Cookeville To Fix ‘Washboard Effect’ On Veterans Drive
The Cookeville Public Works Department will work to fix a portion of East Veterans Drive near South Jefferson Avenue Wednesday and Thursday. Department Director Greg Brown said during Monday’s work session the city had leftover funds to use a special asphalt to help fix a ‘washboard effect’ in the roadway. “It’s got polymer mixed in […]
Cookeville To Update Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan
The city of Cookeville will update its pedestrian and bicycle circulation plan in the near future. Interim Planning Director John Ward said residents can help with the project by attending a public meeting on April 25th. “We are hoping to get some good ideas out of this process,” Ward said. “The key with any good […]
Cumberland Co. HS Stadium Expected To Be Completed This Month
Cumberland County High School’s stadium renovations are expected to be completed this month. That according to Principal Jon Hall. “The stadium is about 95 percent complete. They’re doing some painting right now and finishing work inside,” Hall said. “They’re getting ready to start work on a retaining wall around the field. As soon as that […]
All-Terrain Vehicles Causing Problems At Meadow Creek Park
You may want to think twice before taking an all-terrain vehicle to Meadow Creek Park. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said you could face a penalty if you decide to do so. “For those of you who do read the signs out there, all-terrain vehicles are prohibited. They’re vandalizing our property,” Wiggins said. “The penalty for anyone who […]
Nashville Man Charged Following Pursuit In Fentress County
A Nashville man led Fentress County authorities on a pursuit Saturday and prompted a two-hour manhunt. Fentress County Sheriff’s Office charged 24-year-old Zackary A. Shockley with felony evading, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and resisting arrest. The vehicle pursuit began after deputies responded to the Grimsley Dollar General for an intoxicated man leaving in a red […]
Cookeville Man Injured In Tuesday Morning Crash
A Cookeville man suffered injuries during a Tuesday morning crash. The single-vehicle crash happened at Highway 62 East and Drippings Springs Road near Monterey. 22-year-old Kyle A. Quince received treatment at Cookeville Regional Medical Center following the accident. A Tennessee Highway Patrol crash report indicates Quince was traveling too fast for conditions when he lost […]
CRMC Unveils New Patient Financing Program
Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) unveiled a new patient financing program Monday through Horizon Health Fund. Michelle Peabody is the patient financial point of service supervisor at CRMC. “We are very excited about this new partnership for our patients with Horizon Health Fund,” Peabody said. “We have recognized the opportunity to offer assistance to our […]
Monterey Approves Plan For Fixing Drainage Issue
Monterey aldermen approved two motions Monday aimed at fixing the town’s failing stormwater drainage system. The first part of the plan will help redirect water from East Commercial Avenue to the railroad tracks. Warren and Associates owner Jerry Warren said the project should bring some immediate flooding relief to property owners along that area. “The […]
