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PUTNAM COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS

October 12, 2026

Sept. 23 through Sept. 29, 2026The following transfers are taken from records provided by the Putnam County Register of Deeds. Consideration reflects the amount listed on...

Whittaker Cemetery added to state’s historic cemetery list

October 11, 2026

Whittaker Cemetery has officially been added to Tennessee’s historic cemetery list, the Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen learned during its...

ROADWORK AHEAD: J-turn construction advances as TDOT outlines...

October 3, 2026

Work on Putnam County’s SR 111 J-turn project is advancing toward paving, while other projects identified in TDOT’s late-September regional report could affect travel in...

An aerial view identifies the Putnam County property on Tennessee Avenue across from the fairgrounds and event center. The Cookeville Planning Commission conditionally approved a street-dedication plat serving the planned county bus garage and road maintenance department Sept. 28. Staff said land between the proposed street and Tennessee Avenue is reserved for potential future commercial development.

Planners approve street plat for county facilities, six-townhome...

October 3, 2026

A street serving Putnam County’s planned bus garage and road maintenance department received conditional plat approval from the Cookeville Planning...

GROWTH WATCH: $2.3 million townhome transfer leads week

October 3, 2026

Putnam County records 84 property transfers, including two transactions topping $1 million, a 59.52-acre sale and continued residential development...

String musicians provide music during Peachtree Learning Center’s first fundraising banquet, “A Night of Legacy,” Sept. 22 at Central City Church in Cookeville. The evening celebrated three decades of creative education. Photo by Clarissa Williams.

A Night of Legacy: Celebrating the people, faith and creativity...

October 2, 2026

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A string quartet provides music during Peachtree Learning Center’s first fundraising banquet, “A Night of Legacy,” Sept. 22 at Central City Church in Cookeville. Photo by Clarissa Williams.

Peachtree’s first fundraising banquet celebrates 30 years of faith,...

October 2, 2026

Peachtree Learning Center brought its past, present and future together Sept. 22 for “A Night of Legacy,” its first fundraising banquet,...

Former Tech fraternity alumni treasurer indicted in theft...

October 2, 2026

State investigators allege more than $214,000 was diverted from association fundsA former treasurer of the TTU Kappa Sigma Alumni Association has...

HIGHLANDS HAPPENINGS

October 2, 2026

ROSENWALD SCHOOLS EXHIBITFriday, Oct. 2 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cookeville History Museum40 E. Broad St.CookevilleBuilding a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald...

Dogwood Park’s Fountain to Close for the Season October 30

October 2, 2026

The City of Cookeville Leisure Services Department will closeDogwood Park’s Fountain for the season on Friday, October 30.The seasonal closure will...

Students give a “Wings Up” hand signal at a Tennessee Tech football tailgate on Sept. 12. This year’s Preview Day on Oct. 10 will also include tailgating and discounted tickets to that day’s football game against Furman University.

Tennessee Tech to host annual 'Preview Day' open house on Oct. 10

October 2, 2026

Event includes waived application fee, half-price tickets to Golden Eagle football gameTennessee Tech University will welcome prospective students...

Tennessee Tech agriculture alumnus Ronnie E. Erwin, center, is pictured with university leaders during a presentation recognizing his financial gift supporting construction of the future Dr. Ronnie E. and Lynn M. Erwin Tech Farm Office at Shipley Farm. From left: Slade Dale, director of development for University Advancement; John Smith, interim vice president for University Advancement; Mickey A. Latour, provost and vice president for academic affairs; Ronnie E. Erwin; Darron Smith, dean of the College of Agriculture & Human Ecology; James Baier, assistant dean of the College of Agriculture & Human Ecology; and Elizabeth Williams, executive director for advancement services.

Tennessee Tech agriculture alum makes donation to build new farm...

September 28, 2026

Tennessee Tech University School of Agriculture alumnus Ronnie E. Erwin has made a generous gift to help construct a new office building at the...

Cookeville seeks $350,000 to expand crisis response follow-up

September 28, 2026

Cookeville is seeking a $350,000 grant to help people experiencing a behavioral health crisis receive follow-up care after the city’s crisis...

Leaders from Tennessee Tech’s College of Education & Human Sciences accept the Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement at the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) annual conference earlier this month. From left: Stacey Edmonson, chair of the CAEP Board of Directors; Matthew Smith, associate dean of Tech’s College of Education & Human Sciences; Kyle Shanks, director of assessment for Tech’s College of Education & Human Sciences; Lisa Zagumny, dean of Tech’s College of Education & Human Sciences; Malina Monaco, CAEP senior vice president; and Christopher Koch, CAEP president.

Tennessee Tech’s College of Education & Human Sciences earns top...

September 26, 2026

Tennessee Tech University's College of Education & Human Sciences has received a prestigious national award from the Council for the...

Constitution Week celebrated

September 26, 2026

Since 1956, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has helped draw attention to the importance of the U.S. Constitution.Constitution Week is observed...

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