Tag Archives: Covid

Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said mandated mask wearing will not happen in Jackson County at this time. Governor Bill Lee’s executive order gives county mayors the option to require residents to wear masks in public. Heady said the issue should be handled by the state, not the counties. “I did not see this coming,” Heady said. “I did not ... Read More »

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said county residents will not be required to wear masks. Executive Order 54 signed Friday by Governor Bill Lee gives county mayors the authority to issue local mask requirements in the event of a significant rise in COVID-19 cases. Robinson said the order blindsided the county. “Governor Lee just kinda popped that on us ... Read More »

Beginning July 6th, the Putnam County Jail will re-open visitations by appointment only. Visitations will be limited to two people per inmate. Appointments can be scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Each scheduled session will last 30 minutes. Officials ask visitors to not come 10 minutes before or after your scheduled time. As Covid numbers drop, ... Read More »

The Cookeville History Museum wants to collect and document your stories and art to describe the community’s experiences during the global pandemic. The museum created an online questionnaire for residents interested in telling their story. Cookeville History Museum Manager Beth Thompson said not all history happened 100 years ago. The coronavirus is making history right now. “We do not want ... Read More »

Livingston Regional Hospital is now conducting same-day Covid testing. For now, the testing is reserved for emergency patients and surgeries. Director of Physician Relations David Cox said if supplies increase, same-day testing could be available for the entire community. “I certainly hope the community will be able to have this available to them,” Cox said. “Right now, we are encouraging ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional CEO Paul Korth said patients recently treated for COVID-19 seem sicker than previous cases. Seven people are currently being treated at CRMC. Putnam County reported a total of 676 COVID-19 cases Tuesday based on data from the Tennessee Department of Health. The county’s average number of new cases over the last 14 days stands at 7.5. “We kind ... Read More »

The Baxter Fall Festival Excursion and Del Monaco Wine Train will not happen this year. Tennessee Central Railway Museum President Terry Bebout said the museum will focus on shorter trips in precaution to Covid. “It is a longer ride from the Nashville area to Putnam County,” Bebout said. “Couple that with some slow orders along the track in certain areas, ... Read More »

A local OBGYN has seen pregnancies almost double during the Covid stay at home order. OBGYN Namaste of McMinnville reported 61 pregnancies from May to June this year. Last year, the healthcare provider saw only 33 pregnancies. OBGYN Namaste Medical Assistant Hannah Shay said this is a small sample size but point towards a Covid baby boom. “Back in the ... Read More »

The number of Upper Cumberland COVID-19 cases stands at 571 as of Monday’s reporting from the Tennessee Department of Health. That’s about 0.16 percent of the region’s population. Slight increases noted across the region including two additional cases in Van Buren County. Putnam County’s total increased by 26 over the last four days. Macon County’s number also rose by 16 ... Read More »

While not all gyms around the Upper Cumberland will open on Friday, James Young, General Manager of Fitness Master, one of the gyms that will open, said he expects a spike in members returning.    “I believe that you know the first two weeks that we’re going to be open, or that any gym is going to be open,” Young ... Read More »