A Tuesday afternoon fire destroyed a sawmill on Burgess Falls Road in Putnam County. Deputy Fire Chief Mike Keith said crews responded to the scene around 2:40 p.m. “We pulled out of the station on Willow Avenue and we could see black smoke at that point. When we pulled up it was fully involved,” Keith said. “We pulled several lines ... Read More »
A judge has set a December 11th court date for an Overton County man charged in last week’s officer-involved shooting in Warren County. 66-year-old Charles Ray Bean appeared in court Tuesday and informed the judge that he obtained the services of Cookeville attorney Brett Knight. Authorities have charged Bean with two counts of attempted criminal homicide, two counts of aggravated ... Read More »
Multiple fire crews have responded to a commercial structure fire at the 2600 block of Burgess Falls Road. According to Putnam County Emergency officials, Burgess Falls Road will be closed between Old Salem Road and Forest Circle. Officials have asked drivers to avoid the area while crews work to put out the fire. Read More »
The Overton County Health and Rehab Center will accept sealed bids for a renovation project until December 11th. OCHRC administrative staff member Scott Stevens said the center hopes for a better outcome this bid cycle. “We’ve had a couple rounds of bids and unfortunately nothing was quite within where we want to be,” Stevens said. “We were looking at a ... Read More »
The redevelopment of Cookeville’s L Block might be in jeopardy. Cookeville Planning Director James Mills said developers may abandon the project because of high prices associated with environmental cleanup. “Last week, the developer of this property indicated he had done some preliminary investigation on the potential cost for removing the structures. It turns out that there are some environmental concerns,” ... Read More »
The Cookeville Planning Commission allowed a future Commercial development to move forward Monday after voting to rezone a single family residential area on East 10th Street and Old Kentucky Road. Titan Development plans to construct a 150,000 square foot shopping center on the 14-acre property. Representative Wayne Cravens said the company intends to help Cookeville grow responsibly. “This property has ... Read More »
A new committee will be tasked with reviewing non-profit funding requests in Putnam County. County Commission Chairman Ben Rodgers said the non-profit study committee will be made up of individuals not serving on the county commission or budget committee. “Not to put the responsibility completely on them and us be relieved of it, but I guess it’s just more transparent,” ... Read More »
Fairfield Glade Police are investigating after a person tried shooting a deer from the inside of a pickup truck Sunday. Police Chief Mike Williams said witnesses reported the incident after the suspect began shooting with a high-powered rifle near the 7000 block of Peavine Road. “Several people were at the local dog park and reported hearing gunshots and bullets whizzing ... Read More »
An arraignment will take place Tuesday for an Overton County man charged in a November 19th officer-involved shooting in Warren County. Authorities have charged 66-year-old Charles Ray Bean with two counts of criminal attempt to commit homicide and two counts of aggravated assault. Officials said Bean opened fire on Warren County deputies when a pursuit ended on C. Rody Road ... Read More »
Crossville Police Chief Jessie Brooks has promoted two veteran officers. Brooks said Monday that Chris Kendrick will serve as the department’s deputy chief and J.C. Hancock as the administrative lieutenant. Kendrick has spent the past 19 years at the department serving as interim chief, patrol captain, K9 Supervisor, SWAT sniper and firearms instructor. Hancock is a 27 year veteran of ... Read More »
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