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    Blackburn leads Putnam County as voters back al...

    Election Night Update | Nov. 3, 2026 |  9:11 p.m. CSTCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Republican Marsha...

    Blackburn leads Putnam County as voters back al...
    Election Night Update | Nov. 3, 2026 |  9:11 p.m. CSTCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Republican Marsha...

    Good Night from 116 Cedar Street: Along the Old...

    As I write this week’s story about growing up on Cedar Street, I find myself walking the old...

    Good Night from 116 Cedar Street: Along the Old...
    As I write this week’s story about growing up on Cedar Street, I find myself walking the old...

    Election Night at The Pinnacle | Through Brenda...

    Brenda Martin photographed Marsha Blackburn, Johnny Garrett and others at Blackburn’s...

    Election Night at The Pinnacle | Through Brenda...
    Brenda Martin photographed Marsha Blackburn, Johnny Garrett and others at Blackburn’s...

    October Marriage Licenses

    From the Office of Putnam County Clerk Kerry LedbetterThe Putnam County Clerk’s Office recorded...

    October Marriage Licenses
    From the Office of Putnam County Clerk Kerry LedbetterThe Putnam County Clerk’s Office recorded...

    After the Election, the Kitchen Table Questions...

    Congratulations to those elected, and a look at what Upper Cumberland families need from their...

    After the Election, the Kitchen Table Questions...
    Congratulations to those elected, and a look at what Upper Cumberland families need from their...

    Monterey seeks applicants for two police office...

    Aldermen voted 5-3 to recruit for the department's long-vacant 11th position after debating how...

    Monterey seeks applicants for two police office...
    Aldermen voted 5-3 to recruit for the department's long-vacant 11th position after debating how...

    FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

    Aldermen voted 5-3 to recruit for the department’s long-vacant 11th position after debating how...

    FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: I Know Who Holds Tomorrow
    Aldermen voted 5-3 to recruit for the department’s long-vacant 11th position after debating how...
    Johnny Garrett, center, and his wife, Kara Garrett, left, stand onstage at Marsha Blackburn’s election-night watch party at The Pinnacle in Nashville on Nov. 3, 2026. Garrett won Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District.

Photo by Brenda Martin.

    Garrett wins 6th District as Putnam backs Repub...

    Hagerty wins a second U.S. Senate term. Williams, Sexton and Bailey return to the General...

    Garrett wins 6th District as Putnam backs Repub...
    Hagerty wins a second U.S. Senate term. Williams, Sexton and Bailey return to the General...
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    County records 51 property transfers, with more than $10.6 million
    November 4, 2026
    A $1.32 million property transfer in Pinnacle View led Putnam County's recorded real estate activity for the week of Oct. 21–27, according to the...
    Blackburn leads Putnam County as voters back all three amendments
    November 4, 2026
    Election Night Update | Nov. 3, 2026 |  9:11 p.m. CSTCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Republican Marsha Blackburn led Putnam County’s vote for governor by 3,943...
    Printed Paper Online
    November 6, 2026

    College / University Sports
    Golden Eagles Cruise Past Blue Mountain in Home Opener - Tobin...
    November 6, 2026
    The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team had seven players score in double figures and De'ante Green posted a career-high 23 points as the Golden...
    Golden Eagles!’: Tennessee Tech welcomes alumni, community for...
    November 4, 2026
    Tennessee Tech University will welcome Golden Eagles past and present back to Cookeville this week for Homecoming 2026, culminating with the...
    Strong Defense, Four Combined Touchdowns from Flowers and Holloway...
    October 27, 2026
    Tennessee Tech held The Citadel to 9 passing yards and scored on all but one of its trips into the red zone, beating the Bulldogs 28-13 Saturday at...
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    Good Night from 116 Cedar Street: Along the Old Railroad Tracks
    November 7, 2026
    As I write this week’s story about growing up on Cedar Street, I find myself walking the old railroad tracks behind The Furniture Store, or what...
    Drucilla’s Little Helpers - Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin
    November 4, 2026
    The weather and scenery have just been beautiful this week. The leaves on the trees are alive with color. I have been traveling back and forth to...
    Good Night from 116 Cedar Street - One Last November on Cedar Street
    November 4, 2026
    It is now the first of November 1972, and the leaves are almost completely off the trees on Cedar Street.At that age, I do not think I realized how...
    Community
    WEEKLY SMILE: Faith, Family & Fall
    October 30, 2026
    Across the Upper Cumberland, churches, schools and families are finding ways to gather, serve and grow togetherThere is something special about...
    Commission approves landfill expansion, citing long-term disposal...
    October 28, 2026
    The Putnam County Commission voted 24-0 Monday to approve an expansion of the county’s landfill, with supporters citing the need for long-term...
    County News - Putnam
    PUTNAM COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS | OCT. 28–NOV. 3, 2026
    November 6, 2026
    Source: Putnam County Register of Deeds, John Sanders | Printed Nov. 4, 2026Listed in recording order. Dollar figures are recorded consideration, not necessarily sale...
    Property Recording Listings 10/30/2026
    November 4, 2026
    1. Brandon Lee Burton and Jennifer Kronberg Burton to Eduardo Eugene Salazar and Karen SalazarVictory Hill Place, Lot 12, District 2.Warranty Deed,...
    County records 51 property transfers, with more than $10.6 million
    November 4, 2026
    A $1.32 million property transfer in Pinnacle View led Putnam County's recorded real estate activity for the week of Oct. 21–27, according to the...
    Economy & Jobs
    PUTNAM COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS | OCT. 28–NOV. 3, 2026
    November 6, 2026
    Source: Putnam County Register of Deeds, John Sanders | Printed Nov. 4, 2026Listed in recording order. Dollar figures are recorded consideration, not necessarily sale...
    Editorials
    After the Election, the Kitchen Table Questions Remain
    November 6, 2026
    Congratulations to those elected, and a look at what Upper Cumberland families need from their leaders now.Herbert and I congratulate those who...
    FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: I Know Who Holds Tomorrow
    November 6, 2026
    Aldermen voted 5-3 to recruit for the department’s long-vacant 11th position after debating how to cover shifts when officers are out.The Monterey...
    Keeping Tennessee strong: Leadership, accountability and a vote for...
    October 28, 2026
    Tennessee’s future deserves thoughtful attention from every voter. We believe fiscal discipline, economic opportunity, public safety and...
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    Elections
    Tennessee voters approve all three constitutional amendments
    November 6, 2026
    Crime victims’ rights drew the strongest support in Putnam County, where voters also backed changes to bail and a ban on a state property taxTennessee voters approved all...
    Election Night at The Pinnacle | Through Brenda Martin’s Lens
    November 6, 2026
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    After the Election, the Kitchen Table Questions Remain
    November 6, 2026
    Congratulations to those elected, and a look at what Upper Cumberland families need from their leaders now.Herbert and I congratulate those who...
    Events & Festivals
    Highlands Happenings!
    November 6, 2026
    MISTLETOE MARKETFriday, Nov. 6 | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 7 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Leslie Town Centre1 W. First St.CookevilleThe 23rd annual Mistletoe Market returns with...
    WEEKLY SMILE: Faith, Family & Fall
    October 30, 2026
    Across the Upper Cumberland, churches, schools and families are finding ways to gather, serve and grow togetherThere is something special about...
    Faith & Family
    WEEKLY SMILE: Faith, Family & Fall
    October 30, 2026
    Across the Upper Cumberland, churches, schools and families are finding ways to gather, serve and grow togetherThere is something special about...
    Government
    Tennessee voters approve all three constitutional amendments
    November 6, 2026
    Crime victims’ rights drew the strongest support in Putnam County, where voters also backed changes to bail and a ban on a state property taxTennessee voters approved all...
    Monterey seeks applicants for two police officer positions
    November 6, 2026
    Aldermen voted 5-3 to recruit for the department's long-vacant 11th position after debating how to cover shifts when officers are out.The Monterey...
    Johnny Garrett, center, and his wife, Kara Garrett, left, stand onstage at Marsha Blackburn’s election-night watch party at The Pinnacle in Nashville on Nov. 3, 2026. Garrett won Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District.

Photo by Brenda Martin. Garrett wins 6th District as Putnam backs Republican incumbents
    November 6, 2026
    Hagerty wins a second U.S. Senate term. Williams, Sexton and Bailey return to the General Assembly.Republican Johnny Garrett won Tennessee’s 6th...
    Local News
    October Marriage Licenses
    November 6, 2026
    From the Office of Putnam County Clerk Kerry LedbetterThe Putnam County Clerk’s Office recorded 85 marriage licenses during October 2026, covering...
    Johnny Garrett, center, and his wife, Kara Garrett, left, stand onstage at Marsha Blackburn’s election-night watch party at The Pinnacle in Nashville on Nov. 3, 2026. Garrett won Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District.

Photo by Brenda Martin. Garrett wins 6th District as Putnam backs Republican incumbents
    November 6, 2026
    Hagerty wins a second U.S. Senate term. Williams, Sexton and Bailey return to the General Assembly.Republican Johnny Garrett won Tennessee’s 6th...
    Golden Eagles Cruise Past Blue Mountain in Home Opener - Tobin...
    November 6, 2026
    The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team had seven players score in double figures and De'ante Green posted a career-high 23 points as the Golden...
    New Day Properties
    News
    Tennessee voters approve all three constitutional amendments
    November 6, 2026
    Crime victims’ rights drew the strongest support in Putnam County, where voters also backed changes to bail and a ban on a state property taxTennessee voters approved all...
    Monterey seeks applicants for two police officer positions
    November 6, 2026
    Aldermen voted 5-3 to recruit for the department's long-vacant 11th position after debating how to cover shifts when officers are out.The Monterey...
    Marsha Blackburn delivers her victory speech at The Pinnacle in Nashville on Nov. 3, 2026, after becoming the first woman elected governor of Tennessee.

Photo by Brenda Martin, president of Republican Women of the Upper Cumberland. Marsha, Marsha, Marsha: Blackburn becomes first woman elected...
    November 6, 2026
    Tennessee voters elected Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn governor Tuesday, making her the first woman elected to the office in state history....
    Politics
    Johnny Garrett, center, and his wife, Kara Garrett, left, stand onstage at Marsha Blackburn’s election-night watch party at The Pinnacle in Nashville on Nov. 3, 2026. Garrett won Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District.

Photo by Brenda Martin. Garrett wins 6th District as Putnam backs Republican incumbents
    November 6, 2026
    Hagerty wins a second U.S. Senate term. Williams, Sexton and Bailey return to the General Assembly.Republican Johnny Garrett won Tennessee’s 6th...
    Marsha Blackburn delivers her victory speech at The Pinnacle in Nashville on Nov. 3, 2026, after becoming the first woman elected governor of Tennessee.

Photo by Brenda Martin, president of Republican Women of the Upper Cumberland. Marsha, Marsha, Marsha: Blackburn becomes first woman elected...
    November 6, 2026
    Tennessee voters elected Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn governor Tuesday, making her the first woman elected to the office in state history....
    Blackburn leads Putnam County as voters back all three amendments
    November 4, 2026
    Election Night Update | Nov. 3, 2026 |  9:11 p.m. CSTCOOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Republican Marsha Blackburn led Putnam County’s vote for governor by 3,943...
    Sports
    Strong Defense, Four Combined Touchdowns from Flowers and Holloway...
    October 27, 2026
    Tennessee Tech held The Citadel to 9 passing yards and scored on all but one of its trips into the red zone, beating the Bulldogs 28-13 Saturday at...
    Statewide
    Johnny Garrett, center, and his wife, Kara Garrett, left, stand onstage at Marsha Blackburn’s election-night watch party at The Pinnacle in Nashville on Nov. 3, 2026. Garrett won Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District.

Photo by Brenda Martin. Garrett wins 6th District as Putnam backs Republican incumbents
    November 6, 2026
    Hagerty wins a second U.S. Senate term. Williams, Sexton and Bailey return to the General Assembly.Republican Johnny Garrett won Tennessee’s 6th...
    Marsha Blackburn delivers her victory speech at The Pinnacle in Nashville on Nov. 3, 2026, after becoming the first woman elected governor of Tennessee.

Photo by Brenda Martin, president of Republican Women of the Upper Cumberland. Marsha, Marsha, Marsha: Blackburn becomes first woman elected...
    November 6, 2026
    Tennessee voters elected Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn governor Tuesday, making her the first woman elected to the office in state history....
    Weekly Smile
    WEEKLY SMILE: Tyler Buck
    November 6, 2026
    Young entrepreneur believes success means dreaming big, staying humble and giving backWhen I first met Tyler Buck, I was impressed.Here was a young...
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