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Building material costs have finally slowed down Putnam County construction permits. Mayor Randy Porter said July saw 26 permits for $3.3 million in construction costs, nine being single family homes. Porter said that last July had 44 permits for $6.1 million. Porter said that in talking with contractors, the belief is that material costs have started decreasing and will continue ... Read More »

The developers of a shopping center on East 10th Street in Cookeville have until July 31st to submit their final Planned Commercial Development (PCD) plan. Cookeville Planning Director John Ward said developers understand the deadline. “I don’t know where they are in the process,” Ward said, “We have met with them multiple times and they are aware of the deadline, the deadline ... Read More »