Putnam County Planning Commission discussed ideas for a proposal to building a timber-framing business on Mike Maxwell Road, west of Cookeville. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the proposed development is for a Crossville-based company. Rush said that the project has a few issues that need to be addressed, including ...

The McMinnville Police Department now accredited for a sixth straight year. Administrative Lieutenant Stewart Whitman said the department must adhere to strict guidelines set by the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation program. Whiteman said the process involves a comprehensive review of files and on-site interviews...

State Rep. Ed Butler says the Upper Cumberland region needs more Safe Haven Baby Boxes to provide parents in crisis with a safe, legal option to surrender a newborn. Recently, a child was surrendered at Cookeville Regional Medical Center under Tennessee's Safe Haven Law, a case Butler said highlights the need. "Th...

Tennessee Tech's Human Resources Office completed its move back to its permanent location at Derryberry Hall Wednesday. Associate Vice President of Human Resources Kevin Vedder said the office was relocated over a year ago due to flooding issues. The move was extended after renovations began on the auditorium above the...

After months of fundraising, the Cookeville High School Marching Band has raised enough money to begin purchasing new uniforms. The Putnam County School Board approved the purchase of 200 uniforms at an estimated cost of $105,000 using funds raised by the band. Cookeville High School Band Director David Talbert said th...

Algood is targeting this year's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help cover some of the cost of building its new city park. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city could apply to receive up to $1 million to help cover construction costs. Morrison said if awarded, the city would have to provide...

Livingston Academy boys basketball player Carter Harris has found himself in a new position this season, not just on the court, but as the voice guiding a young Wildcats squad. "I have a role on this team," Harris said. "For this year at least, it's to be the leader and it's just a great opportunity [......

Algood City Council continued discussions about the future of the White Plains House Tuesday night. Council approved up to $12,000 in matching funds for a grant that would help cover the cost of repairs needed to reopen the house. While the property's future remains uncertain, Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler suggested that t...

Gainesboro Aldermen have awarded an estimated $176,000 bid to improve drainage around Gainesboro Elementary. Consulting Engineer Jonathan Zadick said the project will install an estimated 1,000 linear feet of reinforced concrete storm sewer piping along Gibson Avenue. Zadick said the project will improve stormwater dra...

Local florists are working late nights to process this weekend's rose surge. Local Florist Rosemary Andrews said preparing for the flower's busiest day of the year means managing logistics and incoming requests. Staff members are currently organizing their schedules to handle the influx of business leading up to the ho...