Tag Archives: Cityscape

Cookeville and Putnam County will launch the new “Explore More Cookeville” app April, 1, aimed at enticing tourists to patronize local businesses. Tourism Director Shan Stout said the app allows people to check in when they visit one of 60 participating local businesses, as well as parks and hiking trails. She said people earn points by checking in and can ... Read More »

Cookeville Cityscape is searching for new members and donors to help tackle projects in downtown Cookeville through its annual membership drive. Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said the funding from the drive will support the downtown revitalization group through the entire fiscal year. She said individuals and organizations who begin membership plans will receive varying perks based on the membership level ... Read More »

Cookeville CityScape’s two new Christmas ornaments will feature Borden’s Jewelry and The Tennessee Central Rail Trail. Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said that each year, the CityScape Board of Directors chooses a local downtown landmark to make the focus of the ornaments. Borden’s Jewelry has been a part of the Cookeville community for 123 years and will have its storefront featured ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Cityscape Board Chair Eric Walker said he is not concerned about the recent turnover with the downtown revitalization’s Executive Director position. The non-profit has had three different directors since 2019. Walker said he sees the turnover as a natural part of the profession. “In the non-profit world, I think you do see some transition and some change,” Walker said. ... Read More »

Cityscape Executive Director Lorie Krauss will start a membership drive as her first project to start out the new year. Krauss said as a 501-c non-profit, the downtown revitalization group solely runs off donations. Krauss said she wants to find new sponsors to increase what the organization can do. “We’re looking for friends of Cityscape, patrons of Cityscape to really ... Read More »

Downtown living in Cookeville a trend that Cookeville Cityscape expects to gain momentum. Some 60 units planned off Spring Street. The Cookeville City Council on first reading approved rezoning the Builder’s Supply property to allow the development this month. Cityscape Executive Director Lorie Krauss said she sees downtown living as an option that young people want. “We’re within walking distance ... Read More »

Cookeville’s CityScape has been designated as a Main Street America™ Accredited program. Each year, Main Street America and its partners recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization. In 2021, CityScape reported some $1.3 million reinvested into Cookeville’s historic commercial districts through 17 building rehabilitation projects, six public improvement projects, and one new building construction. “Downtown Cookeville ... Read More »

Work on Cookeville’s Cedar Avenue road project continues. Public Works Director Greg Brown said that widening and sidewalks from 4th Street to 7th Street are done. Crews continue working towards completion of the west side of Cedar from 4th Street to 2nd Street. “You know we do this in addition to our regular jobs,” Brown said. “So we work on ... Read More »

The lights are off on Cookeville’s Cream City Ice Cream sign for routine maintenance. CityScape Executive Director Holly Freeman said some of the neon bulbs burnt out on the sign and that the upkeep is something that they plan and budget for every year. “It has been the heartbeat of our downtown for 70 plus years now, so we as ... Read More »

Two Cookeville hot spots can be seen hanging from Christmas trees this year. Cookeville CityScape is adding Dogwood Park and the historic Arcade Building to their line of holiday ornaments, bringing the total to eight different historic locations. Cookeville CityScape Executive Director Holly Freeman said Ralph’s Donuts and Cream City Ice Cream have been restocked, because community support and feedback ... Read More »