Cookeville Considers Motel To Housing Zoning Change
The Cookeville City Council approved the first reading of a zoning amendment Thursday that would allow developers to convert existing motels into affordable multi-family housing units. The proposal stems from a request by the owners of HomeBridge Extended Stay off Highway 111. Owner Michael Bowie said the motel has largely served long-term renters in recent […]
Cookeville Approves South Willow Avenue Turn Lane
Cookeville officials approved a resolution Thursday authorizing a partnership with T-DOT to construct a dedicated right turn lane on South Willow Avenue at Interstate Drive. The city committed up to $500,000 to accelerate the construction process. T-DOT has already prepared design plans. The city must manage utility relocation and right-of-way dedication. CIty Manager James Mills […]
Cookeville City Council Reviews Regional Airport Budget
Pilot concerns about hangar costs, part of the reason Cookeville City Council met to review the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport budget during its Monday work session. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the airport has experienced significant expansion over the last several years. Selby said the AIrport Board specifically requested a break-even analysis on airport hangars […]
Crossville Social Media Impressions Reach Tens Of Millions
The Crossville-Cumberland Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a significant surge in tourism engagement as social media impressions for the area have reached tens of millions over the past year. Chamber President Ethan Hadley said the city’s digital presence has grown from thousands of followers to tens of thousands across various social media channels. “We have […]
Algood Uses Budget Surplus For New Vehicle Purchases
The Algood City Council approved a budget amendment Tuesday to utilize a revenue surplus for the purchase of two fire engines and a residential garbage truck. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the council decided to leverage higher-than-expected revenues from the current fiscal year to pull forward over $1 million in vehicle expenditures. Morrison said the […]
Public Meeting Targets Cookeville Traffic And Growth
Cookeville will host a public meeting Tuesday to gather community feedback on the Cookeville 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the meeting presents a current analysis and solicits public comments. Ward said the city has already utilized a random sample survey and a recently relaunched online survey to gather initial thoughts from […]
Cookeville Approves Specialized Interstate Drive Repairs
Cookeville officials are moving forward with a specialized grout injection project to repair a significant roadway settlement on Interstate Drive that has created a noticeable dip for motorists. City Manager James Mills said the project targets a section of the road near Starbucks and Smart Bank. Public Works officials recommended a $319,000 bid from a […]
Council Approves All-Way Stop At Quinland Lake, RC Buck
Algood will install an all-way stop at the intersection of RC Buck and Quinland Lake Road to address ongoing safety and visibility concerns. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the decision followed a traffic study requested by the council several months ago to evaluate the intersection. Morrison said while the study found the stop was not […]
Supporters Excited About Future Of White Plains Partnership
The move to state control of the White Plains Historic Home providing optimism to those who have served the house. Friends of White Plains Board Member Darlene Wiegand is a descendant of the historic home’s original builder. She said she is excited about a three-way partnership between the City of Algood, the State of Tennessee […]
City Council Approves Wags And Whiskers Lease Extension
The Cookeville City Council approved a six-month lease extension for Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue to continue operating a spay and neuter clinic at 180 Miller Road. City Manager James Mills said the city assumed the existing lease in January after purchasing the property, which houses the Major Michael Shipley Spay Neuter Clinic. The Cookeville-Putnam […]
