Tag Archives: Cookeville

Tornado victims who need help with applying for the Cookeville-Putnam County Tornado Relief Fund can get in-person assistance this week. Volunteers will be available at the Cookeville Community Center beginning Friday to assist those who may not have computer access or who many need help. Assistance will be offered Friday and Saturday from 10am-4pm, Sunday and Monday 1pm-4pm; and Tuesday ... Read More »

The Putnam County Election Commission will prepare to hold an election in the time of COVID-19 and social distancing. The commission discussed possible preparations at its Wednesday meeting. Election Administrator Michele Honeycutt said the planning will ensure the health of voters even if conditions change by August. “We have been on conference calls with the state going over a lot ... Read More »

Local experience and knowledge of rural economies sent Amy New to the front of the Cookeville Chamber’s search committee recommendations. New named the new President/CEO Monday. The Monterey native and Tennessee Tech alum will take over the role May 11. “She’s a hard worker, she comes from a family of hard workers,” Committee Chairman Phillip Baker said. “We are certain ... Read More »

The City of Cookeville will take the next step in the widening of South Jefferson Avenue by relocating utilities. Ronnie Kelly, Director of the Water and Sewer Department, said the $95,000 dollar project will involve Consolidated Technologies working to obtain new easements. Kelly said the city is looking to acquire easements from 14 properties along Jefferson Avenue. “This is a ... Read More »

“Wow, what a day. I never thought in all my life we’d share Easter apart.” An emotional Cookeville First Baptist Church Pastor Scott McKinney began his Easter Sermon Sunday morning in front of an empty sanctuary. “I really miss the church coming together,” McKinney said. A 2018 national survey found more than half of Americans planned to attend Easter services. ... Read More »

The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce has a nominee to serve as President/CEO of the organization. The committee, chaired by Phillip Baker, met Thursday to make its final decision. Chamber officials confirmed the committee made a final decision, but said the name will not be announced until Monday, citing confidentiality. CEO George Halford announced in 2019 that he planned to ... Read More »

The City of Cookeville will study ways to ease storm runoff in the Capshaw area north of Broad Street. Water and Sewer Department Director Ronnie Kelly said with recent storms, some lines in that area have overloaded. “We have different sewer basins that feed into that trunk line,” Kelly said. “We’re looking at everything that’s feeding into that trunk line ... Read More »

Odell Braswell discusses hunter and outdoor education matters, and safety tips. Content hosted by iono.fm Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday. On today’s Local Matters…Bob Bell sits down with Odell Braswell, former owner of Odell’s Outdoorsman. They discuss hunter and outdoor education matters, helping hunters better understand deer and turkey seasons, and offering tips to help keep ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Big O Donuts is scheduled to move to a new location later this month. Owner Tom Bonning said the business has to leave due to the building being bought by an accounting office. “The building got sold without being offered to us. I’ve been trying to buy it for the last eight years and they kept saying it wasn’t ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center is laying off 400 employees due to a decrease in patient volume. CRMC CEO Paul Korth said the reduction in the hospital’s workforce is necessary to ensure its long-term financial health. “The furloughing of the staff is a must if,” Korth said. “It’s something we must do at the medical center in order to continue to ... Read More »