Wheaton: Opportunity Driving Old Wilson Property Idea
Cookeville Mayor Lauren Wheaton said opportunity is driving the city to consider purchasing the vacant 5-acre property at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Depot Street. The old Wilson Plant burned down in 2019. After a failed hotel/convention center project, HCA Health of Nashville purchased the property. Wheaton said that when HCA Health Services first […]
Temporary Portable Potty In CPAC Bid
Much needed improvements to restrooms at Cookeville’s Performing Arts Center are coming, but the transition period will likely be somewhat inconvenient. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods told City Council Thursday night the current restrooms in the lobby will need to close when renovations begin. But the building will not close. “We will still be having […]
Putnam Cuts Ribbon On Jail Expansion
Putnam County officially cut the ribbon on its jail expansion Thursday afternoon. Sheriff Eddie Farris thanked residents for the tax dollar investment, the last two sheriffs as well as the current and previous county commissions for making the 119,000 square foot expansion possible. “As most of you know, operating and managing a jail in Tennessee […]
Oldham: Willow Sign Meets His Goal; Walker Not
Cookeville City Council Member Eric Walker said he is concerned a proposed Willow Avenue Gateway sign will not attract people from the interstate. Walker said he likes the Jefferson Avenue location but feels that Willow Avenue has a very limited audience. Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said that signs within Cookeville, welcoming people to the […]
Putnam Memorial Day Event Honoring Fallen Veterans
Putnam County will host Memorial Day events Monday at the historic courthouse in Cookeville to honor the sacrifices made by so many veterans. Veterans Service Officer Mark Harris said retired Navy Seal Gary Denham will give remarks about what Memorial Day means to him. Harris said there are Gold Star Families in the community that […]
IDB Approves Cookeville/TTU Sublease For City Parking
The city of Cookeville will sublease property next to Regions Bank from Tennessee Tech to use as paved public parking. The Putnam County Industrial Development Board gave written consent to sublease the property at Friday’s meeting, as consent was required in the sublease agreement. Some of the parking could be used for SAIC expansion. Board […]
Two CRMC Wings Awarded For Preventing Infections
Cookeville Regional Medical Center introduced a brand new award Tuesday night, honoring staff who limit hospital-acquired infections. CEO Buffy Key said common infections caused in U.S. hospitals include urinary tract infections from improper catheter use. She said a 1999 study reported that hospitals unintentionally cause some 100,000 infections in their patients every year. “Our team […]
Cookeville Interviews 8 For New Communications Position
Eight candidates have been interviewed for Cookeville’s new Communications and Marketing Manager position. City Manager James Mills said he was impressed with the candidates and is prepared to make an offer to one of the eight. He said the Cookeville City Council has pushed for the addition of the position for several years and he […]
Mayor: Cookeville Focusing On Cohesion, Efficiency
As Cookeville continues to grow, it becomes even more important to consider how to best provide city services most efficiently. Mayor Laurin Wheaton cited the consolidation of the Planning and Codes departments into the Department of Economic and Community Development, and the merging of the Gas and Electric Departments. She said the council, along with […]
Cookeville Unveils New Logo, Plans Gradual Transition
Cookeville will gradually implement a new city logo after using the former logo for the past 20 years. City Manager James Mills said the council wanted to ensure the new city seal was included in the logo. The logo includes the seal and reads “City of Cookeville Tennessee” in bold, red lettering. Police, Fire, and […]
