Owners Requesting Annexation Of West Cookeville Property
Cookeville City Council is reviewing a request for the annexation of a five-acre track on North Nelson Avenue, off Highway 70 west of town, currently suffering from septic failure. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the owner of the property has requested that the property be annexed to receive sewer services from the city. He […]
Private Schools In CI Zone Runs Into Council Questions
Cookeville City Council discussed the potential to allow private and parochial schools in Commercial Industrial zones as New Colossus Academy looks to build on the Mackie Farm. Community Development Director Jon Ward said public, technical, vocational, and K-12 schools are already permitted in CI zones. He said this would align private schools with the city’s […]
Cookeville To Commit Another $3 Million For Tech Stadium
Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday on a request from Tennessee Tech to commit an additional $3 million for the school’s Tucker Stadium renovation project. City Manager James Mills said the city has paid some $400,000 thus far on a $1 million agreement the city made in 2022. He said the money will be paid […]
Cookeville Hires Its First Communication And Marketing Manager
The city of Cookeville has hired Haley Smith to serve as the city’s first-ever Communication and Marking Manager. Smith’s role with the city will be focused on keeping residents more informed and engaged. She accepted the job effective immediately and will report directly to City Manager James Mills. Smith has five years of professional experience, […]
Council Approves New Division Of Human Resources
Cookeville will operate with a new Division of Human Resources, after a Thursday night City Council vote. Council members approved an ordinance abolishing the Human Resources Department, to create the new division which will be led by the city’s HR manager. “The manager would report directly to the city manager,” City Manager James Mills said. […]
Cookeville Interviews 8 For New Communications Position
Eight candidates have been interviewed for Cookeville’s new Communications and Marketing Manager position. City Manager James Mills said he was impressed with the candidates and is prepared to make an offer to one of the eight. He said the Cookeville City Council has pushed for the addition of the position for several years and he […]
State Reimburses Cookeville, Putnam For Sales Tax Revenue
A sales tax reporting issue has been corrected and some $636,000 in revenue on the way to Putnam County from last year’s summer’s sales tax holiday. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the Tennessee Department of Revenue reimbursed the lost money. The issue began with August tax receipts, the first month of the sales tax […]
5-Person Committee Named To Study Alcohol Policy
A five-person committee now in place to discuss possible remedies to allowing alcohol consumption on Cookeville city property. City Manager James Mills announced Jay Albright, Alma Anderson, Anna Dunn, Jill Horner, and Laura Wolf Woodford will serve on the temporary committee. The group will look at ways alcohol sales could be permitted at non-city events […]
Cookeville Council To Vote On Adding Land To Cane Creek
Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday night on the purchase of some 5.6 acres to expand Cane Creek Park. City Manager James Mills said the property off of C. C. Camp Road includes a single-family residence that the sellers currently live in. He said there are also two garages and a barn on the land. […]
Cookeville Hiring A Communications And Marketing Manager
Cookeville is hiring a new Communications and Marketing Manager position tasked with spreading cohesive, accurate messaging to residents. City Manager James Mills said right now, each department in the city communicates with the public on its own, sometimes leading to a lack of coordination. He said the last two City Councils have both pushed for […]
