160+ Jobs, $40M Investment In New Highlands Firm Opportunity
The Cookeville City Council approved the sale of approximately 27.4 acres in the Highlands Business Park for a proposed special vehicle manufacturing facility. Project Green involves the construction of a built-to-suit facility for a foreign company by the Hollingsworth Company. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the three parcels will be sold for $38,500 per […]
Cookeville Council Mulls Four New Public Works Trucks
Cookeville City Council will consider plans Thursday to purchase four new Public Works vehicles to modernize its fleet and replace equipment lost in recent fires. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the department is seeking a Front Load Garbage Truck, a Grinder Truck, a Dumpster Truck and Street Sweeper. Elrod said the new streetsweeper will […]
Cookeville Approves Purchase Of New Sanitation Truck
Cookeville City Council approved the purchase of a new side-loading sanitation truck Thursday night. The truck will cost the city an estimated $402,000. City Manager James Mills said the council’s approval allows the city to get in the queue. The money will be included in next fiscal year’s budget. “These big pieces of equipment take […]
Cookeville Considers Purchase Of Two Police Vehicles
The Cookeville City Council will consider the purchase of two new police vehicles this week, replacing patrol units that were totaled earlier this year. Cookeville Police Chief Scott Winfree said the two vehicles priced at an estimated $89,000. Winfree said the Police Department needs to replace the two totaled vehicles. “Right now, those officers are […]
Cookeville Considers $200K Playground Surface Renovation
The Cookeville City Council considered a major renovation to the Heart of the City Playground on Monday, with a proposal to repair and replace its surface. Leisure Services Director Chad McDonald said the playground surface that protects children when they fall is over 10 years old and has started to crack in several places. McDonald […]
Rezoning Requested For Property On North Willow Avenue
A rezoning request for a property on North Willow Avenue is moving forward in the City of Cookeville’s approval process, following a recommendation from the Planning Commission. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the request involves roughly 3,000 square feet of property located just north of 12th Street and south of West Jere Whitson Road. […]
Rezoning For Possible New Single Family Homes Approved
The Cookeville City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning request Thursday night for an 18.29-acre property on Boyd Farris Road to allow for a new single-family residential neighborhood. Community Development Director Job Ward presented the ordinance to transition the vacant parcel from its current split zoning to a moderate-density residential designation. The developer […]
Cookeville Considering Jefferson Utility Work For Repave
Cookeville City Council ready to award a bid for utility work on Jefferson Avenue following a Monday work session. Cookeville Sewer and Water Department Director Barry Turner said the project is tied to T-DOT’s project of widening Jefferson Avenue and the full repave of the street. Turner said while most of the underground work has […]
Cookeville Purchasing New Power Outage Reporting System
Cookeville purchasing a new outage management system, which officials say will improve communication and response times for utility customers. City Manager James Mills presented the request on behalf of the Energy Department, recommending a service agreement with Hometown Grid. Mills said the outage reporting system provides immediate feedback to customers and will work well with […]
Cookeville Sets Referendum For Dodson Branch Annexation
The Cookeville City Council held its final public hearing on the proposed Dodson Branch Road annexation Thursday night, clearing the way for voters in the affected area to decide the issue. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the proposed annexation includes approximately 258.5 acres and 55 parcels just outside the current city limits. If […]
