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The Cookeville Planning Commission voted to create a new category of medical facilities in the city’s zoning code Monday night. Community Development Director Jon Ward said regional medical services would include non-institutional facilities that serve more than 150 patients with various outpatient services, as well as any service that requires a certificate of need from the state to operate. “This ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved the first reading of reopening the connection between Salem Church Road and England Drive. Planning Director Jon Ward said that the connection was closed by ordinance in 2002 by city council against the recommendations of the Planning and the Public Works Departments. “Reopening this street would provide access to a traffic light-controlled intersection at Neal Street,” ... Read More »

Cookeville Planning Commission will recommend reopening the connection between Salem Church Road and England Drive off Highway 111. Planning Director Jon Ward said that the road was originally closed with concerns for thru traffic. He said there is now a need to reopen with an increase in development over the years. “We’re always looking for better connectivity and provide better ... Read More »

Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for a plot of land for new townhomes near the intersection of I-40 and Highway 111. The 13.2-acre lot sits next to England Drive and Salem Church Road. The commission plans to further study Salem Church Road, which currently ends in a cul-de-sac. Planning Director Jon Ward said the road was closed by ... Read More »

The Cookeville Police Department has identified the dead body at 1100 England Drive as 46-year-old Russell D. Crabtree. A concerned citizen reported the incident Monday after finding Crabtree deceased in the parking lot of the address. At this point in the investigation, no foul play is suspected. Crabtree’s body has been sent for an autopsy to determine the cause of ... Read More »