CRMC Considering New Security Measures for Concealed Carry
Cookeville Regional Medical Center could see potential changes when it comes to concealed carry weapons. Chief Operating Officer Scott Williams said some visitors with concealed carry permits aren’t aware weapons aren’t allowed on the premise. “We’re working on developing a policy to notify security of a legal weapon that needs to be secured,” Williams said. […]
Cookeville Couple Unharmed After Viking Cruise Incident
A Cookeville couple has returned home safe and unharmed after strong storms battered their Viking Sky Cruise ship Saturday. Richard Grogan said he and his wife Terri relied on their faith to pull them through the tough situation. “Being in such a vulnerable place, we felt very lost so I know at that moment what […]
Monterey Looking At Scaling Back Waterline Extension Project
Monterey officials might consider scaling back on plans to extend waterlines under Interstate 40. Consulting engineer Nathaniel Green said that’s because the potential Appalachian Regional Commission grant funding will be less than the $412,500 that was anticipated. “They (the state) came back with this email and they said they’re ‘pleased to inform you that your […]
TTU Looks To Address Hurdles In Attracting More Students
Tennessee Tech officials look to address potential hurdles in attracting more students. University Trustee Johnny Stites said other major universities like the University of Tennessee – Knoxville regularly publish their selling points to attract more applicants. “You need to know and everybody in this school needs to know what are the top five metrics that say you […]
MADD Working To Get License Plates Back In Circulation
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Tennessee will once again be seeking to get its specialty license plate back in circulation. Norris Skelley is a MADD Tennessee state board member and leader of the Upper Cumberland MADD chapter. He said the plates serve as rolling billboards to bring awareness to the issue of impaired driving. “It […]
Planning Commission Delays Request to Split Quality Inn Property
Cookeville’s Planning Commission has delayed a request to split the Quality Inn property along South Jefferson Avenue into an independent lot. Commission Member and City Councilman Eric Walker said the proposal brought up concerns with parking along a private drive off Neal Street. “The buildings are separate and [the property owners] managed to come up […]
Baxter Man Arrested For Allegedly Punching Girlfriend
Cookeville Police have arrested a Baxter man after he allegedly punched his girlfriend in the head Sunday. Officers charged 38-year-old Kasey Lee Frazier with domestic assault and simple possession of a controlled substance. An arrest warrant indicates that Frazier approached a vehicle and punched his girlfriend in the right side of the head. The victim also told […]
Planning Commission Approves Aerie Housing Plan
Cookeville’s Planning Commission approved the development of more student housing near Tennessee Tech’s campus Monday. Planning Director James Mills said the Commission’s vote allows The Aerie to begin development as soon as possible. “The Planning Commission tonight approved the final PRD (Planned Residential Development) plan which is the approval to begin construction,” Mills said. “The […]
