Tag Archives: Cookeville

City of Cookeville finally moving forward with its advanced metering infrastructure project. The council approved an agreement at its meeting Thursday night. Electric Department Director Carl Haney said the system will have many benefits for both the citizens and the city. “Some of the advantages are the automatic reading of the meters, being able to remotely turn on and off ... Read More »

Cookeville will apply for a grant to fund the next phase of the Spring Street Sidewalk project, but not without apprehension from some city council members. The long-desired project has experienced almost ten years of delays due to rising costs changing the scope of the project. Council Member Eric Walker said one of his frustrations with the project is that ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council considering adopting a communication change in its municipal code at its meeting Thursday night. City Manager James Mills said the change came down from the state legislature regarding how city councils post agendas and conduct their meetings. He said the proposed change for Cookeville City Council includes a chance for public comment after each agenda item. “the ... Read More »

A former Cookeville Public Works employee has been arrested by the Cookeville Police Department for felony theft. Alan Dwayne Allen was investigated after the city became aware of discrepancies regarding the purchase of vehicle parts in April. After reviewing the questionable invoices and confirming the discrepancies, the incident was reported to the Cookeville Police Department to investigate the potential criminal ... Read More »

Cookeville’s South Jefferson waterline replacement project came in some $2 million over what was originally budgeted. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the work will replace old lines from the courthouse to the interstate. He said the lowest bid came in at some $6.2 million. “We’re wanting to go ahead, if you look at the other bids they were ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council Member Chad Gilbert wants the city to start planning ahead when it comes to paving projects. Gilbert said the city should start creating a plan that stretches five years or more in order to better prioritize projects. He said there is technology and resources available to help calculate the asphalt’s lifespan on different roads to better aid ... Read More »

Next week the Cookeville City Council is expected to pass its budget on final vote. This includes a new expenditure line from the economic development fund to put towards the Biz Foundry. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the council decided to change the Biz Foundry’s designation from a non-profit after learning just how much of an economic driver the organization is. ... Read More »

Cookeville Water Quality Control Department including funds in next year’s budget to address water and sewer in the Old Salem area of town. Director Barry Turner said the land south of I-40 near Highway 70 had been annexed over 20 years ago. He said residents had voiced concerns about getting their plans of services addressed during the city’s annual public ... Read More »

McBroom Chapel Church of Christ will have its first service this Sunday since it was damaged by the 2020 tornado. McBroom Family Historian Larry McBroom said when he first heard that the church was made structurally unsound by the storm, he was in disbelief. He said when they tore it down in April, there was uncertainty it would even be ... Read More »

Cookeville officials hope to have the final pieces of land in place for the next phase of 10th Street widening by the end of the month. Phase II will stretch from Old Kentucky Road to Fisk Road. City Manager James Mills said out of 29 parcels of land, the city still needs to obtain the right of way or easements ... Read More »