Planning Commission Denies Rezoning For Methadone Clinic
The Cookeville Planning Commission denied a request Monday night to rezone a South Willow Avenue parcel for the purpose of creating a methadone clinic. Fifteen different people spoke during the public comment discussion about the clinic, with twelve of them speaking against the clinic. Cedar Recovery wants to change a 0.86 parcel of land from […]
Cookeville Planning To Consider Methadone Clinic Change
The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider next month amending the zoning code to allow methadone clinics to operate in Medical Services zoning districts. Community Development Director Jon Ward said methadone clinics can be built in Medical Services districts in ‘use upon appeal’ exemptions. Methadone is an FDA-approved medication used to treat Opioid Use Disorder and […]
Cookeville Planning To Consider Private School Zoning Request
A local private school wants to locate a new facility on the Mackie Estate Farm off Cookeville’s Salem Road. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the Cookeville Planning Commission has received an application for an amendment from Daniel Bailey of New Colossus Academy. New Colossus is working to locate property to build a campus in […]
This Week: White County Will Vote On Landfill Negotiation
This week the White County Commission will discuss allowing County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson to handle negotiations for the sale of the county landfill. The solid waste committees last week heard presentations from two potential companies seeking to manage the landfill and Waste Management received a higher score than its competitor. The negotiations will include […]
Developer Appeal For An Additional On-Premise Sign Withdrawn
The developer of the Old Kentucky Road Commons has officially withdrawn the appeal over signage for a potential new Wendy’s location. The Cookeville Planning Commission denied the additional free-standing pole sign at the shopping development located on East 10th Street and Old Kentucky Road. Developer Wayne Cravens appealed to the Cookeville City Council, the protocol […]
Cookeville’s 8th Street Historic District Still Dealing With Tech Parking
Cookeville’s East 8th Street Historic District continues to deal with too many Tennessee Tech students parking on the street, despite requests for the city to help with the issue. The problem persists after citizens living on the street spoke to the Cookeville Planning Commission in 2020 requesting new parking regulations in the area for safety […]
Cookeville Council Passes Ordinance Limiting Alcohol On City Property
Despite public comment in opposition, Cookeville City Council passed an ordinance to prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol at non-city events in city parks and streets Thursday night. The ordinance will prohibit special events with alcohol at Dogwood Park unless the event is conceived and produced by the city. Resident Blair Dudley said he […]
Cookeville To Authorize The Sale Of Three Highland Business Park Lots
Three lots in Highland Business Park will change hands following a vote at the Cookeville Planning Commission’s meeting on Monday. Community Development Director Jon Ward said two Tract 4 lots located on Highland Park Boulevard were subdivided for a proposed economic development project. Ward said the lots will be used for the building of a […]
Developer Appeals Cookeville Planning Decision Limiting Signage
The developer of a 10th Street shopping development has appealed a Cookeville Planning Commission decision to the City Council. The council will hear the appeal December 7. The commission upheld the original rules concerning signage at the Old Kentucky Commons Shopping Center where Wendy’s wants to build a new location. Community Development Director Jon Ward […]
Cookeville Postpones Decision On RVs In Mobile Home Parks
Cookeville City Council began preparations for winter last night, purchasing 500 tons of road salt. Public Works Director Blake Mayo said the city is currently two-thirds full on salt. The city salted just once last winter, during the Christmas Eve weather event. Pricing did not change from a year ago. Council also voted Thursday night […]
