CRMC Proceeding With New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Cookeville City Council has given the go-ahead for Cookeville Regional to proceed with a joint partnership for a new Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital. Cookeville Regional will share ownership with Encompass Health 50-50 on the new facility. The medical center will pursue an estimated $25 million bond to cover nearly half of the construction cost. The facility […]
Scott Cook Balances Toughness, Fun As Wrestling Coach
As Scott Cook enters his 27th season leading the Cookeville Cavaliers wrestling program, his philosophy remains rooted in a balance he has spent nearly three decades refining: Demand toughness on the mat while making sure the sport stays meaningful and enjoyable for the athletes who commit to it. Cook, who founded the Cookeville wrestling program […]
Council Approves Proposal For Willow Widening Project
Cookeville City Council approved a T-DOT proposal on Thursday for the project to widen North Willow Avenue from West Broad Street to West 12th Street. City Manager James Mills said the city is required to approve a standard proposal for T-DOT projects. Mills said the proposal distinguishes what responsibilities belong to the city throughout the […]
CRMC Close To Moving Forward On Rehabilitation Facility
Cookeville Regional told the Cookeville City Council during a Monday work session it is close to moving forward with the new inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Cookeville Regional would need the council’s approval to finalize a joint venture with Encompass Health. That includes a ground lease agreement, and approval to issue bonds for the construction of the […]
Development District Considering Selling Old Building
UCDD will look to potentially sell the District’s old office building located on Willow Avenue. The Development District moved out of the old building to its current location on England Drive in 2019. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said with more development taking place on Willow Avenue, now might be the time to sell the […]
Cookeville’s Parsons Ready To Lead Cavaliers Into Season
Cookeville senior Brody Parsons is stepping into a role he never expected, and one he said he is fully embracing. As the only senior on the Cavaliers’ basketball roster this season, Parsons said his focus is simple: Do everything possible to help Cookeville win. A small forward and power forward, Parsons said he believes Cookeville […]
Lt. Cothron Selected As Christmas Parade Grand Marshal
Cookeville’s Christmas Parade Committee has selected Tennessee Highway Patrol Lieutenant Adam Cothron as this year’s parade grand marshal. Cothron critically injured in a July, 2024 shooting during a traffic stop on I-40. Cothron survived his injuries but has faced a long road of recovery over the last year. Parade Committee Member Josh Stites said Cothron […]
Bell Ringers Raising Money To Help Local Homeless Population
The Cookeville Rescue Mission bell ringers are out across the community to raise funds to help the homeless population. The Cookeville Rescue Mission is a homeless shelter that uses donations to provide clothing, housing, and meals to those in need. Operations Manager Ronnie Lindsey said bell ringers are volunteers who ring at local retail and […]
Cookeville Cavalier Allie Gillies Continuing Family Legacy
Cookeville Cavaliers senior guard Allie Gillies has spent her entire life surrounded by the game she now stars in. As the Cavaliers roll into the season at 4-0, she is stepping into her final year with confidence, purpose and a deep appreciation for where she comes from. “We have such a great community,” Gillies said. […]
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting At Dogwood Park Sunday
Cookeville will kick off the holiday season Sunday night with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Dogwood Park. The event features Christmas singing by local groups and the lighting of Cookeville’s 40-foot Christmas tree. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the community takes a moment to pause and reflect on what is really important this time […]
