Cookeville High Completes Auditorium Lighting Project
Cookeville High School has completed its auditorium lighting project, upgrading the space with new equipment aimed at improving visibility and enhancing performances and school events. Cookeville High School Executive Principal Karen Trentham said the auditorium now has a completely rewired lighting system with additional lighting. Trentham said the project was a major upgrade. “As long […]
UC Habitat Not Surprised By Cookeville Housing Need
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity officials said they are not surprised by a new report from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency showing Cookeville’s significant need for affordable housing. The report showed Cookeville will need roughly 3,000 additional affordable housing units over the next decade. Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said Cookeville […]
Cookeville Provides Update On Annexation Plans Of Services
Cookeville Officials updated residents on plans to extend municipal services into annexed areas during the city’s annual progress report. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the report covered 12 areas annexed into the city between 2000 and 2018. Ward said all required municipal services are being provided in the annexed areas. “Across all areas, the […]
State: Cookeville Has One Of TN’s Biggest Housing Needs
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency reports Cookeville will need roughly 3,000 additional affordable housing units over the next decade. Highlands Residential Services Executive Director Chris Cassetty said THDA shared that information during a meeting earlier this week. Cassetty said that THDA did not clarify how they came up with that number of units, but he […]
Stevens Street Recycling Site Demolition Beginning Monday
Cookeville Public Works will begin demolition of the Stevens Street recycling site Monday. The front entrance off Stevens Street will close. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city is demolishing the building the department uses to store seasonal equipment, with the goal of improving the site. “So we are gonna be demolishing this […]
Mills: Meeting With RJ Corman About Oak Crossing Productive
Cookeville officials believe the meeting Wednesday with the owner of the local rail line went well. Cookeville wants to create a new railroad crossing at Oak Avenue to help realign traffic. City Manager James Mills said the meeting with RJ Corman was productive. “We did find out yesterday (that) we were required to submit an […]
Band Uniform Purchase Begins, More Money Needed
After months of fundraising, the Cookeville High School Marching Band has raised enough money to begin purchasing new uniforms. The Putnam County School Board approved the purchase of 200 uniforms at an estimated cost of $105,000 using funds raised by the band. Cookeville High School Band Director David Talbert said the group has not yet […]
Last Week’s Storm Used A Lot Of Cookeville’s Salt Supply
Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said she’s concerned about the city’s salt supply. Elrod said the city has one salt bin that holds 1,000 tons, and last week’s winter weather used up about half of that supply. Elrod said the city cannot purchase additional salt through the state contract, and other purchasing options […]
Bryan Symphony Orchestra Hires New Executive Director
The Bryan Symphony Orchestra has hired Susan Miranda as the orchestra’s next Executive Director. Board of Directors Vice President Mendy Richards said the search grabbed the attention of many candidates, not only across the nation but internationally as well. Richards said the orchestra usually hires someone local, but they chose Miranda, who is from Oklahoma. […]
Cookeville Election Rules In Effect, Long Before Election
As election season approaches, Cookeville officials are reminding residents and candidates about the city’s rules for political signs. Election signs are popping up across Cookeville, even though the primary election is still months away. Community Development Director Jon Ward said this is normal because the city does not have rules limiting when election signs can […]
