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A rezoning ordinance of a piece of property in Algood failed after the city’s Planning Commission gave it a negative recommendation. Algood City Administer Keith Morrison said the item on Tuesday’s agenda failed to receive a motion to even consider it. “The planning commission on a rezoning ordinance either recommends for or against, and then it goes to the council,” ... Read More »

House Speaker Cameron Sexton of Crossville said he had no intention of adjourning the legislature because of coronavirus. Nashville Representative John Ray Clemmons asked for the temporary adjournment in a letter Wednesday. Clemmons said the legislature should lead by example. “If we take responsible steps toward mitigation, such as temporarily adjourning the legislative session, we have an opportunity to potentially ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Infection Prevention Physician Dr. Mark Pierce said we should be concerned but not panicked by the coronavirus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic Wednesday concerned about the spread and severity of the outbreak. “There’s so much panic over it, I don’t think that’s necessary, but I think we should be concerned,” Pierce said. “We ... Read More »

The Putnam County tornado response no longer needs donations of supplies. Putnam County Emergency Management issued a statement Wednesday that all needs are met, both currently and going forward. “Our distribution center is fully stocked, our warehouse has sufficient backstock, and area churches are filled with donations as well,” Spokesperson Molly Brown said. For those who may have already collected ... Read More »

Displaced residents looking for short term housing have 204 options in the Putnam County market. There is a good supply of residential units available, but the price might not be right Upper Cumberland Association of Realtors President Kathy Dunn said affordability may be an issue. “It’s going to be tight,” Dunn said. “There’s no doubt about it. We’ll pull together ... Read More »

The county bid to remove debris and continue the cleanup from Tuesday’s tornado will be opened Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. “Our goal is to have that bid awarded Thursday morning,” County Mayor Randy Porter said. Porter said the work should begin with 24 hours. Read More »

The director of the Overton County Schools will reconsider Leslie Riddle’s termination as Livingston Academy girls basketball coach. Dr. Mark Winningham said he would consider reinstatement as he addressed parents, former players, and community members who gathered Tuesday night at the monthly school board member. “What you all have shared tonight, I promise you I will consider it,” Winningham said. ... Read More »

Crossville City Council approved a new independent contractors agreement Tuesday with Dr. Mark Fox to serve as city Medical Director. As part of the new agreement, Fox will receive a city-owned vehicle to drive. The Council, in a recent work session, discussed covering the insurance on the city vehicle. The approved agreement includes that provision. The council expanded the resources ... Read More »

The City of Cookeville has received a copy of the new master plan for Dogwood Park. Cookeville Department of Leisure Services director Rick Woods said one of the areas of concern was helping people better access the park. “What we heard from the community primarily was connectivity,” Woods said. “They wanted to see better pedestrian connectivity in particular, so we ... Read More »

Putnam County Law enforcement agencies in connection with the TBI are investigating several scams in the aftermath of last week’s tornado. “Law enforcement will not tolerate the scams and we are monitoring that very heavy,” Sheriff Eddie Farris said. Farris said multiple agencies have “boots on the ground” trying to protect the families. In addition, law enforcement monitors Facebook, Twitter ... Read More »