Tag Archives: Putnam County Fairgrounds

Putnam County will distribute free weather radios Saturday as the community remembers the 2020 tornado. County Mayor Randy Porter said pre-programmed weather radios will be distributed Saturday from 10am-2pm at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. “They sit on your nightstand or somewhere in your bedroom at night,” Porter said. “They wake you up when you’re asleep. And we found out that ... Read More »

A $100,000 state tourism grant will help Putnam County with the construction of the new Fairgrounds off Tennessee Avenue. County Mayor Randy Porter said the money will be used for lighting and electricity in the arena area. He said the grant will pay roughly one-third of the $300,000 project. “We think this event center and new fairgrounds, all that is ... Read More »

Putnam County extended the option on the 41.4-acre Fairgrounds with developer E2L through May 6. The $20,000 option gives E2L the opportunity to continue negotiations with potential tenants of the site off South Jefferson Avenue. County Mayor Randy Porter said the extension date was chosen to line up with an expected decision on a VA Clinic which could be built ... Read More »

White County Commissioners will vote Monday night on the proposed merger of the Central View and Mt. Gilead Fire Departments. The two departments asked for the move as a way to increase efficiency. Commissioners will also discuss plans to establish new speed limits on Blue Springs Road, and Duck Pond Road. The meeting begins Monday at 6pm at the County ... Read More »

What about some fair fun during the Christmas holidays? The Putnam County Fair Board has announced a new event set for November 17 and 18. “Christmas at the Fair” will feature motor sports event, vendors, music and a visit from Santa. Fair Board Vice President Susanna Clouse said the idea has been in the works for several months. “Just kind ... Read More »

The new additions to the Cookeville Cityscape ornament collection are here. Interim Executive Director Laura Wolf said this year the organization selected the Bobby Q’s logo and a figurine of the Putnam County Fairgrounds. “Sights that are unique to Cookeville, and the fairgrounds we really wanted to do that before the fairgrounds is gone, because it’s going to go to ... Read More »

The Putnam County Health Department has began offering COVID booster shots for certain populations. The Pfizer shot will be available at the Putnam County Fairgrounds, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The clinic will have extended hours every Thursday til 5:00 p.m. Appointments are not required. Patients do not need to provide their diagnosis or health condition ... Read More »

The new Putnam County fairgrounds location will have the potential to host more than just the fair. Mayor Randy Porter shared the first proposed plans for the facility with county commissioners Monday night. He said that the 160-acre location will house an expo center, a conference building, and venues for concerts and tournaments. “The premiere part of the site will ... Read More »

Putnam County Fair is kicking off events before the fair even starts with the Draft Horse and Mule Show. Fair Board Horse Committee Chairman Lori Love said 37 classes will be judged on Saturday. Love said it is an exciting opportunity to kick off fair events in the main arena. “Anywhere from halter of all three of those animals to ... Read More »

Red, White and Boom returns to the Putnam County Fairgrounds for its seventh annual Fourth of July celebrations this weekend. The weekend will kick off Saturday morning with a classic car show, and have events throughout Saturday and Sunday until the fireworks show at 9 p.m. Mayor Ricky Shelton said they’re excited to have this year’s show be bigger and ... Read More »