Tag Archives: Highlands Residential Services

Highlands Residential Services’ newest housing development is set to start construction this week. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said Hickory Valley will be a seven building development with 48 total units. “We have been waiting for several months to get everything finalized to get our funding in place,” Cassetty said. “We got that done this past week. Got that done ... Read More »

A sign condemning drugs that was placed outside of a low-income housing development in Celina Wednesday has been removed. It read “To drug dealers and dope heads, this is not Amsterdam, this is Celina Tennessee. We will put you in jail.” Attorney Jeff Jones represents Highlands Residential Services which owns the property where the sign was placed. Jones said it ... Read More »

The Highlands Residential Services Board approved a letter of intent to sell its Claude Darwin Property Thursday. Nashville Real Estate Professional Waddell Wright led the process. He said a developer has agreed to purchase the 11.5 acres for $3 million in cash. “They’re going to keep the units intact,” Wright said. “What they are going to do is renovate and ... Read More »

Nearly 100 new affordable housing units in Cookeville celebrated by Highlands Residential Services Tuesday. The housing authority held a ribbon cutting for its newest development Oak Tree Towers and broke ground on its next phase Hickory Valley. Executive Director Dow Harris said the developments bring a new image to affordable housing. “We celebrate the completion of phase two and phase ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services has placed its Claude Darwin Apartments property for sale. The 11.5 acres off Walnut Avenue holds 32 duplexes. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said multiple potential buyers have expressed interest in the property. “Part of our board’s vision is to get read of a lot of these old apartment complexes,” Cassetty said. “They’re just not modern now. ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services reopened its waiting list for Gainesboro and Baxter housing Monday. The portal will be open for one month. You can set up an application interview by visiting the West Jackson office in Cookeville. The housing authority last month also reopened applications for low-income housing in Celina. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said the portals closed in the ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services has reopened applications for low-income housing in Celina. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said the portal closed in the fall due to large waiting lists. “I think we have a couple that are coming available,” Cassetty said. “Certainly since we have opened the waiting list, we may have even had some people come in and apply that ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services feeling the effects of supply chain delays as its latest housing development delayed once again. The housing authority wanted residents to move in Oak Tree Towers this month. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said that will not happen for at least another four weeks. “The applicants and what would soon be tenants, they are certainly anxious to ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services has been awarded a $899,000 grant to assist in the construction of Cookeville’s Hickory Valley. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said the funding saves local money and helps the housing authority prepare financially for future developments. “Our grant actually scored 65,” Cassetty said. “65 was the lowest score that got funded, so we were right on the ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services will temporarily close most housing applications starting July 31st due to long waiting lists. Executive Director Dow Harris said only Oak Tree Towers will continue accepting potential residents while applications for public housing, Walnut Village and Willow Heights will pause. “There were 278 persons or families on the public housing waiting list alone,” Harris said. “That’s about ... Read More »