Leadership Putnam

10/09/2026

📚 Leadership Putnam Education Day! 🍎

Our Leadership Putnam class had a fantastic day exploring education throughout Putnam County! We started our morning at the Putnam County Board of Education, who generously sponsored our breakfast. Thank you for helping us kick off the day! ☀️

Throughout the day, we visited Early Learning Academy, Algood Elementary School, Algood Middle School, Cookeville High School, Highland Rim Academy, Tennessee Tech University, and wrapped up with a presentation from Tennessee College of Applied Technology Upper Cumberland.

A special thank-you to Cookeville High School for sponsoring our lunch and allowing us to enjoy a delicious meal prepared by their Culinary Arts students! 👏

We are grateful to all the schools, educators, and staff who welcomed us and shared the amazing work happening in education across our community. Our future is in great hands! 💜💛

09/09/2026

Leadership Putnam - Human Needs & Services Day

We had an in incredible day of learning, connection and community impact for the Leadership Putnam class of 2027!

During human needs and services day, our class had the opportunity to visit several amazing nonprofits serving individuals and families throughout our community. Which includes:

Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation
Cookeville Pregnancy
Next Step for Life
This is Living Ministries
Mustard Seed Ranch
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity
Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center
Rising Above Ministries

Each organization gave our class a closer look at the needs in our community and the incredible work being done every day to make a difference. We are grateful for the time, passion, and knowledge, each organization shared with our class.

A huge shout out to our breakfast sponsor, CRMC Charitable Foundation
For starting our day off right, and to our lunch sponsor, This is Living Ministries, for providing lunch and helping make the day such a success! We truly appreciate your support of Leadership Putnam.

09/08/2026

Calling all Leadership Putnam Alumni!!

This is going to be a great event and its FREE! Come join us! We would love to see you! Registration link is here:
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08/19/2026

🎉 Leadership Putnam 2027 is officially underway! 🎉

What a great way to kick off the new Leadership Putnam class with our Orientation Dinner on Thursday evening and Orientation Day on Friday at the Putnam County Family YMCA

We can’t forget Dr. Rob Owens with Tennessee Tech University as our guest speaker during our orientation dinner. He gave a wonderful speech on Leadership! We are so grateful for you! Thank you!

We are so excited to welcome this year’s class and begin a year of learning, connection, service, and community leadership. 💙

A HUGE thank you to the Putnam County Family YMCA for sponsoring breakfast and lunch for our class on Friday! Your generosity helped make our orientation day extra special. We are grateful for your continued support of Leadership Putnam and our community.

And thank you to Eddie Daws with 11 Oak Nutrition for providing your delicious loaded teas for our participants! They were a huge hit and a fun addition to our day!

We are incredibly grateful for the businesses and community partners who invest in Leadership Putnam and in the future leaders of Putnam County.

Here’s to an amazing year with the Leadership Putnam Class of 2027! We can’t wait to see all that this class will accomplish! 👏

06/09/2026

Leadership Putnam

06/04/2026

🧨Deadline Approaching🧨

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Leadership Putnam Class of 2027! ✨

Applications due by June 19th - just around the corner!

This is your opportunity to grow as a leader, build lasting connections, and make a real IMPACT in Putnam County.

👉 Get your application in today and take the first step towards something great!

Apply here:

Please click the link to complete this form.

06/04/2026

⭐️Leadership Putnam CLASS OF 2026 Graduation Dinner⭐️

*********26 certificates awarded******

We want to thank our guest speaker, Dr. Rob Owens for his leadership and presentation.

Thank you to our volunteers and team members who helped with this event.
April Maynard

SHOUT OUT to Vinnie T's Restaurant for an amazing dinner! We appreciate you! 😁

05/13/2026

Leadership Putnam recently held its final program day – Quality of Life!

Our class had the opportunity to tour and hear from several incredible downtown businesses. We are so grateful to each of you for taking the time to share your stories and for welcoming us into your establishments.

It was a beautiful day to explore and walk around downtown Cookeville, and a perfect way to wrap up an amazing program year 🍃☀️

Plenty Downtown Bookshop
Cookeville Leisure Services Department
Cookeville History Museum
Visit Cookeville-Putnam County
CityScape
Cookeville Depot Museum
Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery

We want to give a SHOUT OUT to Visit Cookeville-Putnam County for sponsoring our lunch! We appreciate you and thank you so much!

05/01/2026

💥APPLICATIONS ARE NOW LIVE!💥
Are YOU ready to lead? 🌟

Leadership Putnam is now accepting applications for the Class of 2027! This is your chance to connect, grow, and make a real impact in our community. 🌿🏛️📚

Program begins in August
Monthly sessions on the first Thursday
Program fee: $760.00
Deadline to apply: June 19

🔗Apply now: https://form.jotform.com/241424520305039

Don't wait - step into leadership and be a part of something bigger!💪

Any questions, please feel free to reach out:
Angie Wells
931-526-2211
[email protected]

04/29/2026

🎉EXCITING NEWS!!🎉

Leadership Putnam applications go LIVE May 1st!

Ready to grow as a leader, connect with community changemakers, and make a real impact in Putnam County?
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger!

Applications open: May 1st
Deadline to apply: June 19th
Program starts: August 2026
Program fee: $760

Spots are limited - don't wait! Stay tuned for the application link and get ready to take your leadership journey to the next level.🚀