Tag Archives: New Year’s Eve

Hikers can get their new year started with a pair of guided day hikes through Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park. Park Manager Stuart Carroll said he will lead a five-mile hike on New Year’s Eve, with a more strenuous hike on New Year’s Day. Ranger Allen Reynolds will lead the second hike nine miles up and down cliffs and through ... Read More »

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department will combat New Year’s Eve drunk driving by having more officers on duty. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the county has averaged some seven DUIs per year between Christmas and New Years Day over the last three years. Farris said the department plans to have a few extra officers monitoring busy areas and driving ... Read More »

Starting to think about a New Year’s Resolution? A local expert said it is important for your mental health to keep it realistic. Volunteer Behavioral Health Care Director Ann Stamps said failing to meet your resolution can cause a decline in your self esteem, as well as anxiety and depression. Stamps said it is important to make sure you are ... Read More »

With New Year’s Eve festivities this weekend, many will be stocking up on their favorite bubbly. John Armstrong is the Director of Hospitality for DelMonaco Winery. He said when it comes to picking the right bottle, it depends on what your preference is. “Try to get a Brut of some sort is what I would say,” Armstrong said. “And then ... Read More »

UCHRA and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will be providing free, safe rides home this New Year’s Eve. Sheriff Eddie Farris said any location up to five miles outside the Cookeville city limits is eligible. “Keeping people safe in our county and in our community is certainly the most important thing to me as sheriff,” Farris said. “This is just ... Read More »

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Cookeville Police Department will be offering rides for Putnam residents this New Year’s Eve. Sheriff Eddie Farris said protection and safety of all citizens is his number one concern. “We have several wrecks and certainly our fair share of wrecks and fatalities here in Putnam County throughout the year, and one is too many,” Farris ... Read More »

UCHRA will be providing free, safe rides home this New Year’s Eve for any location up to five miles outside Cookeville city limits. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said the service has been offered in the past but makes a return after a brief pause. “Through conversation, we were talking with the Sheriff’s Office, and we knew we enjoyed being able ... Read More »