Representative John Rose got a chance to check out life behind the counter at a Crossville Weigel’s store Monday morning. Rose said that he learned about the industry from store employees. He said that he even got to experience the job first hand checking out customers. “This is a vital industry and the people that work in this industry are ... Read More »

The TTU Foundation will be purchasing nearly four acres of land and existing structures in Crossville to be used for both research and instruction and house a recently acquired, large low-speed wind tunnel. President Phil Oldham said that a wind tunnel will allow students to do physical models of research compared to theoretical. He said the technology will greatly enhance ... Read More »

After cases of BA2 began to spread widely across Europe, experts here expected to see a similar increase in cases. Bu that surge has not happened yet, according to Cookeville Regional Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Mark Pierce. “Now reasons for that, we aren’t really sure but I suspect it’s probably because so many people have been either vaccinated or have ... Read More »

Would Cookeville be better doing future projects on its own without T-DOT money? Cookeville Council Member Eric Walker said it’s something to consider. Last week, council rebid part one of the Spring Street sidewalk project which started in 2014. T-DOT delays have kept the project from beginning, and the price tag rising. Walker said that in cases like the East ... Read More »

Cookeville Police was approved to get new gear for the department. Chief Randy Evans said that the brand new purchases include 73 protective masks for some $15,257. “We have some of those in the inventory and have had for many years within the SWAT team and other functions in the department,” Evans said. “But we’re trying to outfit the entire ... Read More »

Putnam County Election Commission inspected all 86 voting machines for tampering in preparation for the May elections on Friday. Chair Phil Adams said that the commission goes through this protocol every election season, with one Democratic commissioner and one Republican commissioner performing the task. “We’re just verifying that they still have a seal and that it correlates with the sheet ... Read More »

The Putnam County School Board approved the logo package for the new Park View School at its Thursday night meeting. Director of Schools Corby King said that the blue and white rocket logos can be used in all design elements, from t-shirts to decals on the gym floor. “The naming committee sent these out to the teachers and faculty at ... Read More »

Baxter Planning Commission voted to approve the preliminary plat for the long-awaited Fiesta Cancun restaurant. Codes Inspector Bob Lane said that the restaurant will be located on the corner of Olan Maxwell Road and Highway 56. He said that the preliminary plat shows the restaurant at some 3,000 square feet on a plat of five acres. “This will be a ... Read More »

Cookeville Fire Department hoping to gain some new swift water rescue equipment through a grant from the Firehouse Subs Safety Foundation. Battalion Chief Daniel Snyder said that they will purchase life vests, rafts, and wet suits among other tools. He said they typically rely on the county’s team for swift water rescues. “One of the things that I like to ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved a waterline project on Joff Drive and Victory View Drive. Water Quality Department Director Designee Barry Turner said that the project will involve installing some 2,600 feet of water line to replace the old lines. He said that both lines are not located along the road and go under a field. “The one up here on ... Read More »