Tag Archives: City Of Cookeville

As Cookeville considers a new panhandling ordinance, one issue would be citing individuals on state right of ways. For example, the corner of Jefferson Avenue and I-40 as well as I-40 and Highway 111. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said the city has explored that issue with Representative Ryan Williams. Shelton said it is something other cities might have interest in. ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Highlands Residential Services took the next step in acquiring property adjacent to Eagles Landing. Board members approved Thursday a Contract of Purchase and Sales Agreement. Executive Director Dow Harris said the property will completely change the master plan. “Instead of us even considering west…it gets us moving east,” Harris said. “It gives us the access that we need. It ... Read More »

“The surge in panhandling in Cookeville is a mystery to everybody.” That’s Cookeville Rescue Mission Director Bruce Bailey. He said panhandlers run across the I-40 and Jefferson Avenue intersection and other busy streets frequently. Not only has this turned into a safety issue, he said, but an economic one as well. “I’ve lived in other places where this kind of ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday on a new ordinance to better control panhandling in the community. The ordinance would prohibit business and individuals conducting commerce on sidewalks. That includes panhandling and selling. The ordinance focuses on the obstruction or blocking of sidewalks and right-of-ways. Police could cite an individual but could not arrest anyone. “This is an attempt to ... Read More »

A long-time Cookeville CPA firm is joining forces with a Nashville based firm to expand services. Duncan, Wheeler, and Wilkerson P.C.  joins Carr, Riggs, and Ingram LLC. CRI Cookeville Branch Partner Administrator Shane Wheeler said CRI will provide better technology and expanded services to the previous independent firm. “I think it’ll give Cookeville another choice of residence, a different kind ... Read More »

The Cookeville City Council wants to continue the dialogue on race during August. Councilman Eric Walker said he hopes the council will continue these discussions for months to come. “I just certainly don’t want to quickly address the topic and it just be words,” Walker said. “I do want to see that the city is doing all it can to ... Read More »

Cookeville council members are barking for a new dog park to open. Council Members voiced their concerns that the city dog park is still a year away. City Manager James Mills said a lack of manpower and not having a set plan are the reasons for the delay. “It’s finalizing the design for it, and then we need to host ... Read More »

In the next few weeks, the Cookeville City Hall’s outside will have a fresh look. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the city hall painting project is moving along. He said the first layer of topcoat is being painted Tuesday. “We’ve tried to update the building some, we’re also going to look at replacing the hand rails that are out ... Read More »

Creating new parking spaces could be a potential solution to alleviate parking problems along Cookeville’s 8th Street. Public Works Director Greg Brown said the decision to create new spaces lays with the City Manager. He said after that the question becomes the perpetual upkeep of the lines. “After you paint them or you use thermoplastic or tape,” Brown said, “eventually ... Read More »

The new director of Cookeville’s Art Prowl said she’s excited to see what the future holds for Cookeville’s art scene. Jen Luna took the job this spring. She said she believes Cookeville’s art scene is vibrant for a small town. “Really, there’s so many talented people here that I think a lot of people don’t even know about,” Luna said. ... Read More »