Quarry At 70/I-40 Rezoned
The Cookeville Planning Commission voted Monday night to rezone 59 acres of land along Spring Street and Interstate 40 to quarry and mining. Planning Director Jon Ward called it the best way to control the future of the land in question. The rezoning, from general commercial, does not include 600 feet along Spring Street, an […]
Cumberland Mask Exchange Helps Public and Local Art
Protecting the Plateau will hold a mask exchange Saturday, turning your old masks into art. The non-profit group formed in March to provide masks for first health care workers, first responders and civil servants. Protecting the Plateau’s Co-Founder Angela Witzel said the public giveaway comes on the heels of increasing COVID cases. “Since we do […]
Planning Commission Establishes Residential Parking District
The Cookeville Planning Commission voted unanimously Monday to establish a residential parking district ordinance. The ordinance would give any community members the opportunity to petition the planning commission to create such a district. Parking problems along Cookeville’s Eighth Street led to the development of the protocol which is not specific to that area. Tennessee Tech […]
Burgess Fall Kayak Tours Available Now
Burgess Falls State Park has begun guided kayak tours. Once a week, a park ranger will lead 10 kayaks from Cane Hollow Boat Dock to the base of the water fall. Park Manager Bill Summers said the four hour round trips will last until October. “This is something that we have been thinking about for […]
