Election Commission To Meet Friday To Discuss Petition For Referendum
The Putnam County Election Commission will meet Friday to resume discussions on a petition that seeks to overturn a Cookeville City Council rezoning ordinance. The ordinance rezoned property on West 9th and North Franklin to allow for a 160 unit student housing development to be built. A Cookeville resident has submitted a petition requesting a […]
New Administrative Building Nearly Complete In Van Buren County
Van Buren County’s new Administrative Building is nearing completion. County Mayor Greg Wilson said he hopes to begin moving in local government offices by March 12th. Wilson said the new 50,000 square foot building will house administrative offices, the jail, and justice center. “It’s going to be beneficial in several different ways,” Wilson said. “We […]
Cookeville Approves Purchase Of New Utility Billing System
The Cookeville City Council has approved the purchase of a new utility billing system. The new system with Southeastern Data Cooperative will allow customers to pay bills from a smart phone or tablet and receive bills by emails. Mayor Ricky Shelton. “We live in a mobile society and this brings this portion of our city […]
Rail Trail Authority Asking For Help With Naming Trail
The Tennessee Central Heritage Rail Trial Authority is asking the public for help in coming up with a name for the trail that’s been open for nearly a year ad a half. The 4.2 mile trail runs along the railroad tracks from the Cookeville Depot to the Algood ball fields. Submissions must not be more […]
