CityScape Awards Grants For Downtown Cookeville Facades
CityScape awarding an estimated $120,000 in grant funds to several downtown Cookeville businesses to assist in improvements. The funding comes from an estimated $255,000 state grant. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said several businesses received funding to make structural improvements. “We are going to be able to see some buildings be painted, we are going […]
CityScape Thrilled With Depot Street Renovation Ideas
Cookeville City Scape officials pleased with the preliminary design reveal for Cookeville’s Depot Street Project. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said she loved how the design addresses traffic flow and ensures that businesses are in a walkable area. Kefauver also said she likes the idea of having an event stage where outdoor concerts and events […]
Scoop For Sign Day Saturday, Proceeds To Preserve Icon
Cookeville CityScape hosts its second annual Scoop For The Sign Day Saturday to help raise funds to preserve the iconic Cream City Sign. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said the sign has existed for 75 years and has become a beacon of Cookeville. Kefauver said some of the lights in the sign currently do not […]
Cookeville Receives Grant To Rewire Historic Neon Sign
Cookeville’s famous Cream City Ice Cream sign will be rewired thanks to a downtown improvement grant. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said the organization had applied for this grant for the last several years, but was not selected. Kefauver said the 75 year old sign is the second oldest neon sign in Tennessee. It needs […]
Explore More Cookeville App Launching April 1
Cookeville and Putnam County will launch the new “Explore More Cookeville” app April, 1, aimed at enticing tourists to patronize local businesses. Tourism Director Shan Stout said the app allows people to check in when they visit one of 60 participating local businesses, as well as parks and hiking trails. She said people earn points […]
CityScape’s Annual Membership Drive Underway
Cookeville Cityscape is searching for new members and donors to help tackle projects in downtown Cookeville through its annual membership drive. Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said the funding from the drive will support the downtown revitalization group through the entire fiscal year. She said individuals and organizations who begin membership plans will receive varying perks […]
CityScape’s New Christmas Ornaments Feature Two Cookeville Staples
Cookeville CityScape’s two new Christmas ornaments will feature Borden’s Jewelry and The Tennessee Central Rail Trail. Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said that each year, the CityScape Board of Directors chooses a local downtown landmark to make the focus of the ornaments. Borden’s Jewelry has been a part of the Cookeville community for 123 years and […]
Cookeville’s Cityscape Chair Confident In Future Under New Executive Director
Cookeville’s Cityscape Board Chair Eric Walker said he is not concerned about the recent turnover with the downtown revitalization’s Executive Director position. The non-profit has had three different directors since 2019. Walker said he sees the turnover as a natural part of the profession. “In the non-profit world, I think you do see some transition […]
Downtown Living Could Gain Momentum With Cookeville Development
Downtown living in Cookeville a trend that Cookeville Cityscape expects to gain momentum. Some 60 units planned off Spring Street. The Cookeville City Council on first reading approved rezoning the Builder’s Supply property to allow the development this month. Cityscape Executive Director Lorie Krauss said she sees downtown living as an option that young people […]
Cookeville’s CityScape Designated As Main Street America Accredited Program
Cookeville’s CityScape has been designated as a Main Street America™ Accredited program. Each year, Main Street America and its partners recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization. In 2021, CityScape reported some $1.3 million reinvested into Cookeville’s historic commercial districts through 17 building rehabilitation projects, six public improvement projects, and one […]
