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Putnam County is the first Upper Cumberland ambulance service to offer an in-house EMT-Basic training class. Putnam County EMS Training Major Billy Price said Putnam County is able to offer this training because of county population. Price said before changes to state rules anyone wanting to be an EMT had to take the course through a community college. “If you’re ... Read More »

Smithville residents have a chance to beat the heat this summer with the city pool opening Friday. Pool Manager Jeania Cawthorn said there will be options for all ages and needs this year at the Smithville Golf Course and Pool. She said the pool was open last year but turnout was low. “It was a crazy summer last year,” Cawthorn ... Read More »

Fourteen people have been selected to form Livingston-Overton County’s Young Professionals Chamber Board of Directors. Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the idea was to incorporate the next generation into the decision making process. Cantrell said Young Professionals Chamber will nominate its own Chairman and Vice-Chairman. “Those two out of that group will actually hold a seat on our ... Read More »

Friday concludes the Putnam County school year for its Social Emotional Wellness Coordinator. Shelia Barker said it was quite a year to start helping with the school staff. Barker said being in-person from the beginning was a big help. “I think teachers have done a great job trying to do their best with the curriculum and providing for needs of ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council Member Mark Miller said salary transparency is one of his main concerns with CRMC’s budget. Miller said citizens have a right to be aware of wages since the hospital is a publicly owned facility. “The residents of the city, we own this budget,” Miller said. “One of the largest questions from some of the concerned citizens are ... Read More »

Cemeteries expect an uptick in traffic with Memorial Day visits this weekend. Many people take the opportunity to make a special visit to honor loved ones who served in the military on the holiday. Crest Lawn Funeral Home Manager Justin Pace said on Memorial Day, they have gravesite visits from both deceased’s loved ones and people who simply want to ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will consider rounding the certified tax rate to the nearest whole cent. City Manager James Mills said the rounding process is not unusual and has been a regular occurrence since at least 2006. “Depending on where that is, it’s going to be a very minimal impact,” Mills said. “The best way to calculate it is for every ... Read More »

Enjoy community and fun with Monterey’s first-ever Movie in the Park Summer Series. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the series spans five months with a film showing at Whittaker Park every last Saturday until September. “We’ll have concessions from some different businesses and civic organizations, of course we’ve got the splash pad and the playground within the park so we’re ... Read More »

(Editors Note: This is the seventh in a series of Meet The Candidate Interviews as we prepare for the June 1 election in Celina. The office of mayor will be filled as will three seats on the Board Of Aldermen.) Luke Collins is one of the three people running for Celina Mayor. Collins said he was born in Celina and ... Read More »

Participation at the Cookeville Senior Center is slowly growing after being open for about a month. Assistant Director Julie Laforest said the center is averaging about 25 senior visitors a day since soft opening May 3rd. “Our bingo that we have on Wednesday’s, we have a good turnout for that,” Laforest said. “Our table tennis is thriving. There is about ... Read More »