Putnam County must meet with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to continue work on the Sports Complex expansion. Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said the department must wait for TDEC. “We were expecting to hear from TDEC by the end of the year. And we actually haven’t since our last meeting with them,” Albertson said. “To kind ... Read More »
Didn’t like the sweater your great-aunt bought you this Christmas? Or did you get the same video game twice? The Better Business Bureau encourages unsatisfied gift-receivers to make post-Christmas returns as soon as possible. Marketing and Communications Manager Lisa Smith said return policies fluctuate around the holidays. “Just making sure you do it in a timely manner because stores will change their ... Read More »
Sparta citizens will see a new police officer and fireman on duty in the next weeks. The City of Sparta approved the hiring of Police Officer Matthew Farmer and Fireman Danny Webb at the Thursday meeting. Police Chief Jeff Guth said he has seen an increase of sickness among the officers. “We are needing somebody that can hit the road and ... Read More »
The City of Algood expects a delayed completion date for the Fire Hall. City Manager Keith Morrison said the poor winter weather could affect further construction. “However paving may be affected by the weather, we do not anticipate that the Fire Hall will be complete by the end of December due to the weather delays,” Morrison said. “It’s probably going to ... Read More »
Christmas comes and goes each year. Even after one hundred years, the spirit of Christmas celebrations remains the same. That according to history professor emeritus Dr. Calvin Dickinson. “It is interesting to think about Christmas is still a very traditional celebration. Whereas other celebrations may have changed a lot, July the 4th and so forth may have changed a lot,” Dickinson ... Read More »
Yeti, Santa, Christmas, and Yert. All these things fill the Sparta City Hall windows this holiday season. Writer and comedian Torry Martin said he agreed to decorate the windows as part of his “Season of Yes.” “I wanted to do a six month season of yes and just challenge myself to do things I have always been afraid to do, or I ... Read More »
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) may threaten deer in the Upper Cumberland. Tennessee Wildlife and Resource Agency Chief of Outreach and Communications Jennifer Wisniewski said hunters in the Upper Cumberland should not be alarmed despite the threat. “You can finish out your season. If you do think you see a deer that has symptoms of [being] very skinny or looks emaciated ... Read More »
The City of Sparta will begin to solicit bids for a new pavilion on the south end of South Carter Street. City Manager Chris Dorsey said the city hopes to have a pavilion near the size of the one on South Carter by Bockman Way. “Maybe a different design to try to take advantage of the terrain. There is a ... Read More »
The Putnam County Animal Shelter advises against giving pets as surprise gifts this Christmas. Putnam County Animal Shelter Director Jennifer Hutchinson-Tracy said surprise pets can end up at the shelter after Christmas. “The biggest issue with animals as gifts is that yes, they make wonderful gifts, but they don’t make good surprises. So everybody in the household should be on ... Read More »
The Fentress County Commission hopes to begin the building process for an agriculture pavilion. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said he wants to bring a pavilion to Fentress. “We are in the process of hopefully getting this AG pavilion up here. I don’t know for sure what all steps we take on that,” Johnson said. “But that is what that there ... Read More »
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