Dogwood Park Fountain Remains Closed
The Dogwood Park Fountain will remain closed until further notice. State guidelines last week suggested all splash pads will remain closed. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said Cookeville will continue to follow the state recommendations. “If that changes next week, then we will look to see if reopening makes sense for our community based on […]
Highlands Residential Still Trying To Acquire Property For Low Income Housing
Cookeville’s Highlands Residential hopes to hear this week about its offer to buy 14 acres off Jackson St. Highland Residential offered $650,000 for the plot. Executive Director Dow Harris said he hopes to acquire the property to build at least 200 low income housing. “Well there could be a combination of public housing, it could […]
Cookeville Police Department Accreditation Tuesday
The Cookeville police department will host a virtual accreditation Tuesday. Any citizen can call in and comment on their opinion of the department’s contribution to the city. Major Ken Sircy said the accreditation process usually takes place publicly with assessors from around the country. Because of COVID, these assessors will be accessible through a phone […]
Van Buren Convenience Center Closes Due To After Hours Dumping
Van Buren County’s Piney Convenience Center has closed temporarily due to after hours dumping. Van Buren’s Solid Waste Coordinator Dale Cole said officials recently removed the compactor. Residents were throwing garbage on the ground and on the top of the compactor while it was closed each night. “Several truck loads were having to be picked […]
Algood Elementary Capacity Projections Above 90 Percent
Algood Elementary is projected to be at 92 percent capacity for next school year. Putnam County Schools Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said he ususally likes to see the percentage at 90, but is not concerned about the projections. The number of pre-registered students for the incoming class is actually lower than last year’s. “Algood is […]
Livingston Baptist 4th Of July Celebration Still In Planning Phase
Whether or not the Livingston’s 4th of July celebration will take place will depend on state guidances and local health officials. Organizer Greg Arnold said he hopes to receive a definite answer by June 15. “In the past we’ve always done it at First Baptist Church, but we’re also this year looking at Central Park […]
Less Than One Day’s Supply Of O+ Blood Remains
Less than one day’s supply of O-Positive blood is available through Blood Assurance Monday. “Usage was very high last week and we need our community to come out in full force to help get these types where they need to be to ensure we have what we need for our local patients,” Blood Assurance Medical […]
Church Reopenings Running Smoothly in UC
Churches around the Upper Cumberland see around two thirds of their members returning to services. North Sparta Church of God Pastor Steve Gerhart said they average around 155 members after three Sunday services. Before the coronavirus, they averaged around 180 members. Gerhart said his congregation is relieved to finally be back together in person. “You […]
Tech Postpones On-Campus Athletic Activities Until July
Tennessee Tech’s athletic department will not have on campus athletics until at least July. The NCAA Council voted to allow on campus voluntary activities beginning June 1. Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said academic institutions have the option to postpone. “Tennessee Tech currently has no activities being permitted on campus through the month of June,” […]
Cookeville Wants To Add Turn Lane At Capshaw Elementary
The city of Cookeville wants to decrease traffic issues in front of Capshaw Elementary. Cookeville Public Works Director Greg Brown said the city wants to add a turning lane along Hudgens Street and Elm Avenue. But the Putnam County School Board must approve giving the land to Cookeville before starting the project. Brown said the […]
