Tag Archives: Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton

If you think you’re seeing a lot of help wanted signs, you are right. Highlands Economic Partnership reported up to 10,000 jobs currently in Jackson, Overton, Putnam and White Counties. Economic Development Director Rod Kirk said there are lots of opportunity for industries to expand in the counties, but companies cannot fill the positions. “It even goes out to the ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional has began a 12-month process to update its branding and signage. Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton said through analytics and research, the hospital has found a new color scheme of orange, light blue and dark blue. “What we’re trying to do is provide a consistent brand image for the medical center,” Shelton said. “We’re starting with the existing ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional reports five COVID deaths that occurred over Tuesday night. Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton said of those, four patients were not vaccinated. Shelton said the deaths were residents from Putnam County from ages 73 to 83. According to Shelton, 12 new COVID positive admits came in Tuesday. Ninety-eight patients are currently being treated for COVID. Twenty-Nine of those ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton said the administration is concerned about the rising number of housed COVID patients. Shelton said the number of hospitalizations are the highest since January of this year. “We were very busy and near capacity before this rise,” Shelton said. “Now as you can imagine, we are very full. Today, we have 56 positive ... Read More »

CRMC will celebrate 100 years of hospital service in Cookeville and Putnam County in 2021. September 15th marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of Howard Hospital. Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton said the city purchased that facility in 1927 and became the Cookeville City Hospital. “And then, Cookeville General Hospital right here at this location admitted its first patient ... Read More »