Shane Cunningham for Putnam County Commissioner District 12

05/28/2026

We’re proud to officially endorse our Director of Development, Madeline Rust, for National Women’s Caucus Chair of the College Democrats of America!

A proven leader in Tennessee, Madeline has shown time and again that she’s ready to take the Women’s Caucus in a strong, positive direction.

05/26/2026

05/18/2026

What can I do to help you, Putnam County? Post questions and comments.

04/13/2026

Our featured candidates for the Putnam County Democratic Party April Monthly Meeting will be Ryan Dalton for Putnam County Mayor, Shayne Bilbrey for Putnam County Commission - District 3, Virginia Fillers for Putnam County Commission District -12 and Sara Kruszka for Tennessee District 15 Democratic Executive Committeewoman.

Meetings are free and open to the public at our office located on 111 N. Cedar Ave. We'll see you Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00 PM.

04/13/2026

TCAP and EOC testing will begin on Monday. These tests are essential for students and our school system. To help with the testing success of your child, make sure they go to bed early, get plenty of sleep, and eat a good, healthy breakfast each morning. Check out this website for TCAP resources to help your student: https://www.livebinders.com/b/2426642. Please tell your student to relax and do their best. We are proud of them!

04/08/2026

Join us this Thursday, April 9th from 5:30–7:00 PM at the Putnam County Library (50 E. Broad St.) for a free, non-partisan candidate meet-and-greet!

Come learn about ALL the candidates running in our local elections, ask questions, and find out how you can get involved this election season.

Early voting for primaries begins April 15th, this is your chance to be informed before you vote! Thank you to the Putnam County Library for hosting this free community event.

04/07/2026

This Thursday, April 9th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM our candidates will be participating in the Meet Your Putnam County Cnadidates event at the Putnam County Library located at 50 E. Broad St.

Thank you to our Putnam County Library for hosting this non-partisan event, come out and learn more about ALL the candidates, our local elections and how you can get involved this election season. Early voting for primaries begins on April 15th.

Ryan Dalton for Putnam County TN Mayor
Morgan Franklin for Putnam County Commission - District 1
Stacye Choate for Putnam County Commission -District 2
Brendan Laney for Putnam County Commission District 3
Lori Jackson Strode-Candidate for County Commission District 6
Bobby Young or Putnam County Commission - District 7
Chelsea Holland for Putnam County Commission, District 8
Aaron Cofer for Putnam County Commission, District 9
Grayson Cupit for Putnam County Commission - District 10
Virginia Fillers for Putnam County Commission - District 12
Shane Cunningham for Putnam County Commissioner District 12
Sam R***r for Cookeville City Council
Sam Matson for Cookeville City Council
Sara Kruszka for Executive Committee Woman 15th Sen. District

04/06/2026

I wrote this in 2014 as a young English Language arts teacher. I’m not sure as to why,but I feel it holds true.

Believe

I believe that Word should boot up faster so I can work on my writing

I believe that if you really want to encourage your students to read you must not be a book snob

Ii believe that the Harbrace is the spawn of the devil and has done more to crush young writers than your average book burning.

I believe that comic books are not a bad thing

I believe that it is ok to think The Scarlet Letter is not a good book.

I believe Moby Dick is one of the most boring things I have ever tried to read, and I have read encyclopedias before.

I believe kids nowadays don’t know how lucky they are to have so many books written just for them.

I believe that young boys are not encouraged to read as much as young girls.

I believe that we should stop teaching from so many writers that never used or saw electric lights.

I believe that it’s ok to read what you’re students are reading

I believe that there will be times when your students know more than you do…accept it and move on.

I believe that if everyone thinks a book is good and you don’t; it doesn’t mean you are an individual it just means you’re wrong

I believe that books are to be enjoyed and not dissected. Dissecting is for frogs and fetal pigs not BOOKS!

I believe spell check is a blessing and a curse.

I believe that if you aren’t currently reading a book you need to be and not just for a class.

I believe the worst place to be as a reader, teacher, writer or person is a rut.

I believe I stole this idea from a monologue by Steve Martin that is much funnier than what I wrote here today.