Tag Archives: Cookeville

Cookeville History Museum has a new exhibit highlighting the history of local fashion. Museums Manager Beth Thompson said that “What We Were Wearing: A Timeline of Cookeville Fashions” came about as a partnership with Hannah Upole of Tennessee Tech’s Department of Human Ecology. She said all of the pieces from the university’s historic costume collection. “And most of these pieces ... Read More »

A Cookeville man has been charged with murdering his fiancée after she was found dead in her 12th Street apartment over the weekend. Christian Luna arrested Monday in Carencro, Louisiana on first degree murder charges. He will be held there until extradition takes place. Luna charged in the death of 23-year-old Lyndzy Bounds. The Cookeville Police Department initiated an investigation after finding ... Read More »

A Cookeville non-profit that supports individuals with disabilities sees a new state law as a step in the right direction. The Precious Cargo Act went into effect this year and helps certain citizens better interact with law enforcement or first responders. Community Options Executive Director Kristine Shirley said the act will help with communication barriers. “Not all of the public ... Read More »

Cookeville was awarded a second multi-modal grant to continue work on the East Spring Street sidewalk project. Public Works Director Greg Brown said that the project that started eight years ago but government delays increased costs. Quickly, the work became too expensive to complete with just one grant. He said that the second $950,000 grant will cover work from Raider ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center saw at least 99 percent of employees undertake the process to meet vaccine status requirements. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required all facility staff to either have begun vaccinations or obtain an exemption by January 27th. Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton: “We’re very thankful,” Shelton said. “Our goal was that we wouldn’t lose ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will consider entering an engineer and design contract for the Phifer Mountain Water Booster Station. Water and Sewer Director Ronnie Kelly said that the city absorbed the Dry Valley Utility District in 1989, but that it was established in the sixties. He said that this project would help with capacity and water pressure issues serving the 25 ... Read More »

Sign-ups are live for the annual Cupid’s Chase 5K, set to be on February 12th at Tennessee Tech. Community Options Inc. hosts the 5K every year at over 30 locations across the country. Cookeville Branch’s Executive Director Kristine Shirley said that the event is to raise funds for those with mental and developmental disabilities. “Say someone needs OT therapy equipment, ... Read More »

Work continues on Cookeville’s new Food City, but the opening of the 10th Street store will not happen for a few more months. Food City CEO and President Steve Smith said delays in equipment deliveries caused the push back. “The floors are poured. The main power is not on in the store yet, so we have temporary power on in ... Read More »

Cookeville saw revenues of about $632,000 for its first full year of hotel-motel tax. City Manager James Mills said that the number is solid for a year in the pandemic. He said that the hotel-motel tax serves as a good revenue generator for both the city and county. “Here, we pushed the revenue in the Quality of Life fund with ... Read More »

Competitive swimming facilities among the top priorities of Cookeville residents during a Tuesday night public meeting. Community members had the opportunity to vote on features for the facility such as indoor vs. outdoor, lazy rivers, and hot tubs among others. Aquatics Facility Steering Committee Member Laurie Smith said residents asked about both indoor and outdoor competitive pools. “Lane pools that ... Read More »