Tag Archives: Putnam County

Efforts to expand access to public water in Putnam County could continue in Monterey. Engineer Nathaniel Green presented two potential scenarios about expanding water along the Calfkiller Highway to the aldermen Monday night. One option would go from Mill Creek Road to split off going north and south on Highway 84. “The other option that we have, and this one ... Read More »

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest following a three-month drug investigation. 21-year-old Jamichael Brian Lewis of Chattanooga was arrested at a Gainesboro Grade resident on Tuesday morning. Lewis was in possession of a large amount of marijuana, cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and a stolen, loaded Smith & Wesson handgun. Lewis was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and cocaine ... Read More »

Monterey will not join the Rail Trail Authority…for now. Mayor Nathan Walker said that after discussions with the Rail Trail Authority, Putnam County officials, and Cookeville City officials, they decided now is not the right time. “We kind of came to the conclusion that they were, as of right now, their focus seems to be more of a westward expansion ... Read More »

County Commissioner Jimmy Neal has issued his letter of resignation, but what does that mean for his seat in District 9? County Attorney Jeff Jones talked through the mechanics of what that would look like, especially in the face of an election. He said that the first step is for the county commission to accept the resignation, which he expects ... Read More »

The Putnam County Solid Waste Department ended the fiscal year with the lowest amount of write-offs in recent years. That means companies that use the county landfill have paid the majority of dues. Mayor Randy Porter said a single factor resulted in just $806 of debt. “More construction waste,” Porter said. “I think all of the construction companies are so ... Read More »

Election machines in Putnam County are ready to be sent to the polling locations. The election commission evaluated a total of 86 machines Wednesday. Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said workers made sure no changes were made to the machines after being locked in a vault since April. “It’s pretty common,” Honeycutt said. “The only thing they might see is if ... Read More »

Putnam County Commissioner Jimmy Neal has resigned his seat as District 9 Commissioner. Neal shared his resignation in a letter to Mayor Randy Porter Thursday. Neal stated in the letter that he does not intend to serve as commissioner and resigned effective immediately. Neal wrote that he has also withdrawn his name as a candidate on the August ballot. If ... Read More »

A tick that is known to carry a disease that infects a cow’s blood has been found in Putnam County. The Asian Longhorned Tick is a common carrier of the tick-borne parasite theileria orientalis. Putnam County Ag Extension Agent Wayne Key said he identified the tick this week after a local resident found one. “It gives off the effect of ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Election Administrators saw several hundred new voters register for the upcoming August election. The deadline to register to vote in this election passed this week. Putnam County Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said the county had 920 new voters in the past three months. “It’s a little higher, not too bad,” Honeycutt said. “Before a presidential and governor race, ... Read More »

Putnam and White County experiencing some power outages after a severe thunderstorm rolled through the area. The Cookeville Electric Department reporting outages on Interstate Drive, Humble Drive and Foreman Drive. As for the rest of Putnam County, EMA Director Tyler Smith said there has been no reports of damage at this time. Sparta fire crews working on a couple downed ... Read More »