Spring Street Sinkhole Set To Be Repaired After Agreement
A 2024 Sinkhole on Spring Street sits closer to repair after an agreement between the city and a local business. The sinkhole developed last November in front of Cavender’s, interrupting traffic, and causing the break of several water lines. Part of the sinkhole sits on the Cavender’s Store property. City Manager James Mills said those […]
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 […]
Traffic Signal Technology Approved Along Jackson
Cookeville Public Works will upgrade traffic signal technology at eight intersections along the Jackson Street corridor in an effort to improve traffic flow. Director Mary Beth Elrod said the $42,000 in equipment is part of the city’s ongoing work to use technology to produce real-time adjustments to signalization. It includes upgrading to fiber and installing […]
Public Works Trying To Fix Long-Time Flooding Issue On 4th
Cookeville Public Works working this week to replace 100 feet of storm drain at the intersection of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue to eliminate flooding issues. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said for years, when heavy rain occurs, a 30-inch diameter pipe clogs. The new drainpipe will be 60 inches wide and 38 inches […]
Cookeville Locks In Prices On 2 New Trash Trucks
Cookeville committing to purchase two new sanitation trucks in the new fiscal year, trying to lock in the best prices now. City Council agreed to purchase a new side-load truck and a new front-load truck at a total price of $808,000. Public Works Director Blake Mayo said they expect an August completion date on the […]
Cookeville Tree-Mulching System Helps Residents Out After Holidays
Cookeville Public Works has a tree-mulching system to make use of old Christmas trees and ease holiday cleanup for residents. Public Works Director Blake Mayo said allowing citizens to leave trees on the curb limits the risk involved with people burning old trees. He said the department runs the trees through a Vermeer Tub Grinder […]
Cookeville Public Works Begins Coordinating Leaf Pickup
Cookeville Public Works began its annual leaf pickup around city neighborhoods Monday. The leaf pickup will be using three, four-man crews, scheduling routes largely based on demand. Cookeville Director of Public Works Blake Mayo said leaf pickup is very important this time of year for cleanliness and safety. Mayo said that citizens are encouraged to […]
New Public Works Traffic Light Software Will Streamline Work
Cookeville’s Public Works Department budgeted for new school traffic light software. Director Blake Mayo said the department has to manually service each signal every time an adjustment needs to be made. He said this software streamlines that process. “So holidays, Daylight Saving Time, anything like ending and beginning of school, with just a push of […]
Cookeville Public Works Department Has Two New Garbage Trucks In Service
Cookeville Public Works making good use out of its two new garbage trucks. Director Blake Mayo said the department was very fortunate to be able to get the trucks easily after requesting them in February. Two other city departments have had to go through two contracts to try and obtain new vehicles due to supply […]
Cookeville’s Cedar Avenue Improvements Expected To Complete Summer 2021
Renovations to Cookeville’s Cedar Avenue are expected to be completed by late-summer. Public Works Director Greg Brown said the new sidewalks from 4th Street to 7th street will be complete this week. However, Brown said the project could take a break once improvements are completed at 4th street. “We still haven’t paved the road yet,” […]
