Cookeville Discusses Access Points On Tennessee Avenue
Cookeville City Council faces its first hurdle on preserving limited access on Tennessee Avenue, discussing a street request at Monday’s work session. The requested access point would give public street access to properties north of the Nashville Eastern Railroad. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said Tennessee Avenue to limit access points to maintain efficient traffic […]
Council Concerned About Tariff Charges On Meter Bids
The Cookeville City Council expressed concern during a Monday work session after learning the city would be charged an estimated $1,900 in tariffs on a water meter bid approved in March. Water and Sewer Director Barry Turner said he was unaware of the tariff charge until the company sent the invoice. Turner said the company […]
Dodson Branch Annexation Hearing To Be Set Thursday
Cookeville City Council will set a new date Thursday for a public hearing on the annexation of some 275 acres around Dodson Branch Road. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the total cost to service the area would be an estimated $7.5 million. If the city moves forward with annexation, the decision would go […]
Cookeville Considering Drive-Thru Ordinance Changes
A recent zoning request for a new fast food restaurant prompted Cookeville officials to discuss changes to its drive thru ordinances at a Monday work session. The proposed change would permit drive-thrus in a neighborhood commercial zone only upon appeal. In 2018, the city amended its ordinance permitting such facilities so long as they were […]
Fisk & Walnut Sewer Additions To Be Considered By Council
Sewer Line work in Cookeville’s Fisk Road and Walnut Avenue areas will cost more than expected. Cookeville City Council will review a proposed change order Thursday for some $764,000. Water and Sewer Department Director Barry Turner said a big portion of the increase was the addition of sections that were not originally included in the […]
Water Treatment Generator Installation Gets $1.8M Bid
Cookeville City Council will consider awarding an estimated $1.8 million bid on Thursday for a generator at the expanded water treatment plant. Cookeville Water and Sewer Director Barry Turner said the city will use part of a $4 million grant to pay for the installation. Turner said the city has already bid out several components […]
Minimal Survey Results Against Dodson Branch Road Annexation
First results from residents in the Dodson Branch Road area show they are against annexation by the city of Cookeville. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward shared the information with Cookeville City Council members Monday during a work session. Ward admitted only 14 surveys returned from 357 address points. Many of the nine against believed […]
Cookeville Considering To Purchase Downtown Property
A downtown Cookeville property once planned to become a hotel and convention center, then a Nashville-based medical facility, now has the city interested in its purchase. The estimated 5-acre property is located across the street from the Depot, off Cedar Avenue. City Manager James Mills said the city is considering spending $3.2 million to purchase […]
Cookeville Exploring Surfacing Options For Cane Creek Courts
Engineers have discovered unsuitable soil around the Cane Creek Pickleball and Splash Pad projects, leaving Cookeville City Council with decisions. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods told the Council during a Monday work session both projects were designed to have asphalt. But the soil is not dry enough. Contractors offered a $150,000 estimate for hauling […]
Council Explores GPS, Dash Cams Systems In City Vehicles
Cookeville Officials want to install dash cam and GPS systems in city vehicles to help with safety and security. City Manager James Mills said the proposed contract would provide services for three years, at an estimated $46,778 per year. Mills said the city has completed a trial run of the GPS and dash cam systems […]
