Cookeville Council Commends Davidson’s Time as City Manager
Cookeville City Council members commended City Manager Mike Davidson for his efforts as they accepted his resignation letter Thursday. Davidson will leave his position later this year on June 30 after taking a position elsewhere. “I work with an exceptional group of men and women who truly care about this community. I am thankful for […]
State Sets July Goal For Purchasing Veterans Cemetery Site
A location for the Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery could be selected by this summer. State Department of Veterans Services Assistant Commissioner Travis Murphy said the new government leadership team remains committed to finding property. “We still continue to shoot for a July time frame when we can certify to the National Cemetery Administration that […]
Baxter Looks to Double City Population in 2019
Baxter City officials hope to double or triple the city population before the 2020 census. Mayor John Martin said Baxter will continue to talk with housing developers. “We are still looking at the Titan Project, which possibly if all that works out, will be 360 apartments,” Martin said. “The statement I made, if everything works the way we […]
Cookeville Woman Arrested for Assaulting Officer
A Cookeville woman faces multiple charges after assaulting a police officer Friday. Cookeville Police arrested 27-year-old Catherine Marie Brown for assault and resisting arrest. Officers made contact with Brown during a public intoxication arrest at Wooly’s Club House. Arrest warrants indicate that Brown came up behind the officer and began yelling. Authorities told Brown to […]
Caudill Faces Charge of Exploitation of Minor
Cookeville Police announced Friday the arrest of a Cookeville man for sexual exploitation of a minor. Authorities charged 40-year-old Christopher Dale Caudill on February 4 following an approximate nine-month investigation. CPD’s Internet Crime Against Children (ICAC) Task Force carried out a search warrant at the residence of Caudill in May 2018. CPD announced the active […]
Dial Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
Cookeville Police have arrested a Columbia, Tennessee man for allegedly attempting to have sex with a minor. Grand jury indictments charge 37-year-old Phillip Andrew Dial with solicitation of a minor for rape of a child and sexual exploitation of a minor by electronic means. According to a press release from the Cookeville Police Department, Dial […]
Portobello Construction To Begin Phase One
Portobello America will begin phase one of the building in the coming months. That according to Baxter Mayor John Martin. “As soon as the weather breaks, if we can ever get it to stop raining, of course, we are supposed to get three inches between now and Sunday,” Martin said. “They are ready to start […]
Baxter Citizens Anticipate Grand Opening of T-Mart
Baxter citizens are anticipating the grand opening of a new business coming later this month. Mayor John Martin said the new T-Mart convenience store and Papa John’s will give more opportunity for city residents. “We are just so happy that T-Mart has come to Baxter. Most of the people in Baxter have asked every day when […]
Cookeville Chooses James Mills as City Manager Designee
Cookeville will appoint Planning Director James Mills to its City Manager position later this year. Cookeville City Council voted Thursday to accept current City Manager Mike Davidson’s resignation effective June 30. Mills said he looks forward to the opportunity and wished Davidson the best in his future endeavors. “I’m humbled that the Council wants me […]
