National planning firm Kimley-Horn is working with the City of Cookeville to address potential ADA issues across the city. Project Manager Alisha Eley said the firm is contracted to evaluate everything from public spaces to policies and the city website. “Essentially it’s all the city buildings, parks, sidewalks, and the public right-of-ways,” Eley said. “So if it’s a public street, ... Read More »
A proposed project creating a separate truck lane up Monterey Mountain on I-40 eastbound would help keep Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers safe on the job. THP Captain R.C. Christian said the issue of trucks using the left lane going up the mountain is enforced but can sometimes put officers in harm’s way. There’s always a safety concern there. The priority ... Read More »
Engineers will examine the American Way Real Estate building in Cookeville this afternoon after a woman drove through the back wall Sunday morning. American Way Co-owner Jeff Jones said he received the call shortly after the incident happened. “I mean it was just disappointment,” Jones said. “[I’m] in disbelief that someone came from the Walmart parking lot and through all ... Read More »
A Baxter man was released on bond following a fight at Cosmo’s Bar and Grill in Cookeville. According to arrest warrants, 49-year-old Samuel Stout walked into the restaurant Saturday night looking for a customer named Marcus Tollett. Stout then punched Tollett in the face and told him he would be outside. The report states the incident continued as the Tollett, ... Read More »
A car drove through the back of the American Way Real Estate building in Cookeville Sunday morning. Cookeville Police and the Cookeville Fire Department responded to a silver sedan drove through the American Way parking lot near South Jefferson Avenue in front of the shops at Cumberland Station. At the scene, tire marks could be found in the American Way ... Read More »
Two people were sent to the hospital after an ATV accident in Cumberland County Friday night. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the accident occurred on Pomona Road in Crossville around 7:35 p.m. Frankie Lee Williams, 28, was driving a four-wheeler with Shadaya Farris, 23, riding with him. The THP report states Williams lost control navigating a curve when he ... Read More »
Cookeville Councilman Dwight Henry doesn’t see himself running for political office in the future following his latest reelection campaign. Henry fell just short of the cutoff in the council election last week, finishing sixth of seven candidates in the race for Cookeville City Council. “I don’t see myself offering myself as a candidate [but] anything could happen,” Henry said. “I ... Read More »
The Crossville Police Department is preparing a nationwide search for its next chief following the firing of former chief Dave Beaty. City Manager Greg Wood said the city is in the process of creating an application and will begin the search next week. “We just want to respect Chief Beaty for the work he did,” Wood said. “We’re just going ... Read More »
Baxter’s Aldermen and Mayor will consider creating an ordinance that would ban dumping in the city’s sewer system. Mayor John Martin said during Thursday’s meeting the idea came about after large amounts of grease was discovered at the city’s sewer plant. “I don’t think the city of Cookeville allows it. The problem we’ve got here is it’s not good for ... Read More »
A dining car and caboose in Monterey will eventually be used as event facilities for the public. Cultural Administrator Julie Bohannon said the historical pieces will provide additional event space and be used for educational purposes. “There’s a lot of interest in these kinds of artifacts,” Bohannon said. “This will give people the opportunity to be inside a [train] car ... Read More »
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