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Tompkins UDC Chapter celebrates at annual banquet

Cookeville · Cookeville

Tompkins UDC Chapter celebrates at annual banquet

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Capt. Sally Tompkins United Daughters of the Confederacy attending their annual banquet at Nick’s Restaurant in Cookeville are, seated from left, Pamela Wood, Tennessee Division chaplain; Barbara Parsons, past Tennessee Division president; Kaylin Hester, Tennessee Division president; Theresa Loftis, Tennessee…Read Article

Two Charged After Disruption at Putnam County Commission Meeting

Democratic Party · Putnam County

Two Charged After Disruption at Putnam County Commission Meeting

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Two men affiliated with Putnam County democratic groups have been charged following an incident at a county commission meeting.See the Story

Cassetty Named Highlands Residential Services Director

Cookeville · Cookeville

Cassetty Named Highlands Residential Services Director

Chris Cassetty said the chance to lead Highlands Residential Services led him out of retirement. Cassetty was the Director of Operations at Highlands until he retired. Cassetty said there seemed to be mutual interest on his return between him and the HRS Board. Cassetty said the board viewed him as “plug and play,” which makes him a good fit for the agency. “I’ve spent basically half of my life at the housing authority, and it’s home,” Cassety s…Read Article

Local cleaners celebrate the anniversary of their new facility - UCBJ - Upper Cumberland Business Journal

MTC is a family-owned business “Today we celebrated the anniversary of Middle Tennessee Cleaners (MTC),” according to the Cookeville – Putnam County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber). MTC is a family-owned business that provides professional commercial and residential cleaning services. “Their experienced, reliable team is known for friendly service and great attention to detail,” according to […]Veterans · Cookeville Read Article

Cookeville Receives Grant To Rewire Historic Neon Sign

Cookeville’s famous Cream City Ice Cream sign will be rewired thanks to a downtown improvement grant. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said the organization had applied for this grant for the last several years, but was not selected. Kefauver said the 75 year old sign is the second oldest neon sign in Tennessee. It needs work because some of the letters are burned out. “It was 100 percent lit for about one month before more bulbs wen…Cookeville · Cookeville See the Story

GEODIS recognizes Averitt as an LTL Carrier of the Year

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has again been recognized by GEODIS as an LTL Carrier of the Year. “Our team is committed to providing consistent, reliable service, and we’re honored to have that commitment recognized by GEODIS,” said Kent Williams, Averitt’s executive vice president of sales and marketing. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our associates to provide innovative and creative solutions for our customers every day.” The award…Cookeville · Cookeville Read Article

Anniston Academy Rethinking Neurodivergent Education

The Upper Cumberland’s new Anniston Academy bringing a new approach to neurodivergent education when it opens in August. Co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer Kathryn DuBray said Anniston Academy is a therapeutic micro-school for students who learn better outside of the traditional classroom. DuBray said she believes the classroom should accommodate the child by affirming their specific needs. “We want to be able to provide that safety that we k…Education · Cookeville Read Article

Putnam School Supply List Again Aligned By Grade Level

School supply lists for next school year have been approved, and like last year, they will be consistent for each grade level across the Putnam County Schools. The change was initially made before last school year. Putnam Schools Elementary Educational Supervisor Diana Wood said the change made things easier for parents while forcing the district to decide what supplies were really needed. Wood said principals had a role in preparing this year’s…Putnam County, Tennessee · Putnam County Read Article

Cookeville Senior Parsons Stepping into Leadership Role

Cookeville basketball player Brody Parsons said he looks to do everything he can to help the Cavaliers win next season. Parsons will be the only senior on the Cookeville basketball team. He plays small forward and power forward for the Cavaliers. Parsons said the sky is the limit for Cookeville next season. “Anything’s possible.” Parsons said. “Last year, we made it pretty far, not as far as we wanted, but we made it a lot farther than other peo…Cleveland Cavaliers · Cookeville Read Article

“June 2025 construction in Putnam County continued to be strong” – Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter - UCBJ - Upper Cumberland Business Journal

June 2024 had 36 permits for $9.5 million According to Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter, June construction in Putnam County continued to be strong as the county had 43 permits worth “almost $10 million in construction.” 24 of those were for new single-family homes,” according to Porter. “In comparison, June 2024 had 36 permits for […] The post “June 2025 construction in Putnam County continued to be strong” – Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter app…Putnam County, Tennessee · Putnam County Read Article

Illegal Chinese Immigrant Operating “Foot Spa” In Cookeville To Be Deported Following Arrest For Prostitution

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