city hall and its police department. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the city is looking for quotes on exterior painting, new floors, vent cleaning and new furniture. “We have looked into it and budgeted for it in the past, but more important stuff has came up in the past,” Williams said. “We’ve kind of ... Read More »

Water levels of two main Upper Cumberland lakes may seem down to the general public, but the Army Corp of Engineers intentionally lowers water levels this time of year. Water Management Hydraulic Engineer Robert Dillingham said Dale Hollow and Center Hill Lakes typically fill in the spring and are brought down to a winter pool. “They’re basically right where we ... Read More »