Tag Archives: West End Park

The juvenile charged in the death of Cookeville High student Alex Hughes Brooks last October pled guilty to all charges Thursday. The 17-year old, whose name has not been released, entered his plea in Juvenile Court to charges of Reckless Homicide, Aggravated Assault and Tampering With Evidence. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the juvenile has been in jail since October. ... Read More »

Alex’s Friends will be planting a tree at West End Park Saturday in memory of Demarcus Alex Hughes. Hughes was shot and killed at West End Park on October 6. Alex’s Friends mission is to make sure Alex’s legacy is not defined by how he died. Alex’s Aunt Michelle Gooch said the organization will be planting a family donated oak ... Read More »

A “Justice for Alex” Rally will be held at the Putnam County Courthouse Monday night, marking the one-month anniversary of the death of Demarcus Alex Hughes. Alex’s Friends, a group formed in the aftermath of Hughes’ death, is organizing the rally. Alex’s Aunt Michelle Gooch said Alex’s Friends wants to ensure that Alex is not defined by the way he ... Read More »

Cookeville city officials opening dialogue with the non-profit West End Connection regarding West End Park concerns. West End Connection officials particularly concerned with increased park traffic and security. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the Connection’s worry about security a response, in part, to the recent death of a Cookeville High School student killed earlier this month. “There are other ... Read More »

The non-profit West End Connection wants Cookeville to work with the organization on improvements to West End Park and its policies. Changes include more security and public signage posted throughout the park. West End Connection President Natalie Okorji said they would like to see signs posted alerting visitors that the park does employ security cameras. Okorji said many more people ... Read More »

One juvenile killed in a Friday afternoon shooting at Cookeville’s West End Park. Cookeville Police responded around 4:05pm Friday afternoon to the park located just west of Willow Avenue. Police found two juveniles with gunshot wounds. Both were transported to Cookeville Regional, where one was pronounced dead. The suspects remain unidentified and at large, according to Police Lieutenant Anthony Leonard. ... Read More »

Cookeville-Putnam NAACP will host a prayer vigil this Saturday at McClellan Avenue Church of Christ. The Executive Committee said it feels this is necessary due to the unrest and unwelcome presence of Neo-Nazis and other white supremacists in the community, specifically the West End Park area. The committee said it wants to come together to pray and gather strength from one ... Read More »

The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP will gather at West End Park in honor of Juneteenth tomorrow. President Thomas Savage said they will gather for the 5th time from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Savage said while Juneteenth should be a platform to engage the black community in today’s issues. “They will have voter registration, they will have conversation about healthcare in ... Read More »

Cookeville’s West End Park will be getting multiple upgrades after neighborhood residents let the city know what they want to see improved. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said they addressed safety concerns at the multi-purpose field by cleaning up brush and trees surrounding the area. Woods said the city will re-purpose the volleyball court with new swings, playground equipment and ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland’s Habitat for Humanity completed its 85th house blessing Tuesday. Family and friends of the Soulet family gathered to write messages of love on the studs before the house is completed. Executive Director Pam Ealey said the Soulet home located at West End Park will accommodate three generations. “They will always have those special moments of people’s thoughts and ... Read More »