Cane Creek Pickleball Court Construction Delayed By Weather
Unstable weather over the last few weeks has delayed construction on the new pickleball courts at Cane Creek Park in Cookeville. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the court’s pad has been unable to dry due to recent rainfall. Woods said the pad needs to dry before the courts are surfaced, which will come […]
Cookeville To Consider Summer Mowing Bids
Cookeville plans to once again use contractors for much of the city’s mowing work thanks to the system’s success from 2024.
Council Approves $20M In Bonds For Projects
Cookeville will enter the finance market to issue some $20 million in bonds to pay for multiple projects. City Manager James Mills said the city will use the money for two road projects, the current phase two and design for phase three of 10th Street as well as phase one of West Stevens Street improvements. […]
Food Forest Group Inviting Interested Residents
A Cookeville non-profit organization attempting to fight hunger through a new partnership, will host its first meeting this upcoming Sunday. The Cookeville Food Forest and Foraging Path is an organization that has partnered with the city to plant trees and bushes in West End Park and Cane Creek Park. Founder Sid Bundy said the food […]
Cookeville To Implement “Food Forest” At 2 Parks
Cookeville will join forces with the Cookeville Junior Women’s Club to create “Food Forests” and “Foraging Trails” at Cane Creek Park and West End Park. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the Women’s Club spearheaded the idea and secured a $250,000 grant. He said three to five acres of newly-purchased property at Cane Creek Park […]
Cookeville Hosts Softball Tournament, Major Tourism Draw
As the Mojo Moneyball Classic Softball Tournament comes to Cookeville this weekend, the impact on the economy could be the homerun. Tourism Director Shan Stout said sports tourism from big tournaments serve as a economic driver for hotels, restaurants, and local stores. She said the Visitors Bureau will offer each participant a travel guide highlighting […]
Pickleball Leader Said Cane Creek Courts First Step
Cookeville’s Pickleball Ambassador said new courts set to be constructed at Cane Creek Park part of the steady growth of the game locally. USA Pickleball Ambassador Harry Smith pickleball is becoming a family sport in Cookeville, with most people playing in two-person teams. Smith said there are about 1,400 registered players within a forty-mile radius […]
Cookeville Planning Approves Variance For New 49-Lot Project
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for a 49-lot development off Mine Lick Creek Road Monday night. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the project is called the Bungalows at Cookeville. It contains an easement from the TVA for power lines, as well as flood plains that cannot be built on. Ward said […]
New Pickleball Courts Coming To Cane Creek Park
Construction on eight new outdoor pickleball courts at Cane Creek Park is expected to begin this summer. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said pickleball has become one of the most popular activities in the park’s gymnasium, but there are no dedicated pickleball courts. He said a first draft of the design is being tweaked and […]
Puppy Yoga Sessions Being Held At Cane Creek Park
Cane Creek Park set to host a second session of Puppy Love Yoga at the Putnam County Animal Shelter after the first session sold out in under 24 hours. Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said the idea stemmed from a yoga class held at the park several years ago with kittens. She said partnering with […]
