Cookeville Proposing Subdividing Commercial Property
The Cookeville Planning Commission has approved amending the city’s zoning code to allow subdividing commercial units on individual lots. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the amendment will allow commercial properties to be broken into smaller lots and be sold individually. Ward said access drives and parking would be considered common elements managed by a […]
CRMC Using Region’s Need To Design New South Tower
Cookeville Regional’s new south tower project has reached the schematic design phase. CEO Buffy Key told Board of Trustees members Tuesday the phase includes planning what might be housed on each floor. Key said CRMC is using a strategy forecaster to determine the best use for the facility’s space. “Honestly, we are looking at everything,” […]
Downtown Conference Center Could Benefit County Tourism
Putnam County’s Tourism Director said the idea of a conference center in downtown Cookeville could benefit the community. A conference center, one of several ideas being considered in Cookeville’s project surrounding the Wilson property. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Executive Director Shan Stout said a conference center could complement the county’s new fairground. “We really need […]
Cookeville Replacing Outdated Electrical At City Hall
Cookeville is beginning the process of replacing the electrical system at City Hall. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said City Hall’s electrical system is old, the same system used when the building was first opened as City Hall. Woods said the electrical system has developed issues over time. “When we’ve had to shut down […]
CityScape Thrilled With Depot Street Renovation Ideas
Cookeville City Scape officials pleased with the preliminary design reveal for Cookeville’s Depot Street Project. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said she loved how the design addresses traffic flow and ensures that businesses are in a walkable area. Kefauver also said she likes the idea of having an event stage where outdoor concerts and events […]
Depot Park, New Broad Street First Design Ideas Revealed
A preliminary design for the Wilson Property includes moving Broad Street south of the Depot, building a park around the trains and lining a new Broad Street with new retail and restaurants. Cookeville City Council called it a starting point as they approved an engineering consulting contract for the property Thursday night. Traffic would leave […]
Putnam Gang Member Arrested, Facing Drug Charges
A Putnam County man has been arrested, facing multiple drug charges and multiple charges of unlawful possession of a weapon. Kevin Otey was arrested after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant of Otey’s residence located at 781 Cardinal Street in Cookeville. According to Investigators, Otey is a confirmed member of the “Traveling […]
Cookeville Consider Engineer Contract For Depot Project
Cookeville City Council will consider the engineering contract with ASA Engineering to develop a master plan for the Depot Street Project after a discussion Monday. City Manager James Mills said the master plan will include traffic studies and drawings for stormwater and utilities. Mills said the contract will cost the city an estimated $425,000. Mills […]
Cookeville Grants Coffee Shop Drive-Thru Variance
The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals granted a drive-thru width variance for a proposed coffee shop on Willow Avenue across from the new Home Depot/Target. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the Board of Zoning Appeals postponed a decision in August after the developer proposed a nine-foot-wide bypass lane, which did not meet the 12-foot-wide […]
Engineering Firm/Consultant Selected For Wilson Property
Cookeville has selected an engineering firm and a consultant for the city’s project to create more parking, green space, and retail space on the old Wilson property. . Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the city met with four different firms and ultimately selected Assa Engineering and Tinkert MA to assist with the project. Wheaton said […]
