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Plans for the new Putnam County Fairgrounds are getting underway. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said that the March tornado and COVID has slowed down progress on the project. He said the architects and engineers are using the down-time to come up with different options for officials to consider. “They continue to work on those and trying to come up ... Read More »

The Putnam County Health Department will move Covid-19 testing to the Putnam County Fairgrounds starting Monday. County Health Director Lisa Bumbalough said the health department moved the location due to increased traffic. “We have seen an increase in the last few weeks,” Bumbalough said. “Of course, as everyone can see, Covid-19 is still very active in our community, as evident ... Read More »

If you plan to watch fireworks at the Putnam County Fairgrounds Saturday, be prepared to social distance. Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson said on arrival, viewers will be guided to specific parking spots with enough space to practice social distancing. County officials ask groups to stay within the designated parking throughout the show. “We have also ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools announced Wednesday they will hold in-person graduation ceremonies June 5th and 6th at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. There will be a four-guest maximum per graduating senior. Upperman High School Graduation will be held Friday, June 5, at 6. Monterey High School graduation will be held Saturday June 6th at 4. Capacity permitting, Cookeville High School Graduation will ... Read More »