Officials Break Ground At Cookeville’s Willows Thursday
City and county officials broke ground on Cookeville’s new Willows Shopping Center Thursday morning. Home Depot and Target will anchor the center, expected to open by 2027. CHM Development’s Mike McGuffin said the two retailers expressed excitement about Cookeville since the initial building pitch. “It’s a void in their store count in this general area,” […]
Lyles Shines on Defense for Cookeville Softball
Cookeville softball player Aspen Lyles said she has seen improvement this season in her defense.
Cookeville Senior Roberts Maintaining Attitude, Effort
Cookeville baseball player Jack Roberts said he prioritizes two main components of his game.
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 […]
Cookeville’s Dudney Preparing for Final Softball Stretch
Cookeville Lady Cavaliers softball player Ella Dudney will head into her final high school season with some familiar faces.
New School For Special Needs Children Set To Serve UC
A non-profit organization will open a therapeutic micro-school specifically for children with autism, attention deficit disorder and giftedness. Founder Kathryn Dubray said she wants to open Anniston Academy because children on the autism spectrum require more help than what public schools are able to provide. Anniston Academy Principal Erin Mekkaoui (Muh-ow-EE) said she and the […]
Friday Night Shooting Leads To Cookeville Death
Cookeville Police continue an investigation into a Friday shooting that led to the death of a 34-year old. The incident happened just before 8pm Friday night in the Wal Mart Shopping Center parking lot on South Jefferson Avenue. Ashton Bohannon transported to Cookeville Regional within minutes of the incident. He was pronounced dead at CRMC. […]
Cookeville’s Presley Becoming Leader on Softball Team
Cookeville Lady Cavaliers softball player Kadie Presley understands her responsibilities set by her parents and Head Coach Jordan Webb.
Cookeville Baseball Preparing for 5 Straight Games
The Cookeville Cavaliers baseball team is set to begin their longest stretch of the season.
Cookeville Church Offering Free Services This Saturday
Cookeville’s Life Church hosting its Mobile Medical Mission this Saturday from 9am to 1pm. Associate Pastor Bob Sotis said the event includes a meal, haircuts, medical, dental and vision care. Sotis said one of their main goals is to help fill a health gap that affects many Upper Cumberland residents. “Part of it is there […]
