Tag Archives: Randy Porter

Putnam County Commissioners approved the purchase Monday night of three lots along McBroom Chapel Road for the construction of a tornado remembrance park. County Mayor Randy Porter said the three homes at the corner of Hensley Drive were destroyed in the tornado and the homeowners chose not to rebuild. “That’s kind of the eye of the storm I guess you ... Read More »

November sales tax revenues across Putnam County increased some 7.3 percent over last year. Putnam County and its four communities collected over $3.97 million in November. $3.1 million of those sales tax receipts were collected in Cookeville. Baxter and Monterey saw sales tax increases of at least 23 percent each in November. Baxter’s November receipts increased 30 percent over 2019. ... Read More »

After a record year with more than 210 thousand gallons of fuel sold, the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport needs to replace its fuel truck. “The truck is ’92 model, the tank and the pumps and everything are in good shape,” Airport Manager Dean Selby. “The only problem we have is the chassis. It’s worn out. The engine and everything. It ... Read More »

The Putnam County Health Department will begin vaccinating seniors 75 years of age and older against COVID Saturday. Residents can make an appointment now online at the Putnam CountyTN.Gov website. On Saturday, vaccinations will be provided in the heart of Cookeville at the Putnam County Building Codes Department next to Avery Trace School. Appointments will run Saturday from 8am to ... Read More »

Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said T-DOT has heard the county’s message on adding a third lane on Monterey Mountain. This project was listed among the priorities in T-DOT’s 20-year plan. Porter said safety is a big issue on this part of I-40, for residents and first responders. Porter said discussions with T-DOT indicates some issues with adding a third ... Read More »

Two committees will consider plans for the Putnam County Fairgrounds property as well as the South Jefferson Avenue property that currently houses the school bus garage and the highway department. Putnam County Commissioners formed the two working groups Monday night to further explore the sale of the county property. Commissioners Chair Mike Atwood said the committees will make decisions about ... Read More »

The timing and the order of the things. That was the focus Monday night as Putnam County Commissioners held a work session on the sale of the fairgrounds and the possible sale of the Highway Department and School Bus Garage. Commissioners are considering a possible spring sale for the fairgrounds property. Appraisers valued the 35.5 acre fairground space last year ... Read More »

Putnam County Commissioners Fiscal Review Committee approved the issuance of $2.155 million bond to pay for land purchased around the justice center. County Mayor Randy Porter said the county got a 1.54 percent interest rate to pay for parcels purchased. It is a three-year note that will be rolled into a new bond when the county begins the construction of ... Read More »

Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said the expansion of the Putnam County Jail and Justice Center is a county decision. Speaking as part of a Highlands Economic Development Live Event Wednesday, Shelton said the county commissioners do not need the city’s permission to move forward with the expansion. “Ultimately, it’s not really a City of Cookeville decision, it’s a Putnam County ... Read More »

The Putnam County Commissioners Planning Committee voted 8-4 Monday night to require an appraisal on any piece of property the county will purchase. County Commissioner Cathy Reels said everyone needs to know the property’s value. “I think we’ve just been buying property lately and not knowing exactly the appraisal of a lot of the property,” Reels said. “I’ve just had ... Read More »