Dogwood Park Fountain Now Open, Kicks Off Events/Programs
The fountain at Dogwood Park is officially back on, signaling the start of spring in downtown Cookeville. Cookeville Leisure Service Director Chad McDonald said the fountain opened right on schedule. McDonald said every year the opening of the fountain is a highly-anticipated moment for the community. “I think it’s a harbinger of spring,” McDonald said. […]
Warm Weather Here, Dogwood Park Fountain Open
With the weather warming up across the Upper Cumberland, people are now looking for ways to cool off. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said Dogwood Park fountain has opened for the season. “We encourage people to come by and just sit around it and enjoy the sound of it and the splash of it, […]
Cookeville Council Passes Ordinance Limiting Alcohol On City Property
Despite public comment in opposition, Cookeville City Council passed an ordinance to prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol at non-city events in city parks and streets Thursday night. The ordinance will prohibit special events with alcohol at Dogwood Park unless the event is conceived and produced by the city. Resident Blair Dudley said he […]
Cookeville To Consider New Christmas Tree Purchase For Dogwood Park Celebration
Cookeville City Council expected to approve the low bid for a new Dogwood Park Christmas Tree. The city’s current tree was originally bought for the annual lighting celebration around eight years ago. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said each year the department will cover the fountain with an artificial tower tree for the celebration, but […]
Dogwood Park Fountain Likely Closed for Fall
The computer controlling Dogwood Park’s interactive fountain has been fried. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said a specialist has assessed the damages, and multiple parts will need to be replaced. Woods said parts still have to be ordered and installed, but there is a glimmer of hope it could open before next year. “We’ll […]
Inaugural WCTE Downtown Film Festival Shows Local Talent
The first WCTE Downtown Film Festival in Cookeville will put local filmmakers in the spotlight this weekend. Over 100 local submissions have been made to the inaugural WCTE event. WCTE Film festival Director Laura Holloway said highlighting local talent emphasizes the importance of the stories of the Upper Cumberland. “I think that everyone has a […]
Walk to Show Faith and Peace in Cookeville
At least seven different communities are expected to meet in Cookeville’s Dogwood Park this Sunday. The event is called Walk for Jesus, and is not organized by one specific church. Stage Manager David Hunter said this event hopes to show peace in the community. “We just simply want to get out and walk in peace […]
Shaded Areas Could Arrive In Dogwood Park Playground
Children and parents should be able to cool off under shaded spaces in Cookeville’s Heart of the City Playground soon. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said three cantilever structures will be constructed over three playground benches. “We can’t cover the entire playground with shade because of the design of the playground and the areas we […]
Cookeville Movie Nights In The Park Return
Families searching for safe summer fun can visit Dogwood Park for free movies. Cookeville’s annual After Dark Movies In The Park event is returning, but with some changes. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said spaces six feet apart will be made to encourage social distancing. “The movies are free,” Woods said. “It’s a really fun […]
