Tag Archives: Putnam County

A lack of management oversight within the Cookeville Fire Department led to an alleged time sheet fraud according to a Tennessee Comptroller investigation. Retired Captain Marvin Montgomery and current Fire Captain Shawn Roberson would clock a 24 hour work day at the fire department. While also clocking an eight to nine hour shift at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement ... Read More »

The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP is hitting the streets to celebrate the life of U.S. Representative John Lewis and the right to vote. President Thomas Savage said Cookeville will be joining 180 other U.S. cities on May 8 at 1:00 PM. He said participants will use their vehicles in a votercade across Cookeville, starting at the Leslie Town Centre. “Holding on ... Read More »

Putnam County is exploring a health insurance bridge program for county employees who are ready to retire, but not yet eligible for Medicare. Mayor Randy Porter said the cost isn’t too high–only $40,000 or $50,000 a year, and could actually end up saving the county money. “It’s a benefit to them, it rewards them, but also in the long run, ... Read More »

Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said a $1.4 million increase in BEP funding is projected for the system. The system received its first of three BEP Funding estimates from the state on Tuesday. King said the increase from 2020 is exactly the news the system wanted. “Our funding is based on our average daily membership in the school ... Read More »

Putnam County’s drive-thru vaccination site at the fairgrounds is changing its hours. Starting this week, the South Walnut Avenue location will operate Monday through Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday noon to 6:30 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to noon. Antone 16 and older is eligible to be vaccinated in Putnam County. No pre-registration is necessary to receive either the ... Read More »

The 45-day public comment period for the Putnam County Demolition Landfill expansion in Baxter ended Monday. Solid Waste Director Doug Ashburn said this is a standard expansion providing 15 or more acres to the location. Ashburn said the vertical expansion will allow eight to nine more years of usage. “We’ve got one more cell across the road and with the ... Read More »

The number of apartments coming to Algood has raised concerns among some members of the city council. City Engineer Matthew Tucker said the perception of too many apartments in Algood is affected by where they get built. Tucker said that when you look at the map, apartments make up a small portion of land area. “Because they are, as Tommy ... Read More »

Algood held a special called work session Thursday night to discuss land use, with an emphasis on flooding. The meeting was spurred from a rezoning request that would add a third building to Quarry Run at 299 East Main Street. Building Inspector Bob Lane said ordinance changes are being composed to tackle water detention issues voiced by council members Ron ... Read More »

A Montessori Learning Center is coming to Cookeville in June to fill a gap two women saw in early education. KDB Montessori Co-Owner Heather May said the Montessori learning method focuses on a child’s interests through guided activities. May said this can be a more efficient teaching method than instruction based on memorization. “The guides just kind of watch and ... Read More »

A Putnam County woman died Wednesday in a residential fire on Big Orange Drive. Fire Chief Tom Brown said the owner of the home was away for a few hours and came back to a house full of smoke with his wife inside. “He went into the smoke to search for her,” Brown said. “Ultimately, found her. Dragged her out ... Read More »