Tag Archives: Cookeville

Downtown Cookeville businesses continue to deal with parking overflow from the Putnam County Justice Center despite efforts to address the problem. Uptown Boutique Owner Tonya Anderson said she used to tell people going to the Justice Center that they are not allowed to park in Liberty Square, but stopped after several negative interactions. “We get some really bad looks, and ... Read More »

The TWRA stocked both Cane Creek and Cumberland Mountain State Park Wednesday with rainbow trout to provide visitors with some easy winter fishing. TWRA Fisheries Manager Will Collier said fishing is slow this time of year and this provides incentive for people to get outdoors. He said they specifically look for areas that are more populated to encourage as many ... Read More »

Keeping alive the tradition of Upper Cumberland music will be the goal of two local musicians selected for the 2024 Traditional Art Apprenticeship Program. Trenton “Tater” Caruthers and Jordan Judkins will perform at art centers and public parks as part of the The Tennessee Arts Commission Folklife Program. Caruthers, a Cookeville resident, will teach the banjo to Judkins, a Smithville ... Read More »

Utility work, gas relocation and sewer work now underway on phase two of Cookeville’s 10th Street widening project. City Manager James Mills said drivers should be aware that utility work will last through the winter. The 18-month construction project will begin around March 1 on phase two between Wilson Avenue and Fisk Road. “With the completion of phase one that ... Read More »

Upperman High School goes for the first football state title in school history Saturday morning in Chattanooga, with Highway 111 expected to be busy with traffic. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said said he expects fans countywide to make the drive in support of the Bees. King said the special thing about Putnam County is that the high ... Read More »

Christmas parade season goes into overdrive this weekend across the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County is celebrating the holidays with the “Christmas in Byrdstown” event and Christmas parade Saturday. It will be at the Pickett County Library featuring music, food, and even an appearance from Santa Claus. The event begins at 9am. The Jamestown Rotary Club hosts its annual parade Saturday ... Read More »

Florida Marine Tanks is expanding its manufacturing operations into Cookeville. The marine tank manufacturer will be taking over a near-50,000-square-foot warehouse building on South Jefferson Avenue. They plan on opening their doors on January 2 of next year. President of Florida Marine Tanks Orestes Monterrey said the expansion was all about location. “Cookeville’s centralized to our customers in the areas ... Read More »

It is the busiest time of the year for shopping, and the Cookeville Police Department reminds you thieves are busy too. Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said criminals use the crowded shopping centers to their advantage. Theft is the crime most on the rise during the holidays. Leonard said most of these are vehicle burglaries. “Everyone’s out shopping and visiting multiple places ... Read More »

A new substation in Cookeville’s southeastern corner may be rising on the agenda for Cookeville Electric. Cookeville Electric Director Carl Haney said the project is on the Electric Department’s list of long-term plans but could see an accelerated timeline with industrial growth in the region. Haney said the department wants to keep all of its substations below 60 percent capacity ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board will hold a special called meeting Wednesday to discuss a new interlocal agreement between the four governments involved with the airport. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the new agreement will clarify the responsibilities the governments of Cookeville, Sparta, Putnam County and White County. Selby said the current agreement has become outdated since it was ... Read More »