Leadership Putnam

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.🚀

04/13/2026

Our class had an impactful Healthcare Day, diving into the world of medicine and community wellness with visits to Occupational Health, Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic, Putnam County Health Department, Putnam County Emergency Management Agency, Putnam County EMS, Life Flight 7, and Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
We were honored to hear from an incredible lineup of healthcare professionals:

Dr. Toney Hudson – Occupational Health
Lisa Reeves - Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic
Buffy Key – Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Lisa Bumbalough – Putnam County Health Department

We also toured Putnam County Emergency Management Agency, Putnam County EMS (TN), Vanderbilt LifeFlight gaining a deeper appreciation for the critical work they do to keep our community safe and healthy.
🙏 A heartfelt thank you to all who shared their time, expertise, and hospitality with us.
☕ Special thanks to Cookeville Regional Medical Centerr a delicious lunch!
Your dedication is truly inspiring, and we’re so grateful for your service to Putnam County! 💙

03/13/2026

What an incredible evening at the Leadership Putnam Alumni Mix & Mingle! 🎉

It was so wonderful to see such a great turnout and reconnect with so many alumni and friends of the program. We were honored to have members of our inaugural class from 1991 all the way through 2026. It’s been quite awhile since we’ve had a Leadership Putnam Alumni event, and we were so happy to bring it back!

A group from the Leadership Putnam Class of 2026 helped make this event happen, and we are so grateful for their hard work and dedication. Thank you to Lauren Billings, Jessica Lindner, Hollis VanWinkle, Jesse Waldman, and Heather Thomas for using this event as their Leadership Putnam group project and helping bring our alumni back together.

A special thank you to our generous sponsors — Grade A, Averitt, and RECO — for helping make this event possible. Your support means so much and helps us continue building strong leaders and connections across Putnam County.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate, reconnect, and support Leadership Putnam. We look forward to many more opportunities to bring our alumni together!

03/10/2026

We’re looking forward to tomorrow’s Leadership Putnam Mix & Mingle!

A big thank you to our event sponsors who helped make this gathering possible:

• Averitt
• The Real Estate Collective
• Grade-A Catering

Your support helps us continue creating opportunities for connection and collaboration in our community.

And if you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late to attend! Feel free to drop by the Leslie Town Centre tomorrow between 5–7 PM. Cash will be accepted at the door.