Cookeville Approves Retail Strategies Contract Extension; West Stevens St. Widening Agreement
Cookeville City Council approved a one-year contract extension with Retail Strategies for retail development marketing and consulting services. Economic Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer said that the group provides retail real estate data that aids both the city and citizens. She said their demographic data is key in bringing the retail developers the city wants, and […]
Miller: CRMC Kickback Scandal Led To Shelton Inquiry
Cookeville City Council Member Mark Miller said a recent lawsuit against Cookeville Regional led to the council’s move for an investigation into CRMC’s hiring of Mayor Ricky Shelton. “Following the $4.1 million dollar settlement with the Department of Justice due to an illegal kickback scheme while the mayor was serving on the Board of Trustees […]
