Multi-Modal Sidewalk Project Phase Two Comes In Over Budget
Another bid, another over-budget price for Cookeville’s Spring Street sidewalk project, with hase two coming in $20,000 over projections. The city council rejected the first round of bids for phase two of the project. One of the two bids was over budget, and the other bid did not acknowledge an addendum. Community Development Director Jon […]
Wheaton: Opportunity Driving Old Wilson Property Idea
Cookeville Mayor Lauren Wheaton said opportunity is driving the city to consider purchasing the vacant 5-acre property at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Depot Street. The old Wilson Plant burned down in 2019. After a failed hotel/convention center project, HCA Health of Nashville purchased the property. Wheaton said that when HCA Health Services first […]
Cookeville Considering To Purchase Downtown Property
A downtown Cookeville property once planned to become a hotel and convention center, then a Nashville-based medical facility, now has the city interested in its purchase. The estimated 5-acre property is located across the street from the Depot, off Cedar Avenue. City Manager James Mills said the city is considering spending $3.2 million to purchase […]
Cookeville Proposes 7 Cent Property Tax Increase
The City of Cookeville is proposing a 7-cent increase in property tax for the upcoming fiscal year. The tax increase proposed during Wednesday afternoon’s budget workshop. City Manager James Mills said the increased rate will provide an additional $850,000 in revenue. Mills said the property tax hikes will help keep city employees at competitive salaries, […]
Cookeville Council Weigh In, Two Days Of Budget Meetings
The Cookeville City Council will begin its budget work with a two-day session Wednesday and Thursday. City Manager James Mills said the council will spend the two days looking over 17 different funds as well as the Cookeville Regional budget. Mills said the meetings allow council members to understand more specifics about the departments. “The […]
CPAC Retaining Wall To Get Repairs, Due To Separation
Repairs on the way for a separated retainer wall outside the Cookeville Performing Arts Center. The issue discovered as contractors work in the area with an addition to CPAC as well as updates to the Dogwood Park entrance. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the brick wall has separated and he asked the city’s engineering […]
Cookeville To Re-Purchase 3 Lots At Business Park
Cookeville will repurchase three properties inside the Highlands Business Park that have not been developed following a Thursday night Council vote. City Manager James Mills said the park’s purchase agreements included language that development must begin with one-year of purchase. One property sold three years ago, two sold two years ago. Without construction, the city […]
Interstate Drive Water Line Part Of Two Other Projects
Cookeville City Council will consider awarding a bid for a water line replacement project Thursday along Interstate Drive. The replacement will take place from Humble Drive to Walnut Avenue. City Manager James Mills said the $1.6 million water line project sets up the resurfacing of Interstate Drive. “What our goal here, big goal for us, […]
Cookeville Exploring Surfacing Options For Cane Creek Courts
Engineers have discovered unsuitable soil around the Cane Creek Pickleball and Splash Pad projects, leaving Cookeville City Council with decisions. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods told the Council during a Monday work session both projects were designed to have asphalt. But the soil is not dry enough. Contractors offered a $150,000 estimate for hauling […]
Right-Of-Way Process Begins For New Willow Center
Cookeville will acquire right of way to begin roadway improvements around the new Willow Avenue shopping center. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the city will acquire land from Willow Avenue Church of Christ along Greengate Lane. It is a total of 0.381 acres. “In exchange for the right-of-way, the city would provide a new […]
