Lawsuit Stalling Progress Of Putnam Methadone Clinic
Cedar Recovery’s attempt to build a Methadone Clinic in Putnam County has been stalled by an ongoing lawsuit with the county. Putnam County filed suit against Cedar Recovery and the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission in October. Cedar Recovery Chief Strategy Officer Paul Trivette said the lawsuit has put Cedar Recovery in a waiting game. “We […]
Medical Zoning Revised, Amid Methadone Clinic Concerns
Cookeville City Council voted unanimously Thursday to amend the zoning code, clarifying the rules for where certain medical facilities, including methadone clinics, could locate. But after the vote, multiple council members made it clear that they do not want a methadone facility in Cookeville. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the city’s current zoning rules were too […]
Cookeville Planning To Consider Methadone Clinic Change
The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider next month amending the zoning code to allow methadone clinics to operate in Medical Services zoning districts. Community Development Director Jon Ward said methadone clinics can be built in Medical Services districts in ‘use upon appeal’ exemptions. Methadone is an FDA-approved medication used to treat Opioid Use Disorder and […]
