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Filmmakers across the state and region can submit their projects now to participate in Cookeville’s Downtown Film Festival. WCTE Director of Development and Marketing Susan Luna-Hazlewood said the deadline for submissions is July 24th. “We have the young filmmakers award which is for ages 14 to 19,” Luna-Hazlewood said. “The best short film documentaries, which would be 15 to 39 ... Read More »

Work has begun to move the L&N Caboose from Cookeville to Baxter. Cookeville City Council approved the donation of the caboose to the Friends of the Baxter Depot in May. Friends of the Baxter Depot President Glenn Jones said they plan on use a crane company to start the transportation. “We’re going to try to pick it up where it ... Read More »

Putnam County has seen a spike in homicides, suicides and overdoses in recent months. County Coroner Tommy Copeland said additional money to fund autopsies, investigations and death certificates has been requested twice. Copeland said it had been several years since deaths had increased to a level where more funding was required. “I’m with law enforcement and fire department that does ... Read More »

Putnam County has been awarded $20,000 through Tennessee’s ThreeStar program. Yvonne Pickering is the Economic and Community Development Coordinator for The Highlands Economic Partnership. Pickering said of the county’s three goals, the workforce initiative was approved. “We’re able to use the money towards doing that which is a great help,” Pickering said. “Because a lot of times when you have ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Pacesetters Inc. searching for a new Executive Director. Beverly Matthews will retire at the end of July after three years in the position. Board President Freddie Nelson said the non-profit has opened for applications. “We deal with people with physical and mental handicaps, so they need to have some experience in that field, and they also need to have ... Read More »

Cookeville Fire Chief Daryl Blair has sent his notice of intent to retire effective next Friday. City Manager James Mills said that Cookeville will miss Blair’s dedication and knowledge having served as chief since 2017. “I have valued his friendship while working together, appreciate his sense of humor and am grateful for his dedication to the department, our citizens, and ... Read More »

Cookeville High School is getting a new surface for its tennis court. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said the winning bid has been awarded for roughly $46,000. Martin said the tennis upgrades will begin the middle of this month. He said the hopeful completion date is for the middle of August, near the start of school. He said the ... Read More »

The city of Cookeville is pleased with the county’s decision to authorize the sale of the Putnam County Fairgrounds. City Manager James Mills said that this presents an opportunity for commercial development for the city. “Well I mean anytime you have an opportunity to redevelop it’s a positive for the community,” Mills said. “And the other positive is that this ... Read More »

The Fourth of July is this weekend, and many in Cookeville’s community are gearing up to celebrate the holiday by setting off fireworks. However when it comes to individuals using fireworks, it’s important to keep in mind there are rules that come with it. Cookeville Codes Department Director Jeff Littrell said there is a specific time frame you can set ... Read More »

Putnam County has set its all-time record for building construction during the last fiscal year. Mayor Randy Porter said there were 382 permits totaling $61 million issued. Porter said that all of the county is seeing construction as builders look to create or add onto subdivisions. “You would think with all the many things we’ve had going on, especially with ... Read More »