Tag Archives: Putnam County

Putnam County is having issues with residents not answering phone calls concerning their COVID vaccinations. Mayor Randy Porter said anybody on the vaccine waiting list should be on the look out for a call from (931)-646-INFO. “We want to get the message out to everyone,” Porter said. “I know you may think that it is a spam or a marketing ... Read More »

Monterey Mayor JJ Reels said drastic changes are needed to the town’s employee pay scale. Reels said that employees are currently maxing out their pay in one year of employment. Reels said he’s consulted with other municipalities to compare employee pay numbers. “Just small incremental pay raises, that way it’s balanced and employees are not making the same amounts, they’re ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland is getting some attention from the state in this year’s proposed budget. State Senator Paul Bailey said that there is private investment from Charter Communications into rural broadband expansion. Bailey said that goes along with Governor Lee’s proposed $200 million. “There’s going to be $5 million invested in the Upper Cumberland area,” Bailey said. “Specifically to the ... Read More »

Cookeville Public Works and The Putnam County Highway Department combined to use 150 tons of salt this past weekend. Cookeville Public Works Director Greg Brown says the department has probably used about 250 tons of salt this Winter. Brown said he tries to keep the department fully stocked because of all the variables with salting roads. “It’s always different, it ... Read More »

The Putnam County School system is exploring options to expand long-term virtual learning to lower grades. Personalized Learning Supervisor Sam Brooks said the plan would extend the virtual learning from the current 7-12, to begin at grade 3. “We would like to use the curriculum that we’re already using in the Putnam County School System,” Brooks said. “For my team ... Read More »

Algood selected a bid winner for sidewalk and concrete projects at Tuesday’s city council meeting. The winner is Affordable Driveways and Patios of Cookeville. City Administrator Keith Morrison said Algood has used Affordable Driveways and Patios for a few years. “They do good work, they stay busy,” Morrison said. “So, we have to keep on them to keep their schedule ... Read More »

The Live Well Clinic in Monterey will be named in honor of Dr. Larry Reed after approval during Monday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting. Mayor JJ Reels said that Dr. Reed was instrumental in bringing the clinic to Monterey. Reels said that Dr. Reed sponsored the nurse practitioners for the clinc. Dr. Reed gave back to the community of Monterey ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech is working towards a long-term diversity goal, after creating a short-term plan to address diversity within departments. President Phil Oldham said with minority students making up 17 percent of the campus population, the goal is to reach 22 percent. Oldham said there is not a set time frame, but would like to see this change in the next ... Read More »

The Art Bin in Sparta is hosting a paint night February 20, with all the proceeds supporting the Upperman High School Wrestling Team. Assistant Wrestling Coach Jessica Jackson said there are only 25 spots available to paint a canvas and support the team. She said supporting the team’s next season is important because it will be first senior class to ... Read More »

Cookeville Strong, Tennessee Tech and Putnam County have partnered to create a weekly grocery giveaway that starts Friday. Cookeville Strong Member Katelyn Steakley said over 1,200 boxes of food and 1,200 gallons of milk will be distributed weekly for about 10 weeks. “The food is available through a grant with the USDA called, “Farmers To Families,” Steakley said. “Essentially the ... Read More »