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Despite public comment in opposition, Cookeville City Council passed an ordinance to prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol at non-city events in city parks and streets Thursday night. The ordinance will prohibit special events with alcohol at Dogwood Park unless the event is conceived and produced by the city. Resident Blair Dudley said he feels the council is telling ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council expected to approve the low bid for a new Dogwood Park Christmas Tree. The city’s current tree was originally bought for the annual lighting celebration around eight years ago. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said each year the department will cover the fountain with an artificial tower tree for the celebration, but the city’s current tree needs ... Read More »

The computer controlling Dogwood Park’s interactive fountain has been fried. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said a specialist has assessed the damages, and multiple parts will need to be replaced. Woods said parts still have to be ordered and installed, but there is a glimmer of hope it could open before next year. “We’ll have to wait and see ... Read More »

The interactive fountain at Dogwood Park in Cookeville is shut down after a mechanical issue, causes a chemical leak Friday. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said an automatic pump failed to pump muriatic acid into the water, causing a leak inside the pump house. Woods said the fountain operates like a swimming pool, and muriatic acid balances and stabilizes the ... Read More »

The first WCTE Downtown Film Festival in Cookeville will put local filmmakers in the spotlight this weekend. Over 100 local submissions have been made to the inaugural WCTE event. WCTE Film festival Director Laura Holloway said highlighting local talent emphasizes the importance of the stories of the Upper Cumberland. “I think that everyone has a story and I think that ... Read More »

At least seven different communities are expected to meet in Cookeville’s Dogwood Park this Sunday. The event is called Walk for Jesus, and is not organized by one specific church. Stage Manager David Hunter said this event hopes to show peace in the community. “We just simply want to get out and walk in peace as Christians and walk for ... Read More »

Children and parents should be able to cool off under shaded spaces in Cookeville’s Heart of the City Playground soon. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said  three cantilever structures will be constructed over three playground benches. “We can’t cover the entire playground with shade because of the design of the playground and the areas we need for safety for fall ... Read More »

Families searching for safe summer fun can visit Dogwood Park for free movies. Cookeville’s annual After Dark Movies In The Park event is returning, but with some changes. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said spaces six feet apart will be made to encourage social distancing. “The movies are free,” Woods said. “It’s a really fun time, it’s a great atmosphere, ... Read More »