Bear Spotted In Cookeville

A bear is roaming the Cookeville city limits, according to Putnam County 911.

Mayor Ricky Shelton reported that the bear was spotted on North Maple near Freeze Street

A Facebook post from Putnam County 911 has asked residents to not approach the bear and to call Cookeville Police if the animal is spotted.

Police units are in the area and have coordinated with the TWRA to monitor it.