Randy Porter, Mayor - Putnam County, Tennessee

06/09/2026

Feel good story… our Rescue Squad’s Swift Water and Rope Team successfully rescued a 4 day old calf that fell from a bluff and washed under an overhang on Cane Creek. Special thanks to Eddy Haynes, George Johnson IV, Mike Herrick Jr., Josh Willis, Cliff Altobelli (PCSO) and everyone involved!

06/08/2026

Our EMS is taking prehospital critical care treatment to the next level by providing blood and plasma to severely injured or sick patients. The new partnership with Blood Assurance was launched today. Special thanks to them and Medical Director Dr. Sullivan Smith for making this happen! Putnam EMS is only one of three services in the state offering the life saving treatment!

06/08/2026

Due to inclement weather, the Cookeville Carnival will not be open Monday night.

06/06/2026

Congratulations to The Recovery Room on its grand opening!! They offer float therapy in private rooms, infrared sauna with red light, vertical cold plunge, and contrast therapy, all under one roof. The new business is located at 442 W Main St in Algood and you can reach them at (931) 239-7240.

06/05/2026

Cookeville Carnival, June 5-20th, nightly at 6pm - 10pm and 11pm on weekends, Old Fairgrounds on South Walnut Ave. Free Parking and Admission. Armbands to ride all the rides for the full 4 or 5 hours are $25. This event is put on by the Putnam County Fair Board.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Waters Law on the new location and beautiful offices! The firm focuses exclusively on estate planning, probate and trust administration, and elder law. They are now located at 220 King St and you can reach them at (931) 559-2889.

06/03/2026

John Bell and Amanda Scott with the Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation on “Today in Putnam County” with guest host Shan Stout. John and Amanda talk about how the Foundation helps residents with medical bills, medical equipment and necessities. They also share the big success of the Foundation's "Pink Gala" fund raiser they have each year. Two great individuals who have a passion for our community! You can watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/pL9U4wjHLhE
https://cookevilleregionalcharity.org/
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06/02/2026

🔴Touch-A-Truck and Carnival Rides🔴
4th Annual Putnam County "Touch A Truck" event, June 20th, 10am-1pm, Fairgrounds on South Walnut Ave. This year we have added FREE Carnival rides! All kinds of trucks, construction equipment, emergency vehicles and more for the kids to climb on and learn about. Food and treat trucks onsite. FREE EVENT, everyone welcome!! Sponsored by 106.9 Kicks Country, Lite Rock 95.9 Radio and Putnam County.

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Edward Jones on its new office location! This move brings the full team of financial advisors together under one roof, including Brad Davis, Rachel Steidl, Craig Conner, Harrison Davis, Nat Manley, and David Hatcher. The new offices are located at 1420 Neal St. and you can contact them at 931-525-2565.

05/28/2026

Shaun Scantland with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development on “Today in Putnam County” with guest hosts Shan Stout and Tessa Davis. He shared insights on his work in economic and community development, his experience as a new field correspondent for "Wish You Were Here" on WCTE PBS, and his passion for supporting local nonprofits through fundraising efforts like the Cookeville Community League fantasy football group.
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You can watch the show here:
https://youtu.be/bZk8mkj7qeU

Shaun Scantland with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Commu...