Cookeville Hosts Growth Boundary Public Hearing Thursday
Cookeville City Council is set to host its first public hearing this Thursday on the city’s proposed urban growth boundary expansion. The Cookeville Planning Commission has already approved a plan that expands to the east, south, and west by an estimated 4,225 acres or 6.6 square miles. Community Development Director Jon Ward said areas in […]
Cookeville To Consider Purchase Miller Road Property
Cookeville City Council will consider the purchase of property at 180 Miller Road, the current home of the Wags and Whiskers Spay and Neuter Clinic. City Manager James Mills told council during a Monday work session the Animal Control Board was approached by the property owner about purchasing the property. Mills said the city has […]
Amendment Approved For Jefferson Ave. Utility Relocations
Cookeville has approved a change to the engineering contract to relocate utilities as part of finishing up T-DOT’s Jefferson Avenue Widening Project. The amendment will add an estimated $47,750 to the city’s contract with T-DOT. City Manager James Mills said the amendment is to continue the engineering inspection services for the relocation of utilities, as […]
Cookeville Pushing Changes To Annexation Process
Cookeville City Council asking state legislators to reauthorize a law allowing annexation with majority property owner consent. Elections are now required as part of annexation. City Manager James Mills said rules formerly specified if two/thirds of the property owners in the proposed annex area consented in writing, and those people own a majority of the […]
Environmental Work Set For Downtown Wilson Property
Cookeville City Council approved a second environmental review on the Wilson Property purchased last month. City Manager James Mills said the previous uses of the property likely left environmental concerns that need to be identified. The survey will take four to six weeks at a price tag of $42,700. “The phase two ESA is necessary […]
Cookeville Ready To Move Forward On Cane Creek Courts
Cookeville City Council ready to approve the next step of leveling the pads for the construction of Cane Creek pickleball courts. The city received a change order of an estimated $42,700 from the contractor. The contractor would resume operations on August 21 and have the project completed by October 13. City Manager James Mills said […]
Cookeville Discusses Access Points On Tennessee Avenue
Cookeville City Council faces its first hurdle on preserving limited access on Tennessee Avenue, discussing a street request at Monday’s work session. The requested access point would give public street access to properties north of the Nashville Eastern Railroad. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said Tennessee Avenue to limit access points to maintain efficient traffic […]
Cookeville Adopts Procedure For Board Appointments
Cookeville City Council has adopted a new procedure so citizens can apply for appointment to various city boards and commissions. City Manager James Mills said the city has not had a formal procedure for involving residents. Mills said the new policy will consist of a single standard application to be used for all boards and […]
Dodson Branch Annexation Hearing To Be Set Thursday
Cookeville City Council will set a new date Thursday for a public hearing on the annexation of some 275 acres around Dodson Branch Road. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the total cost to service the area would be an estimated $7.5 million. If the city moves forward with annexation, the decision would go […]
Fisk & Walnut Sewer Additions To Be Considered By Council
Sewer Line work in Cookeville’s Fisk Road and Walnut Avenue areas will cost more than expected. Cookeville City Council will review a proposed change order Thursday for some $764,000. Water and Sewer Department Director Barry Turner said a big portion of the increase was the addition of sections that were not originally included in the […]
