Tag Archives: Putnam County Justice Center

Downtown Cookeville businesses continue to deal with parking overflow from the Putnam County Justice Center despite efforts to address the problem. Uptown Boutique Owner Tonya Anderson said she used to tell people going to the Justice Center that they are not allowed to park in Liberty Square, but stopped after several negative interactions. “We get some really bad looks, and ... Read More »

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department applying for a grant to help improve security at the Justice Center. Sheriff Eddie Farris said that the projects would benefit officers, state workers, and the public. Farris said that one of the things the county has on its docket is installing kevlar panels for the existing court clerk benches. Farris said they are also ... Read More »

Visitors to the Putnam County Justice Center will no longer be required to wear face masks. That after a Tennessee Supreme Court Order eased all COVID-19 restrictions. Social distancing will be reduced from six feet to three feet.  Judicial districts and judges have discretion for courtroom capacity. The Order also encourages courts to continue to use alternative means for in-person ... Read More »

Three major Putnam County roofing project bids have come in roughly $1 million under projected costs. Mayor Randy Porter said roofing improvements will occur at the County Justice Center, Avery Trace Middle School and Cookeville High School. Porter said that in total this work will cost just under $2.7 million. “Kind of almost the opposite going on with roofing than ... Read More »

The Putnam County Commission will discuss Monday night the purchase of up to six properties around the Justice Center. In a memorandum to the Commissioner’s Fiscal Review Committee. Mayor Randy Porter said architects and engineers suggest buying all the properties. They will be used for parking around the proposed Justice Center expansion. Commissioner Ben Rogers said the commission needs to ... Read More »