Tag Archives: Parks and Recreation Department

The Putnam County Jail expansion project is running some two months behind due to significant delays in equipment arrival. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris told County Commissioners Monday night he had hoped the facility would have been completed the first week of May, with a June move-in date. Farris said Bell Construction’s request for a 57-day extension is purely based ... Read More »

Cookeville Strong, Tennessee Tech and Putnam County have partnered to create a weekly grocery giveaway that starts Friday. Cookeville Strong Member Katelyn Steakley said over 1,200 boxes of food and 1,200 gallons of milk will be distributed weekly for about 10 weeks. “The food is available through a grant with the USDA called, “Farmers To Families,” Steakley said. “Essentially the ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Gilley Pool reopened Saturday with no issues. The pool opened from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a temporary closure for cleaning. Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Justin Scott said about 300 visitors filtered through the gates on the first day. “So far it’s been pretty good,” Scott said. “Everybody has been compliant and we’ve just been trying to ... Read More »