COOKEVILLE, TENN. – Last November the Putnam County Health Department launched the Nicotine-Free Communities campaign. This initiative encourages local governments, organizations, and business owners to pledge to be a tobacco-free space and take a step toward promoting a healthier community.
The Putnam County Health Council met on January 22, 2026, to recognize the following organizations for signing the Nicotine-Free Communities pledge: World Foods, Putnam Co. Library, Jumping Jellybeans, Wilson Bank & Trust-Tech Location, Little Blessings, Power of Putnam, Tennessee Tech Center for Addiction Prevention and Support, Monterey Head Start, Center of Development, Center of Vision, and Guffey Law.
By taking the pledge, organizations commit to maintaining a nicotine and tobacco free space, providing education and cessation resources, and serving as leaders in creating and sustaining a wellness-focused community free of nicotine and tobacco.
“This pledge is about more than policy — it is about people,” said Lisa Bumbalough, County Director of the Putnam County Health Department. “Together, we can protect our youth, empower those ready to quit, and build a community free from the harms of nicotine and tobacco.”
Individuals are encouraged to quit or reduce their nicotine and tobacco use. Having support and a comprehensive quit plan increases the chance of success. The Tennessee Tobacco Quitline can help by connecting you to trained counselors who provide information, guidance, and support throughout the quitting process. Contact the Tennessee Tobacco Quitline for more information and to get started on your quit journey.
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669), text “QUIT” to 615-795-0600, or visit www.tnQuitLine.org.
For more information about the Nicotine Free Communities Pledge or the Tennessee Tobacco Quitline contact your local health department.
