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Cookeville City Council accepted a request Thursday night to postpone an appeals hearing on additional signage for the Old Kentucky Road shopping development. Developer Wayne Cravens had asked for the hearing after the Planning Commission denied an additional free standing pole sign for a proposed Wendy’s fast food location. “He is evaluating moving an approved monument sign for this development ... Read More »

Cookeville Gas customers receiving bill stuffers this month explaining the reason behind the city’s 13-year high in natural gas rates. Director Amber Greenwood said the insert breaks down the rates based on fixed and purchasing costs. “We recognize that the rates are going up,” Greenwood said. “They are higher than last year. About 30 percent more than last winter and ... Read More »

More demand for natural gas in a growing community led the Cookeville Gas Department explore additional gas transportation capacity. Director Jeff Mills said additional transportation capacity is not purchasing more gas or expanding pipelines, but allowing the city to access more of the pipeline itself. “That’s our greatest concern,” Mills said. “And has been for years is to just get ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved a resolution conveying a portion of land off of Tennessee Avenue to the Industrial Development Board Thursday night. The same parcel of land received a rezoning approval earlier in the meeting to heavy manufacturing. A concrete company is interested in building in the park. Cookeville Economic Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer said the IDB would facilitate the ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Electric, Gas and Water Quality Control Departments are set to purchase 10 new vehicles to replace old ones in their fleet. Water and Sewer Department Director Ronnie Kelly said they try to cycle through their vehicles to ensure maximum use. “We’ve done some analysis on warranties, how long the vehicles last before they have major problems,” Kelly said. “You ... Read More »