Cookeville Quarry Site Continues To Produce, Limit Problems
A quarry project that caused concerns among Cookeville residents has now changed ownership, and work will continue for multiple years to clear the site. Rogers Group Vice President and Jonathan Niebel said the site at the intersection of Spring Street and Interstate 40 will take at least a decade to clear. Niebel said the facility […]
Cookeville Establishes First Assistant City Manager Position
Cookeville establishing the city’s first assistant city manager position to help oversee day-to-day operations and represent the city when necessary. City Manager James Mills said the new role will provide support for the management of the city while ensuring a leadership transition plan is in place for the future. “Now, this doesn’t mean that that […]
Cookeville Council To Make Decision On Hotel Move To Housing
The Cookeville City Council expected to approve the conversion of a local motel into a multi-family residential property through a special exception process. Planning Director Jon Ward said the proposal aims to transform the former Fall Creek Inn into available housing. Ward pointed to examples across the state of creative, affordable options for those currently […]
Putnam Republicans Back Conservative Cookeville Candidates
The Putnam County Republican Party endorsing a slate of five conservative candidates for the Cookeville City Council to promote shared values in the upcoming nonpartisan election. Putnam County Republican Party Chair Charlotte Sanders said the organization is promoting Ali Bagci, Luke Eldridge, Chad Gilbert, Mason Harville and Kelly Parkison as its chosen candidates. Sanders said […]
Cookeville City Council Approves $244 Million Budget
The Cookeville City Council approved the final $244 million annual budget for the city’s new fiscal year. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the city budget serves as an outline for everything the municipal government is responsible for. Wheaton said the budget sets the blueprint and constraints of what is possible of local government. “This is […]
Cookeville City Council Approves Budget, Worker Raises
The Cookeville City Council approved a $244 million annual budget on first reading during its Thursday meeting. Finance Director Jenni Nisewander said the budget addresses priorities including capital infrastructure, equipment, and employee compensation. Nicewander said the spending plan includes a $2,000 market adjustment for all full-time employees and a merit raise of up to 2 […]
Cookeville Council To Consider Idea For Housing Change
The Cookeville City Council discussed a proposed zoning amendment Monday that would allow the Fall Creek Inn to transition from a motel into an affordable multi-family housing development. Planning Director Jon Ward said the owners of the facility requested the change to offer more affordable rates through a multi-family designation. Ward said the property located […]
Cookeville Council Advances Oak Avenue Railroad Crossing
The Cookeville City Council moved forward with plans for a new railroad crossing at Oak Avenue Thursday by authorizing a preliminary engineering and design contract with RJ Corman. City Manager James Mills said the Nashville Eastern Railroad Authority and RJ Corman previously approved the city’s request for the crossing to connect Oak Avenue as part […]
Cookeville To Vote On Life-Saving, Staff Health Screenings
Cookeville officials are moving forward with a health initiative that City Manager James Mills said has already saved the lives of municipal employees. Mills said the city partners with Cookeville Regional Medical Center each year to provide comprehensive wellness screenings for staff members. Mills said the program has successfully identified cases of cancer and high […]
Cookeville “Safe” Budget: No Property Tax Rise, Salaries Up
Cookeville’s new budget includes no property tax increase and a “safe approach” based on unknowns in the economy. City Manager James Mills presented the budget to the City Council Thursday. The proposed $244 million budget includes a $2,000 market adjustment for all full-time employees and a merit raise of up to two percent based on […]
