Tag Archives: Old Fairgrounds

Putnam County accepting bids for projects surrounding the covered arena at the New Putnam County Fairgrounds. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said before the grandstands can go up around the arena this summer, contractors will need to create a suitable surface. He said gravel, pavement, and sidewalk work on the surrounding terrain, and top-coat dressing in the arena area itself ... Read More »

Developers moving forward in the process to build a Cookeville VA Clinic can request an option extension after a Tuesday night County Commission vote. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the Veterans Administration has notified the parties that it plans to make an announcement on the clinic during first quarter 2025. It is unclear whether that means fiscal year or ... Read More »

Six developers have submitted bids to build a new VA Clinic on the old Putnam County Fairgrounds property. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he expects the Veterans Administration to select the winning bidder by April or May. The VA could choose the fairgrounds property or other land in Cookeville. “That’s one of the top properties I think that there ... Read More »

All signs are pointing to the Putnam County Fair returning to the old fairgrounds one last time. Board President John Allen said the 10-day program is complete with the fair scheduled for August 4th through the 13th. “We’ll be back at the present fairgrounds this year,” Allen said. “At least we think we will. That’s the program we are planning. ... Read More »

Local Realtor and Putnam County Commissioner Kathy Dunn said she thinks it is the right time to start preparing to sale the old fairgrounds next spring. Dunn said she expects the land to bring in a fair price and developments to come easily based on its location and the current market. “I think the land will sale well,” Dunn said. ... Read More »