Tag Archives: Cookeville

Cookeville City Council considering changes to zoning code requirements for dumpster gates. Community Development Director Jon Ward said there have been persistent problems with the gates for the Public Work Department’s efficiency in garbage collecting. “I mean the guys having to get off the trucks to open the gates, they’re left open when they leave,” Ward said. “The gates are ... Read More »

City of Cookeville looking to establish better procedure for its temporary street closures through a new ordinance. City Manager James Mills said until now, street closure requests for parades or events had been given through permit. Mills said through this ordinance the current practice of a $100 refundable payment would change to a $100 non-refundable payment plus a $250 deposit. ... Read More »

Cookeville Putnam County Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Amy New said efforts to recruit sporting events to Putnam County are stronger than ever. New said over a dozen tournaments have been secured this calendar with several others in the future. “We think we have kind of figured it out after talking with tournament directors,” New said. “They are talking ... Read More »

Cookeville Utility Departments will now be able to spend up to $25,000 with a vendor without putting the item out for competitive bid. City Manager James Mills said the state recently allowed governing bodies to increase their thresholds as a result of inflation and rising costs. “It can actually speed the process up for getting things done,” Mills said. “If ... Read More »

Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP has elected its newest officers to serve for the 2022-2024 term. Tom Savage was re-elected as the Branch President. Johnnie Wheeler will serve as the First-Vice President and Jack McMurry will serve as the Second-Vice President. The following positions were elected as follows: Third Vice President-Walter Buck Fourth Vice President-Ruth Ventrice Treasurer-Geeta McMillan Assistant Treasurer-Linda Irby Secretary-Monica ... Read More »

Cookeville Electric Department will take the next steps on work at the Cane Creek Substation. Director Carl Haney said the recently-approved $2 million bid marks the beginning of the construction project. “In this, we will be recommended hiring a contractor that will come in and take out all of the old transformers, and a lot of the bus work a ... Read More »

Cookeville set to open new parking on North Cedar Avenue Friday. City Manager James Mills said the parking lot is the site of the old mini-storage units that the city acquired a few years ago. “There’s a net gain of many more parking spaces so it should be a positive for the downtown,” Mills said. “We really want to encourage ... Read More »

Cookeville Electric reporting a power outage at this hour affecting areas around Interstate 40 and Willow Avenue. As of 7:45am, utility officials reported the outage impact South Willow Avenue north of I-40 to West Spring Street. Fairground Street, Lone Oak Drive, West Jackson Street and Buffalo Valley Road are also being impacted. Crews are working to restore power at this ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council set to take the next steps on the renovations of Fire Station One. City Manager James Mills told the council at Monday night’s work session that the city retained the services of a company to do an assessment of the fire hall and a preliminary floor plan. He said he is asking the council to consider entering ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will consider selling two lots in the Highlands Business Park. The land is set to be developed by the Hollingsworth Company, which also developed the Ficosa building in the Business Park. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the lots will serve as “spec” sites for potential future industries. “This is an opportunity to add spec buildings to ... Read More »