Tag Archives: Cookeville

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 »

A Native Plant Garden on the Tech Campus will need to be relocated due to renovations and you could benefit. Associate Professor of Biology Shawn Krosnick has created a Saturday event out of the challenge, inviting the public to come help put plants in pots before construction begins on Johnson Hall. The garden is located between Johnson and Pennebaker Hall. ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is hosting its 27th annual Cooking on the Square event Friday to continue its building efforts for families in need. Habitat for Humanity hopes to raise $125,000 through Friday’s event. Director of Development Ashley Smith said residents can help deserving homeowners begin the process to home ownership. “We are super excited,” Smith said. “We hear ... Read More »

Wingstop is coming to Cookeville’s Shoppes At Eagle Point. Community Development Director Jon Ward said it is the last spot in the shopping center. Ward said a building permit has been issued, so Wingstop is now free to remodel the space. Ward said businesses contact the city daily about locating here. Finding a space can be an issue. “We just ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Workforce Connection wants $100,000 from the city of Cookeville to employ two workforce re-entry specialists. Executive Director Becky Hull said the specialists would be tasked with helping people re-enter the workforce after being incarcerated. Specialists would work with individuals to get them employed. Hull said the specialists would also hold individuals accountable so they do not allow setbacks ... Read More »

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved the rezoning of 2210 Fisk Road from a multi-family residential to a commercial-industrial mixed-use property. The request was submitted to allow the creation of a convenience store with a restaurant or townhomes. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the neighboring properties, both within and outside of the city limits, contain commercial-industrial projects. Ward said the ... Read More »

Two mobile home park owners spoke in front of the Cookeville Planning Commission Monday night about concerns over proposed zoning code changes related to RVs in mobile home parks. The Commission studied the rules for several weeks before submitting the proposal to the Cookeville City Council. But the council voiced multiple concerns about the changes and sent them back. The ... Read More »

Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the city has no ordinances against trucks parking for long hours in the Cookeville Mall parking lot. In recent weeks, tractor trailers can be seen lined along the Interstate 40 fence of the former mall. A citizen voiced concern after almost being hit on two different occasions by tractor trailers pulling out of ... Read More »

I AM Worship Church will honor first responders with gifts, food, and fellowship at a Wednesday night event. Pastor Mark Ogletree came up with the idea for this event two years ago. “It’s a very dangerous job and there’s a lot of trauma and tragedy,” Ogletree said. “Most of us are not tasked with that job. For those brave men ... Read More »

Cookeville-based US Pillars will add some 56 new jobs in an expansion announced Thursday. The company will create a new business partnership with Horrman, the garage door manufacturer based near the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. When you combine that news with the Portobello opening earlier this week, Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Of Commerce President Amy New said it’s been a big ... Read More »