State To Rebuild Inn At Fall Creek Falls
Governor Bill Haslam’s administration has received the green light from the State Building Commission to rebuild the guest lodging at Fall Creek Falls State Park. With approval, the state has now eliminated previous plans to conduct a major renovation of the park’s main inn. Van Buren County officials have previously expressed concerns about job guarantees […]
Mountain Bike Trail Opens In Cumberland County
Cumberland Mountain State Park now has another recreational opportunity for visitors with the recent opening of the new Alley Cat Mountain Bike Trail. The 1.5 mile beginner trail is now the first public access mountain bike trail in Cumberland County. Park officials said they have additional plans to build an intermediate-level extension in the near […]
TSSAA, Bluecross Bowl Returns To Cookeville
State titles are at stake for 18 Tennessee high School football teams heading to Tennessee Tech this week for the BlueCross Bowl. An estimated 30,000 to 40,000 thousand fans will visit Cookeville during the three day event, which begins Thursday. “Our community loves this event,” said Zach Ledbetter, Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau vice president of […]
Winterize Your Home To Prevent Water Line Freeze Damage
Cookeville Water Department officials are urging homeowners to winterize their homes to prevent water line freeze damage this winter. A few tips include closing all foundation vents, protecting exposed pipes with insulation, and eliminating sources of cold air near water lines. Water Department Operations Superintendent Carie Phy said it’s also a good idea to leave […]
Cookeville Planners To Consider Rezoning For Student Housing Development
The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for a proposed 160 unit student housing development when they meet tonight. City Planning Director James Mills said several residents have opposed the project on West 9th Street and North Franklin Avenue. “There’s concerns about traffic, property values, noise and lighting,” Mills said. “The planned residential […]
