Tag Archives: Housing

A 64-unit apartment complex in Overton County moving forward after the county commission approved an in lieu of taxes for the development. The relief was requested by the developers as part of its deal to construct the affordable housing. The units would be located on the corner of Rickman Road and Monterey Highway. Consultant Ray Evans has said that this ... Read More »

An expected 20 percent increase in Tennessee Tech’s freshmen enrollment has caused the university to place some students in non-traditional housing. Chief Communication Officer Karen Lykins said the university has partnered with five hotels to house about 135 students once the fall semester begins. “That meant we had more of a demand for housing this year,” Lykins said. “I do ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council voted 3 to 2 to postpone a rezoning on Lovelady Road Thursday night until the council’s May 5th meeting. Vice Mayor Laurin Wheaton and Council Member Mark Miller voted against postponing. Miller said that he was for the higher density rezoning because of a need for affordable housing in Cookeville. He said that his family and many ... Read More »

Public outcry about the rezoning of some 107 acres on Lovelady Road has Cookeville City Council wanting to explore potential compromises. Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning to a higher density designation that could allow for the development of some 337 lots. Council members discussed the decision Monday during a work session in preparation for Thursday’s public hearing. Planning Director ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech set to increase rates for traditional housing by some five percent. Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Cynthia Polk-Johnson said that the increase will help with needed maintenance to some of the halls. “We had some renovations happen some years ago and now we really have been looking at our facilities and determining what else needs to happen,” ... Read More »

Fentress County Commissioners voted Monday to submit an application to the Tennessee Housing Agency’s 2022 Grant Program. County Grant Writer Amanda Mainord said that the county could get up to $500,000 to help low-income, elderly or disabled citizens get important home repairs. “Windows, roofs, HVAC systems,” Mainord said. “And this grant which is different from the last one we worked ... Read More »

UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions program wants to give those struggling to get back on their feet an assist. SAS Housing Program Manager Luke Eldridge said that’s why they’re asking the community for donations of household and personal hygiene items. He said they want to help people not by fighting emergency with emergency, but by offering sustainable assistance. “We’re trying to ... Read More »

UCHRA is looking for residents across the region to take its Community Needs Assessment to help focus service efforts. Community Services Assistant Director Megan Spurgeon said UCHRA wants input from citizens, elected officials, law enforcement and more. Spurgeon said services are often tied to a certain poverty level, however that has expanded during the pandemic. “If someone is technically over ... Read More »

The need for transitional housing and employment has grown over the last year in Cookeville. UCHRA Substance Abuse Solutions Director Glen Sayes said his office sees 10 to 15 people a week who are in need of emergency or transitional housing. Sayes said the pandemic and a lack of affordable housing has made recovery a struggle for many people. “You ... Read More »

White County School’s Family Resource Center has seen an increase in homelessness and kids in need during the pandemic. Director Beverly Dronebarger said the Family Resource Center tries to provide food, laundry service, housing resources and utility assistance. Dronebarger said when kids go to school without their basic needs met, it is difficult to perform in the classroom. “If their ... Read More »