Tag Archives: Cookeville

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Warren County School Board will review its school policy on personal use of electronics. Members will also receive an update on construction projects ongoing in the district. Monday’s meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. at Dibrell Elementary School. Livingston will have two meetings Monday. The Livingston Planning Commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. at ... Read More »

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Cookeville’s KDB Montessori Learning Center to enter the Land of Oz. Every Friday and Saturday in October the center transforms into a Wizard of Oz themed event. Co-Owner Heather May said the center operates as a classroom during the week, but come the weekend, fictional characters come to life. “They paint a pumpkin with ... Read More »

Cookeville City Manager James Mills received a raise and positive feedback from his annual performance review report. City Attorney Dan Rader presented the report to the council at their Thursday meeting. He said that in independent reviews from City Council members, Mills received an average 95 percent rating. Mills said that his job would not be possible without the help ... Read More »

Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton wants a fair and equitable partnership when it comes to helping the Leslie Town Center front big-ticket repairs. Shelton said that the current partnership between the city and the Public Building Authority has the city splitting the costs for repairs 50/50. He said that with the pandemic affecting the Leslie Town Center’s ability to host events ... Read More »

The former Amish gas station and truck stop site on Highway 111 will soon see some major upgrades. Cookeville Codes Director Jeff Littrell said developers have put in a site plan to tear down the building and put in a 16,200 square-foot travel center. He said that it could be a plus for both city and county. “Hopefully it will ... Read More »

Cedar Hill Senior Living participating in the statewide initiative to “Sock Out” Alzheimer’s. The Cookeville location will sell purple and orange socks leading up to Sock Out Alzheimer’s Day. Housekeeper Rebecca Randolph said the $5 price helps Alzheimer’s Tennessee increase awareness. “It’s just to show support in memory of someone you may know that has passed away or they may ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will consider approving an updated life insurance plan for city employees. City Finance Director Brenda Imel said that for the last two years the city has been with Lincoln Financial, and the agreement expires this year. She said that McGriff Insurance Services recommended extending the contract another year, even with Lincoln’s premiums increasing by some 30 percent. ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will consider approving a preliminary engineer and design agreement for the new aquatics center Thursday night. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said that the agreement will help the city through the process of determining what type of facility should be built, a location and a cost structure. “We received seven proposals which were reviewed and scored by ... Read More »

Smoke seen on Tennessee Tech’s campus near Derryberry Hall Saturday related to construction on the building’s roof. In a press release from the university, it stated “Work to remove the upper portion of the building’s cupola generated heavy smoke and hot embers as a crew cut portions of the tower free.” Cookeville Fire Department Lieutenant Charles McFalls said that those ... Read More »

WCTE’s annual Blues and Brews event returns to Cookeville’s Dogwood Park Saturday. The beer tasting, music listening event is a big fundraiser for the non-profit. Director of Development and Marketing Susan Luna-Hazlewood said with last year’s event held virtually, it is exciting to be back. “We relay on the community support and donations in order to fulfill our mission,” Luna-Hazlewood ... Read More »