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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...

    WEEKLY SMILE: Faith, Family & Fall

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    WEEKLY SMILE: Faith, Family & Fall
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    Faith in Action: Why Christian Conservatives Ca...

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    A Good Leader for All Seasons
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    The Putnam County Commission voted 24-0 Monday to approve an expansion of the county’s landfill,...

    Commission approves landfill expansion, citing ...
    The Putnam County Commission voted 24-0 Monday to approve an expansion of the county’s landfill,...

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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
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    November 4, 2026
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    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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    November 4, 2026
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    October 29, 2026
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    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...
    Holly Jolly Christmas Parade invites entries, celebrates treasured...
    October 23, 2026
    Christmas memories have a way of staying with us: watching for a favorite float, waving to familiar faces and gathering with family along a...
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    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...
    $1.51 Million Transfer Tops Putnam County Property Activity
    October 29, 2026
    County records 57 property transfers as high-dollar transaction leads the weekA $1.51 million property transfer in District 1 led Putnam County's...
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    October 28, 2026
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    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...
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    October 30, 2026
    Across the Upper Cumberland, churches, schools and families are finding ways to gather, serve and grow togetherThere is something special about...
    Holly Jolly Christmas Parade invites entries, celebrates treasured...
    October 23, 2026
    Christmas memories have a way of staying with us: watching for a favorite float, waving to familiar faces and gathering with family along a...
    Faith & Family
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    October 30, 2026
    Across the Upper Cumberland, churches, schools and families are finding ways to gather, serve and grow togetherThere is something special about...
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    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,...
    Local News
    $1.51 Million Transfer Tops Putnam County Property Activity
    October 29, 2026
    County records 57 property transfers as high-dollar transaction leads the weekA $1.51 million property transfer in District 1 led Putnam County's...
    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...
    Holly Jolly Christmas Parade invites entries, celebrates treasured...
    October 23, 2026
    Christmas memories have a way of staying with us: watching for a favorite float, waving to familiar faces and gathering with family along a...
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    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...
    Blackburn leads Putnam County as voters back all three amendments
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    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...
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    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...
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