Despite increased signage, tractor trailer trucks continue to drive in the left lane of Interstate 40 going from Cookeville to Monterey. Putnam County officials asked the state to strengthen the rules in recent years after wrecks bottlenecked the roadway, many of them caused by slow moving trucks. However, in three separate trips up I-40 in the last week, trucks have ... Read More »
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Cookeville Working To Fill Expanded Economic Development Role
Cookeville officials looking at resumes to fill the role of Economic Development and Grant Coordinator. Melinda Keifer continues to assist the city in a part-time role after her 2022 retirement. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the role has been changed to work both on economic opportunities for business and industry as well as grants. “They’re working with the local ... Read More »
Local Committee Wants New Multi-Sports Complex For Cookeville
A local group wants to see Cookeville develop a new multi-sports complex to help attract more tourism dollars and serve the needs of local residents. Harry Smith is the Putnam/White County Ambassador for the US Pickleball Association. He leads the committee which started earlier this year as a way to increase facilities for pickleball. But the idea evolved into a ... Read More »
Cookeville Soccer Player Earns Spot on Olympic Development Program Team
Cookeville student Alberto Medrano selected for regional soccer Olympic Development Program after five years with All In Futbol Club. Club Coach Davis Draper said Medrano showed promise early on, demonstrating hard work, intelligence, and diligence. Draper said Medrano had reached a level that most players never reach. But when asked about this great accomplishment, Medrano said he is very grateful ... Read More »
Cookeville’s Mini Burger Closed, General Manager Hopeful About Reopening
After more than 50 years in business, Cookeville landmark Mini Burger is closing its doors for the time being. General Manager Bianca Hawlik said the staff was called in Sunday for a last-minute meeting with the owners where they were told Saturday would be the last day they were open. She said while the restaurant had been having financial struggles, ... Read More »
SAGE Tennessee Film Event in Cookeville
The group SAGE–Safe, Affordable, Good Energy for Tennessee–will host an event Thursday focused on the proposed Upper Cumberland Pipeline. Event Coordinator Breanna Ortner said the event is part of SAGE Tennessee’s current efforts against Enbridge’s Ridgeline Pipeline expansion. They said it will showcase short films about previous pipeline projects that were halted by community involvement to show people they can ... Read More »
Cookeville Electric Continue Work To Convert City Lighting To LEDs
Cookeville Electric Department hoping to replace more of the downtown decorative lights with LEDs with another expected shipment this week. Director Carl Haney said efforts to replace the city’s lights with LEDs began several years ago when manufacturers began to stop making the high-pressure sodium lights the city used to use. He said they are about 60 percent through the ... Read More »
Cookeville Budgeting $200K To Redo Recycling Building On Lowe Ave.
City of Cookeville budgeting $200,000 to redo its current recycling building at the corner of Stevens Street and Lowe Avenue. City Manager James Mills said that it is one of the main recycling locations in the city and there is a need to beautify it. He said they would like to get the project out for construction sometime early next ... Read More »
Cookeville City Council Gathering Info To Prioritize Capital Projects For Long-Term
Cookeville City Council members are gathering information as they begin to prioritize capital projects and create a long-term plan. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the council would like to have a work session to discuss these plans in more detail. She said they plan to use input from department heads, city officials and community wants to inform their next steps. “Each ... Read More »
Cookeville Keeping Watch On Impact Of 3-Month-Long Grocery Sales Tax Holiday
City of Cookeville cautious of how the sales tax holiday on food items will affect the city’s revenue. The tax on food and food ingredients is set to start Tuesday and run through October 31st. City Manager James Mills said last year was the first time there was a tax holiday of that nature, and the city noticed an almost ... Read More »