Tag Archives: Upper Cumberland

The Putnam County Humane Society is in need of a second full-time veterinarian to partner on animal care. Director Jennifer Farley said the Humane Society is still playing catch up after the tornado and COVID Shutdown. Farley said they do not have any appointments available through March. She said a second vet is essential to helping out low-income pet parents. ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland should not experience a hay shortage this year, thanks to a good rainfall and late frost. Overton County UT-Ag Extension Agent Jason Garrett said Summer droughts have pushed hay feeding earlier into October the past two years. However, he said things have lined up in 2020 to keep cattle in good shape through the winter. “I think ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for repair projects, and available contractors are becoming more difficult to find. Executive Director Pam Ealey said there are parts to home repair that volunteers can help with, but the skilled work needs contractors. Ealey said it’s more difficult to find an available contractor for things like plumbing and HVAC work. “We’ll ... Read More »

Nine Upper Cumberland counties reported double-digit active COVID case tallies as of Sunday. The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 4,233 cases across the Upper Cumberland, led by 1,029 in Putnam County. 20 new cases were added to the county total Sunday according to data from the Tennessee Department Of Health. Warren County reports 788 cases as of ... Read More »

With the state adjusting COVID testing hours this week, urgent care facilities across the region are conducting COVID testing all the way up to Christmas Eve. Among those conducting testing are: Algood Fast Pace Urgent Care- Monday-Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No appointment required. Cookeville Urgent Team- ... Read More »

Putnam County became the 17th county in the state with more than 1,000 active COVID cases Sunday. The county topped 1,000 for the first time in the pandemic with 1,087 cases. State Department of Health data shows 870 new cases since last Sunday. State Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey said Sunday that there is currently not a backlog of cases, ... Read More »

Law Enforcement is keying in on drunk and impaired driving this holiday season, because they would rather make a DUI arrest than see a death on the roads. Tennessee Highway Patrol Captain R.C. Christian said from now until the New Year drivers need to make the right decision on getting home during Booze it and Lose it. Christian said Putnam ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland School Directors met with Tennessee Legislators Thursday to speak about their concerns about school funding. Jackson County School Director Kristy Brown said she got a chance to talk about issues important to her schools with Representative John Mark Windle and Senator Paul Bailey. Brown said trying to get teachers a raise next fiscal year ranked high on the ... Read More »

Twin Lakes has decided to fund 15 community grants in the Upper Cumberland to try and assist with issues the pandemic has created. Marketing and Sales Manager Lea Ann Gore said the board of directors made the decision to commit more than $70,000. Gore said Twin Lakes knew the need was pressing with nearly double the applications they usually receive. ... Read More »

201 new COVID cases reported in Putnam County Thursday bringing this week’s total to 541. That’s according to data from the State Department Of Health. Putnam County has 932 active COVID cases, the highest number since the pandemic began. Warren County’s numbers have increased by 483 cases since Monday. That includes 144 new cases Thursday. The county has an active ... Read More »