Fentress County expects to begin the bidding process for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance updates this spring. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county remains in the planning period for the major updates. “The engineer won’t have all of his work done until probably April so it will be after April,” Johnson said. “We will have some figures ... Read More »

The Upperman Veteran’s Monument project will move forward in the coming months. Manager of the Upperman Campus Community Council Eric Brown said the lack of funding previously delayed the project. “We haven’t completely raised everything. There were a couple adjustments raised to our previous goal around some electrical needs and some other site prep that wasn’t going to be previously ... Read More »

The Cookeville Rescue Mission has seen an influx of people seeking shelter this winter. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said the shelter typically houses anywhere from 50 to 55 people. “We have a constant influx of people and especially with colder temperatures and we are now in the warming shelter mode,” Bailey said. “Which is in addition to the number of ... Read More »

A Colorado man faces multiple charges after a routine traffic stop Wednesday. Putnam County authorities arrested 22-year-old Marcus Henderson of Ft. Carson for possession of a controlled substance and possession of a firearm during a felony. Officials initially stopped Henderson in relation to speeding and improper display of registration. During the stop, authorities detected an odor of marijuana. Arrest warrants ... Read More »

Academy Sports and Cookeville Police and Fire Department began delivering a total of thirty bicycles and helmets to Putnam County schools Wednesday. Store Director Shane Nelson said Academy uses an active-minded philosophy by providing gifts that allow children to be active. “Academy wants to be able to meet with our kids,” Nelson said. “And show them how much we care and ... Read More »

Water and sewer tap rates could increase in Algood next year. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the rate increase would help put Algood back into the black for utilities. “It was amazing to me to find out when Algood does these jobs and puts in these taps, how expensive they are for the city,” Fowler said. “And to realize that even ... Read More »

A Cookeville man faces multiple meth-related charges after a routine traffic stop Wednesday. Officials arrested 29-year-old Brandon Smallwood for the possession of methamphetamine and the introduction of contraband into a penal institution. Authorities initially stopped a vehicle on E. Veterans Drive for improper display of registration. Officials identified Smallwood as the passenger of the vehicle. Arrest warrants indicate that a ... Read More »