Tag Archives: Cookeville

City of Cookeville continues to weigh its options in trying to find a new owner of the property at 545 Woodmont Circle. The city came to own it when a resident had issues with sewer lines. At its last meeting, the council voted to extend its real estate contract and drop the asking price to $280,000, but has since only ... Read More »

The Putnam County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to accept a land option that would allow the county to purchase some 92 acres from Cookeville. The tract could be used for a potential school in that area of Cookeville. It is a part of the 109 acres the city purchased along Highway 111 at Old Sparta Road last year. The city ... Read More »

City of Cookeville requesting bids from individuals interested in purchasing and removing homes from properties on Old Bridge Road and Old Sparta Road. The city purchased almost 100 acres of land in the area last year. City Manager James Mills said after evaluating the properties, it was determined it would be more beneficial to have the homes sold rather than ... Read More »

City of Cookeville completed layout plans and has started work for the upgrades of Fire Station 1. City Manager James Mills said the station located at city hall had not been upgraded for some 50 years and now requires more sleeping quarters and bathrooms. He said work has started on the chief’s office and other lower areas of the building. ... Read More »

Cookeville Fire Department has officially put its new rescue squad truck into rotation. Fire Chief Benton Young said they had purchased the truck during last budget year. He said with the delays in the automobile industry, it has taken about a year to receive the truck and get it outfitted with lights and equipment. “The second one will allow us ... Read More »

One local childcare facility says parents are putting their child on the waitlist as soon as they find out they’re pregnant. Danielle Preston is the Co-Director of Little Sprouts Mother’s Day Out in Cookeville. She said the long waitlist is in response to working parents struggling to find childcare facilities. A recent state report revealed that more than 80 percent ... Read More »

A fire last night on Cookeville’s Montgomery Avenue caused significant damage to a vacant duplex. Fire Chief Benton Young said crews responded to the call within four minutes just before midnight. “When they arrived on scene they encountered heavy fire and heavy smoke,” Young said. “They had it under control in about 25 minutes or so.” Young said crews were ... Read More »

Cookeville Water Department continuing to address minor service lines and water main breaks following this weekend’s flash freeze. Environmental Engineer Matthew Phillips said the department is receiving multiple reports of leaks on the private side of water meters. He said many utility districts the city services are also reporting issues of leaks or main breaks. “And they have already or ... Read More »

The Cookeville Higher Education Campus adding fiber optic certifications to its courses next year. Three programs being offered to become fiber optic technicians, specialists or maintenance. Economic Development Vice President Nicholas Bishop said the first cohort starts in January. “Demand in the industry is drastically increasing across the Upper Cumberland and middle Tennessee,” Bishop said. “A lot of the infrastructure ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland restaurants are gearing up for an influx of customers on New Year’s Eve. Gainesboro’s Bull and Thistle Pub Owner Diana Mandli said her business typically sees an influx over the holidays. She said since it opened 10 years ago, the Bull and Thistle always try to do something special for the New Year’s holidays, including a themed party, ... Read More »