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 […]
This Week Overton Commission Considers Jail Roof Bid, Algood Votes On Tennis Court Project
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Crossville City Council will meet with Upland Design Group to review options for its indoor recreation facility project. The meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. at city hall. The Overton County Commission will consider approving a bid for a jail roof project Monday. The county received four bids in […]
Crossville Council Tables Final Reading On Village Inn Purchase
The Crossville City Council tabled the third reading to purchase the Village Inn Wednesday. Mayor RJ Crawford said the city’s attorney needs to review a report from residents before moving forward. The documents contain tenant names which need to be removed in case of a public records request. While the final purchase has been delayed, […]
Former City Councilman Fills Vacant Crossville Council Seat
Former Crossville City Councilman Rob Harrison is back on the council. Harrison sworn in this week after being appointed to fill the vacant seat left by Mayor RJ Crawford. Crawford has two years left as a councilman when elected. Harrison was one of three candidates that ran for two open council seats in November. Harrison […]
Crossville Council Approves Purchase Of Village Inn, Public Comment Next Step
The Crossville City Council unanimously voted to purchase the Village Inn on first reading Tuesday night. A $450,000 price tag with $20,000 in earnest money. The low-income housing will close 60 days after the third reading of the purchase. Mayor RJ Crawford said the city has no plans for the facility at this time. A […]
Crossville Council Will Discuss Purchasing Village Inn Next Year
Crossville City Council members will not consider the purchase of the Village Inn until January. The item was up for discussion but tabled during a Tuesday work session. City Attorney Randy York said the owner needed to further discuss the possibility with his attorney. Owner Dr. Robert “Buck” Wood has offered to sell the inn […]
Cookeville Approves Updated Sewer Tap And Capacity Fees On First Reading
Cookeville City Council approved on first reading an ordinance Thursday night amending the city’s code setting new sewer tap fees. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the last time the fees were updated was in 2005. He said with so much new development going on, it was important to update these fees to recoup […]
Crossville City Council Appoints New Attorney
Randy York appointed as Crossville’s new city attorney Friday. He replaces William Ridley who was elected as Circuit Court Judge in August. The City Council considered five applicants in a special called meeting. York received all five votes after the council narrowed down the selection to three candidates.
Crossville City Council Votes To Retain City Manager
The Crossville City Council voted 3-2 against the termination of City Manager Greg Wood Friday. Wood’s suspension was also lifted in a separate vote during the same meeting. The council voted 3-2 in favor of Wood resuming work as soon as possible. The matter was discussed in a special called meeting after the results of […]
Pickleball Ambassador Says Crossville Has Potential To Be The State Hub
Crossville might be the golf capital of Tennessee, but one group is looking to also make Crossville the pickleball capital of Tennessee. Cumberland County Pickleball Ambassador Chuck Black said the city has potential to recruit major tournaments if it installed eight to 12 covered courts. “We’re suggesting that we use Opelika, Alabama as a model,” […]
