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 […]
Oak Avenue and First Street Four-Way Stop Now Permanent
The four-way stop at the intersection of Cookeville’s North Oak Avenue and West First Street is now permanent. Previously, the intersection had stop signs on First Street while Oak Avenue was a through street. The city installed a temporary four-way stop in May to see if it would make the intersection safer. Cookeville Public Works […]
Reverse Trends; Cookeville Gets Better Price, Faster Delivery
Cookeville Public Works Officials got good news last week with a new roll-off garbage truck ready for immediate delivery. And they saved money. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city had planned for a late summer arrival before the call last week. Elrod said the new truck will help pick up trash […]
Cookeville Permanently Closing South Jefferson Recycling
Cookeville’s Recycling Center on South Jefferson Avenue will permanently close, effective Monday. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the South Jefferson Avenue recycling center is the only recycling center that is not located on city-owned property. Elrod said both the property owner and the city made the initial move to close the recycling […]
Cookeville To Invest In AI, Improve Willow Traffic Flow
Cookeville investing in a new AI camera system, designed to help improve traffic flow. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the cameras can detect traffic and send recommendations to change the timing of traffic lights. Elrod said the cameras will be a major upgrade compared to the current system. “Clear them out and […]
Cookeville Set To Begin Stevens Street Project Monday
The City of Cookeville will begin construction on the Stevens Street Improvement Project Monday. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the project will start with work from Willow Avenue to South Franklin Avenue. Elrod said traffic will be impacted for the first two to three months. “They will daily have this section shut […]
Cookeville To Add New Commercial Garbage Route
Cookeville plans to raise its commercial trash fee by 12 percent in preparation for a new route, a new truck, and a new driver. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said due to growth, the city expects to have to add a new route to cover additional volume in the next two to three years. […]
More Landscaping Coming To Neal Street Corridor
Landscaping upgrades and beautification are on the way to Cookeville’s Neal Street corridor. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the department is evaluating the existing trees in the median islands. She said a mixed bag of trees have been planted over the years, some of which are old or dead. She said Neal […]
Cookeville To Update Stormwater Regulations
Cookeville will update its stormwater management program in accordance with changes to federal regulations passed down by TDEC. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said Cookeville began its program in 2004 upon receiving MS4 designation due to its population and density. She said the changes encourage eco-friendly stormwater management for commercial developments. “Ponds and […]
Cookeville Consolidates West Side Commercial Garbage
Some 14 businesses on Cookeville’s West Side will now dispose of garbage in a newly-constructed dumpster enclosure to keep roadways looking cleaner. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the individual trash carts cut off the view of storefronts and murals. She said the businesses helped the city pay for the structure and will pay […]
