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Cookeville’s newly-elected council members are looking forward to being sworn in and begin the process of leading the city. Councilman-elect Mark Miller said the effort put into campaigning leading up to the election has led up to this. “I’m really excited about this. We’re jumping in full force,” Miller said. “I had a year’s worth of campaigning work. It was ... Read More »
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Algood Employees to Receive New Retirement Plan Options
The City of Algood employees will receive new options for retirement investing through a state-regulated 401(K). City Manager Keith Morrison said the new retirement investing gives the council and employees better options. “It does not change the city’s cost in any way. We already budgeted for this change would not be any additional cost for this change. However, the fees that are accessed ... Read More »
Upperman Veterans Monument Awaits Information
The Upperman High Veterans Monument will not be revealed at the first Cookeville vs. Upperman football game. Manager of the Upperman Campus Community Council Eric Brown said the council originally hoped to have the monument finished by this Friday. “We are still in the process of fundraising. We are approximately six thousand dollars right now. Honestly our goal at this ... Read More »
Crossville Wants More Time To Study Additional Dispatch Position
Cumberland County will have to hold off on hiring two additional 911 dispatchers. The Crossville City Council declined to purchase one of those positions during Tuesday night’s monthly meeting. Cumberland County Commissioners gave approval to hire two full-time dispatchers if the city agreed to fund one of those positions. Councilwoman Pamela Harris said she wanted more time to research the ... Read More »
Fentress County Executive Elect to Pursue Long Term Campus
Fentress County will pursue the possibility of creating a permanent Roane State Campus. That according to Fentress County Executive-elect Jimmy Johnson. “If you can help a child getting out of high school to save any kind of money at all, you are hitting the home run right there I believe. We are going to pursue what we can with the help of ... Read More »
Popeyes Chicken Coming to Cookeville
Fast food chicken restaurant Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is coming to Cookeville in the near future. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton announced Tuesday the restaurant will be located at South Jefferson Avenue in the old Krispy Kreme location next to Burger King. Popeyes will open after renovations on the building are completed. Job opportunities for the new location are currently posted online. Read More »
Publix To Open August 29th
Cookeville’s Publix will open August 29th in the new Shoppes at Eagle Point development. Mayor Ricky Shelton announced the grand opening date Tuesday evening. Publix and Academy Sports will be the anchor stores of the 228,000 square foot shopping center, which sits off Interstate Drive and Walnut Avenue. Stores that have signed leases include Ross Dress for Less, Petsmart, Ulta ... Read More »
Cookeville Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Wanted Woman
A Cookeville Police vehicle pursuit led to the arrest of a Nashville woman Tuesday evening Authorities charged Nechelle Renee Day, 23, with Evading Arrest, Reckless Endangerment, Simple Possession, and Driving on a Revoked Driver License. The pursuit began after officers responded to a complaint of possible drug activity at Key West Inn. An officer made contact with Day who evaded by ... Read More »
Grant to Contest Algood Council Race
Justin Grant will contest the Algood City Council race against Ruby Hawkins. Current councilman Justin Grant said he contested the race to ensure the race lacks error. “So in a margin of one vote, five votes can actually have a huge sway. And I am under no delusion,” Grant said. “I know just because people are involved in the system ... Read More »
Missing Child In Putnam County Found Safe
A missing child in Putnam County has been located by authorities According to Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Laura Hull, 11-month-old Mason Nicholson was found safe. She could not provide any additional information. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an endangered child alert for the Mason Nicholson around 4:30 p.m. The alert said he was last seen in ... Read More »
