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    $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...

    The Wall That Heals returns to Cookeville Oct. 22–25
    October 19, 2026
    Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial to offer four days of remembrance at new Putnam County FairgroundsSubmitted by Tessa Davis, Cookeville-Putnam...

    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...

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    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...

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