Tag Archives: Putnam County Courthouse

The Veterans Wall at the Putnam County Courthouse will receive some updates for safety and accessibility. Mayor Randy Porter said the county plans on making a pathway that’s ADA-compliant to provide better access for veterans visiting. “We’re going to fix a place in the courthouse lawn,” Porter said. “Make a walkway that will come in behind the wall, as it ... Read More »

The bottom level of the Putnam County Courthouse received minimal damage after a water line busted Monday morning. Mayor Randy Porter said the Trustee’s and Mayor’s office closed for the day as a result. “We had a pipe rupture about six o’clock this morning that flooded the downstairs area of the courthouse where the Trustee’s and Mayor’s offices are,” Porter ... Read More »

About 100 people gathered at the Putnam County Courthouse Tuesday, carrying signs, ringing bells and looking for change in America. Tennessee Tech Student Eli Anderson took to social media with friends to encourage the rally. “I honestly don’t think it could have gone better,” Anderson said. “It’s exactly what we wanted to see. The community comes together. The community shows ... Read More »

About 100 protesters gathered at the Putnam County Courthouse Sunday to protest Governor Bill Lee’s stay-at-home mandates. The Freedom and Prayer Rally included county and religious leaders who spoke against the social and business restrictions. Event organizer Jennifer Greene said rights and decisions should be in the hands of the individual. “These rights cannot be taken away by any government, ... Read More »

A local citizens’ group concerned about infringement on personal and economic freedom will rally Sunday on Cookeville’s Courthouse Square. “While Putnam County has (to date) only experienced 94 cases of Coronavirus, thousands of jobs have been lost and liberties taken away without traditional public debate and legislation by elected representatives,” Organizer Nancy Donadio said in a release. “Many local businesses, ... Read More »