Tag Archives: Putnam County Emergency Services

While most of the world will be spending time with family on Christmas Day, some will be taking care of neighbors across the region. Theresa Abbadusky is a Nurse Practitioner at Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care. She said she appreciates that people are often more understanding on Christmas. “I’ve done this for a number of years and I’ve worked most ... Read More »

The road that leads to the Putnam County Health Department and Emergency Services buildings off of Willow Avenue has been donated to the county. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the county had a 60-foot easement on that land for years which has allowed them to freely use County Services Drive. Tennessee General Partnership Company DealMakers donated the property earlier ... Read More »

Putnam County Emergency Services will explore adding another radio tower in the northern part of Cookeville by the Putnam County Soccer Complex. Putnam 911 Assistant Director Brandon Smith said that the new tower will enhance coverage for the Bangham, Hillham, Dodson Branch areas. Smith said that the new 180-foot tower would also fix paging issues for emergency responders. “That paging ... Read More »

Putnam County Emergency Communications expect the new 911 system to go live during the first part of May. Assistant Director Brandon Smith said they are moving into the second phase of testing for operational readiness. Smith said there was a delay in going live due to connection issues found during the first phase, involving wireless callers and the location service ... Read More »

During Sunday night’s flash floods in Putnam County, an individual had to be rescued from their vehicle. Putnam County Emergency Management Agency Director Tyler Smith said it only takes two feet of water to pick up a car. When you come to a flooded road, Smith Said thinking of all the variables before you try and cross can save a ... Read More »

Brandon Smith will lose the Interim Assistant Director Title at Putnam County 911 when he steps in full time for his mentor Mike Thompson. The Putnam County Emergency Communications board voted to make Smith the full-time assistant director. Smith said stepping in for someone who spent 40 years serving Putnam County is an honor. “I can honestly say that I’m ... Read More »