HRS Requesting Extensions On RedBud Village Project
Highlands Residential Services is requesting financial extensions for the RedBud Village Project, a 20-unit development designed to assist those who are homeless. Highlands Residential Services Executive Director Chris Cassetty said HRS has two grants from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) totaling an estimated $4 million that are set to expire this year. Cassetty said […]
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 […]
Crackdown Reducing Illegal Parking Around Tech Campus
The Cookeville Police Department says increased efforts have reduced the number of Tennessee Tech students illegally parking around the campus. And police plan to continue that message as the spring semester begins. Cookeville Police Sergeant Charlotte Austin said the department has constantly monitored public streets around campus to address illegal parking. Austin said the crackdown […]
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 […]
Mine Lick Creek 16-Lot Development Final Plat Approved
The Cookeville Planning Commission has approved a final plat for the 16-lot River Ranch Development located on Mine Lick Creek Road. Community development Director Jon Ward said the preliminary plat was granted with the condition of a divided median with 12-foot travel lanes. Ward said the fire department had concerns with the depicted grass median, […]
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 […]
