CRMC Close To Moving Forward On Rehabilitation Facility
Cookeville Regional told the Cookeville City Council during a Monday work session it is close to moving forward with the new inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Cookeville Regional would need the council’s approval to finalize a joint venture with Encompass Health. That includes a ground lease agreement, and approval to issue bonds for the construction of the […]
Development District Considering Selling Old Building
UCDD will look to potentially sell the District’s old office building located on Willow Avenue. The Development District moved out of the old building to its current location on England Drive in 2019. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said with more development taking place on Willow Avenue, now might be the time to sell the […]
Lt. Cothron Selected As Christmas Parade Grand Marshal
Cookeville’s Christmas Parade Committee has selected Tennessee Highway Patrol Lieutenant Adam Cothron as this year’s parade grand marshal. Cothron critically injured in a July, 2024 shooting during a traffic stop on I-40. Cothron survived his injuries but has faced a long road of recovery over the last year. Parade Committee Member Josh Stites said Cothron […]
Bell Ringers Raising Money To Help Local Homeless Population
The Cookeville Rescue Mission bell ringers are out across the community to raise funds to help the homeless population. The Cookeville Rescue Mission is a homeless shelter that uses donations to provide clothing, housing, and meals to those in need. Operations Manager Ronnie Lindsey said bell ringers are volunteers who ring at local retail and […]
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting At Dogwood Park Sunday
Cookeville will kick off the holiday season Sunday night with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Dogwood Park. The event features Christmas singing by local groups and the lighting of Cookeville’s 40-foot Christmas tree. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the community takes a moment to pause and reflect on what is really important this time […]
Cookeville Hosts Growth Boundary Public Hearing Thursday
Cookeville City Council is set to host its first public hearing this Thursday on the city’s proposed urban growth boundary expansion. The Cookeville Planning Commission has already approved a plan that expands to the east, south, and west by an estimated 4,225 acres or 6.6 square miles. Community Development Director Jon Ward said areas in […]
Cookeville To Consider Purchase Miller Road Property
Cookeville City Council will consider the purchase of property at 180 Miller Road, the current home of the Wags and Whiskers Spay and Neuter Clinic. City Manager James Mills told council during a Monday work session the Animal Control Board was approached by the property owner about purchasing the property. Mills said the city has […]
Amendment Approved For Jefferson Ave. Utility Relocations
Cookeville has approved a change to the engineering contract to relocate utilities as part of finishing up T-DOT’s Jefferson Avenue Widening Project. The amendment will add an estimated $47,750 to the city’s contract with T-DOT. City Manager James Mills said the amendment is to continue the engineering inspection services for the relocation of utilities, as […]
Cookeville Award Bids For Waterline And Sewer Projects
Cookeville set to begin work to replace waterlines through the north side of the city and extend sewer lines on Ridgedale Drive. Cookeville Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said more than 4,000 feet of waterlines with two-inch and six-inch galvanized waterlines around Kenway Street, Sharon Avenue, Massa Avenue, and portions of Linnaeus Avenue. The […]
Commission Approves Urban Growth Boundary Plan
Cookeville’s desire to expand its Urban Growth Boundary took a step forward Monday night after the city’s planning commission approved an expansion plan. The boundary sets limits and defines areas in which the city could expand. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the expansion would total an estimated 4,225 acres or 6.6 miles. It would […]
