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During Sunday night’s flash floods in Putnam County, an individual had to be rescued from their vehicle. Putnam County Emergency Management Agency Director Tyler Smith said it only takes two feet of water to pick up a car. When you come to a flooded road, Smith Said thinking of all the variables before you try and cross can save a ... Read More »

A 53-year-old Cookeville woman died in a head-on collision Tuesday between Gainesboro and Baxter. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports Penny Maxwell died when the vehicle she was driving was struck by a vehicle driven by 32-year-old Tiffany Gaw of Baxter. Gaw was attempting to pass a vehicle towing a camper as she drove northbound. Gaw’s vehicle struck Maxwell’s head-on. Gaw ... Read More »

The ground breaking for the Baxter Crossroads subdivision at the intersection of Highway 56 and Highway 70 took place Tuesday morning . Putnam County and Baxter elected officials gathered for the celebration of the new 80 lot neighborhood. D.R. Horton Nashville President Danny Clawson said the homes are affordable and designed for families. “It is going to be a good ... Read More »

It appears Putnam County has weathered the feared sales tax downturn from COVID as June revenue numbers increased 10.3 percent over last year. That countywide increase essentially wipes away the 9.3 percent decrease from April during the COVID shutdown, according to numbers released by County Mayor Randy Porter. Sales tax numbers for June reported Wednesday. County sales tax numbers increased ... Read More »

Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he hopes to see the Tennessee Central Heritage Rail Trail become a tourist destination like similar trails in other communities. Porter said that has been the goal of leaders since the trail was proposed in the mid-2000’s. “I think the goal is, in the future, is to make it a real big tourist attraction,” ... Read More »

The Baxter Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for a new subdivision at the corner of Highway 56 and Highway 70. A total of 88 lots are included in the 36.7 acres. Baxter Planning Director Tommy Lee said the lots would range in size from 0.19 acres to 10.09 acres. Three streets will be built as part of the new ... Read More »

Putnam County refinanced its 2013 school bonds this week and saved some $3.6 million in interest. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county got a current interest rate of 1.35 percent this week, saving the county much more money than he had expected. “We were expecting around a 1.8 percent rate with a $1.8 million savings when we started ... Read More »

Baxter will apply for a Blue Cross Blue Shield grant in August to build a splash pad and farmer’s market in Seminary Park. Baxter Mayor John Martin said the park upgrades will add to the appeal of Baxter and help fill job openings for the Portobello plant opening in the future. “We have four great schools, but the thing about ... Read More »

Baxter will soon have a new pharmacy opening in town. Baxter Pharmacy is expected to open in late July. Owner Lana Jared said opening the business offered her the chance to make a difference. “I always knew I wanted to open my own pharmacy and give back to my community,” Jared said. “God birthed this idea into me in January ... Read More »

Putnam County should save some $1.8 million in interest costs by refinancing the bonds on Monterey and Upperman schools. County Commissioners gave Mayor Randy Porter the authorization to move forward with the plan Monday night. “It depends on the market the day that we do the refinancing but $120,000 to $140,000 a year in just interest costs,” Porter said. The ... Read More »