Tag Archives: Permits

The City of Cookeville issued 309 permits for single-family developments in 2023, the most since the city started tracking this data. Community Development Director Jon Ward said those 309 units tallied some $69 million in development. The city also issued 20 commercial and remodeling permits, totaling some $132 million. “It shows a lot of confidence in the city of Cookeville,” ... Read More »

Some 16 months after the department’s creation, Director of Cookeville’s Community Development Department Jon Ward said the department has worked well. Cookeville City Council voted to create the department in 2022. The council abolished the Codes Department and Planning Department, creating the new department with Codes, Planning, and Economic and Community Development Divisions. Ward said he thinks the department is ... Read More »

White County Emergency Officials asking residents to refrain from outdoor burning while dry periods continue. Fire Departments have been out all day Tuesday on brush or grass fires, vehicle fires, and structure fires. EMA Director Matt McBride said on Tuesday alone, firefighting crews responded to around nine calls. “I think it’s a concern of everyone’s,” McBride said. “I think it ... Read More »

Building material costs have finally slowed down Putnam County construction permits. Mayor Randy Porter said July saw 26 permits for $3.3 million in construction costs, nine being single family homes. Porter said that last July had 44 permits for $6.1 million. Porter said that in talking with contractors, the belief is that material costs have started decreasing and will continue ... Read More »

Cummins Falls Park officials raised the daily gorge access permit limit to 150 visitors. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said the increased access is a result from a successful launch to the program in the reopening weekend. “It went pretty smooth overall,” Cutcher said. “Obviously there were people who showed up who didn’t know about the permit system so they weren’t ... Read More »

A new permit system will limit access to the Cummins Falls gorge area beginning Friday. Permit carriers will be the only visitors allowed to hike to the gorge. The new safety measures come as a response to three deaths in the park from 2017 to 2019. Park manager Ray Cutcher said the permit is not necessary to access other trails. ... Read More »