Cookeville Approves Subdividing Commercial Units
The Cookeville City Council approved an amendment to the city’s zoning code that allows commercial-zoned properties to be subdivided into individual commercial units. Council Member Eric Walker raised concerns about parking requirements and shared parking agreements, saying they could limit the types of businesses allowed in some units. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the […]
Cookeville Approves Additional Cost For Generator Project
Cookeville City Council approved additional costs to the Water Treatment Plant Generator Project on Thursday. Among the additional costs was to pay an estimated $13,000 to Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Cooperative. Water and Sewer Director Barry Turner said the costs are for the Cooperative to remove lines and poles that will be abandoned as part […]
Cookeville To Vote On Subdividing Commercial Units
Cookeville City Council will hold a public hearing Thursday on an amendment to permit subdividing commercial units into individual lots. When the amendment was first proposed in November, the council had concerns regarding how existing commercial developments would be impacted by the change. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the city’s planning commission revised the […]
Cookeville To Consider Purchasing More Automated Meters
Cookeville City Council will consider the purchase this week of more automated meters for the city’s Energy and Water departments. Energy Director Carl Haney told council during a Monday work session said this batch of meters will mark a significant milestone. The city trying to automate all of its meters. “This will complete our electric […]
Planning Approves Dodson Branch Annexation Plan Services
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a plan of services Monday night for the proposed Dodson Branch annexation. The commission asked if some of the sewer services would be cost-shared with the developer who requested annexation. Community Development Director Jon Ward said those conversations are in the works, but have not gone very far. “Cost shares […]
CRMC Proceeding With New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Cookeville City Council has given the go-ahead for Cookeville Regional to proceed with a joint partnership for a new Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital. Cookeville Regional will share ownership with Encompass Health 50-50 on the new facility. The medical center will pursue an estimated $25 million bond to cover nearly half of the construction cost. The facility […]
Council Approves Proposal For Willow Widening Project
Cookeville City Council approved a T-DOT proposal on Thursday for the project to widen North Willow Avenue from West Broad Street to West 12th Street. City Manager James Mills said the city is required to approve a standard proposal for T-DOT projects. Mills said the proposal distinguishes what responsibilities belong to the city throughout the […]
Cookeville Wants To Use Tornado Funds For Cane Creek Upgrade
Cookeville Officials want to use disaster relief funds to make sewer system improvements and repairs to the Cane Creek pump station. City Administrator James Mills said the county was allocated an estimated $10 million from the state’s Community Development Block Grant Program following the 2020 tornado. Mills said the city is eligible for an estimated […]
CRMC Close To Moving Forward On Rehabilitation Facility
Cookeville Regional told the Cookeville City Council during a Monday work session it is close to moving forward with the new inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Cookeville Regional would need the council’s approval to finalize a joint venture with Encompass Health. That includes a ground lease agreement, and approval to issue bonds for the construction of the […]
Council Approved Energy Department Bid, Clinic Land
Cookeville City Council approved a change order Thursday night for phase two of the new Energy Department Facility off South Jefferson Avenue. Bids for concrete and steel for the project came in at some $2.43 million. That is $141,000 under budget, according to Energy Department Director Carl Haney. Council also approved the purchase of land […]
