Cookeville Annexation Plans Underway With City Officials
Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said city officials are now working on plans for the Dodson Branch annexed area. Wheaton said the plans focus on services to outline how utilities and emergency protection will be delivered to the newly annexed area. “We’re excited to bring another area into Cookeville that we can you know work on […]
Cookeville Advances Dodson Branch Road Annexation
A public hearing and referendum timeline set for Cookeville’s proposed annexation of the Dodson Branch Road area. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the annexation process began with a property owner request. He said the city later expanded the proposal to include surrounding properties to allow for efficient delivery of city services. “Upon studying the […]
Cookeville Supporting Changes To Annexation Process
Cookeville City Council approved a resolution Thursday night to encourage state representatives to reauthorize annexation laws that would allow majority property owner consent. The law would bypass referendums if the two/thirds of the property owners in the proposed area provided written consent for annexation. City Manager James Mills said the law would reduce delays and […]
Cookeville To Extend Sewer To Rebecca Place Area
Cookeville taking the next step in extending sewer services to the Rebecca Place and Bunker Hill Road annexation area. Water and Sewer Quality Control Director Barry Turner said when the area was annexed, the city promised sewer would be extended within 20 years. He said that 20-year mark is coming up in January 2027. He […]
Owners Requesting Annexation Of West Cookeville Property
Cookeville City Council is reviewing a request for the annexation of a five-acre track on North Nelson Avenue, off Highway 70 west of town, currently suffering from septic failure. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the owner of the property has requested that the property be annexed to receive sewer services from the city. He […]
Celina Prohibits Sewer Taps Outside City Lines Without Annexation
Celina Aldermen will not allow any sewer taps outside of the city limits without annexation. Mayor Luke Collins said the issue arose when the city provided sewer lines to an industrial property outside of the city that was later turned into residential housing. Collins said that led to more residences trying to get added to […]
Cookeville Water Dept. Budgeting For Sewer Of Annexed Territory In Old Salem Area
Cookeville Water Quality Control Department including funds in next year’s budget to address water and sewer in the Old Salem area of town. Director Barry Turner said the land south of I-40 near Highway 70 had been annexed over 20 years ago. He said residents had voiced concerns about getting their plans of services addressed […]
June 15 Public Hearing Set On Cookeville Annexation
Cookeville City Council will hold a public hearing June 15 to annex a 74-acre parcel off Tennessee Avenue. Council approved the resolution Thursday night. The annexation is by owner consent. Council will also set zoning for the land, expected to be commercial in nature, according to Community Development Director Jon Ward. The city will also […]
Cookeville Council To Vote On Annexation Of Tennessee Avenue Parcel
The Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday to begin the annexation process on some 74 acres at the Tennessee Avenue exit. “We haven’t had an annexation in quite awhile,” Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said. “This is a lot of opportunity for the city here for commercial development.” The land would likely be zoned […]
Baxter Approves Southwestern Land Annexation On First Reading
Baxter approved on first reading the annexation of some 25 acres in the southwest part of town off of Highland Avenue. Building and Codes Official Bob Lane said that the landowners have proposed using the annexed area for high-density residential housing, such as apartments. “They’re renting them as fast as they can get them built, […]
