Arrest Made Related To Cookeville Cemetery Vandalism
An arrest has been made in relation to the vandalism that was discovered last week at the Cookeville City Cemetery. In a statement from the Cookeville Police Department, the department did not release the name of the individual, but did identify the individual as a juvenile. The juvenile allegedly knocked over and damaged an estimated […]
Cookeville Investigating Vandalism At City Cemetery
The Cookeville Police Department is currently investigating vandalism that occurred Tuesday night at the Cookeville City Cemetery. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said several headstones were pushed over and, in some cases, broken in half. Woods said he returned to the cemetery again today and discovered more vandalism that possibly could have occurred during […]
Education Exhibit Visits Cookeville To Honor Vets
Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit returned to Cookeville Monday to teach citizens about the importance of honoring veterans. Volunteer Coordinator Tracy Chamberland said the exhibit is a kind of traveling museum with a small store, extensive information about Wreaths Across America, and three short videos detailing the organization, its founder, and the work it […]
Almost 500 Veteran Graves Will Receive Wreaths At Cookeville City Cemetery
Four hundred ninety-five veterans will receive a wreath on their grave at the Cookeville City Cemetery Saturday. It is a part of the “Wreaths Across America” program that honors those who served each December. Mayor Randy Porter said the program begins at noon. “I think our community has always been great to honor our veterans, […]
Cookeville City Cemetery Prepping For Mowing
Cookeville City Officials are requesting for flowers and arrangements on the grounds of the City Cemetery to be removed by Wednesday. Ground staff are preparing for the mowing season, and leftover items will be disposed. Officials also ask to consider replacing or removing any seasonal or holiday arrangements.
39 Speakers Sound Off On Memorial, Race Relations
A monument that several speakers admitted they never knew existed until this week brought impassioned pleas from local residents Thursday night. The Cookeville City Council heard from some 39 residents during more than 90 minutes of public comment. The council decided during a Monday night work session to place signage at the City Cemetery noting […]
Miller Does Not Ask For Resolution On Cemetery
Council Member Mark Miller did not ask the Cookeville City Council to add a resolution concerning the Cookeville City Cemetery to the Thursday night agenda. Miller said Wednesday he would ask the council to address the agreement violation that Miller said exists with the Sons of the Confederate Veterans memorial. Miller said the monument should […]
Miller: No Body Negates City Contract
Although Cookeville City Council members thought they put the issue of a Confederate monument behind them, it appears Councilman Mark Miller will raise the issue again. Miller said the Sons of Confederate Veterans are in violation of a section of its 2000 contract with the Cookeville City Cemetery. He said he plans to raise the […]
Miller Prepares Resolutions On Confederate Symbols
Cookeville City Council Member Mark Miller said he welcomes family members of those buried at the Cookeville City Cemetery to add their voices to the issue of Confederate symbols. Miller said Cookeville needs a large group of voices to be heard on the issue. “We need to have a diverse group of people meet and […]
