T-DOT Reveals North Willow Widening Project Design
T-DOT revealed the preliminary design of the North Willow Avenue Widening Project Tuesday during a public information meeting. T-DOT Region Two Director of Pre-Construction Rachel Gentry said the project will construct a five-lane street from Broad Street to 12th Street. Gentry said continuous center turn lanes will be featured from Broad Street to 7th Street. […]
Cookeville Pushing Changes To Annexation Process
Cookeville City Council asking state legislators to reauthorize a law allowing annexation with majority property owner consent. Elections are now required as part of annexation. City Manager James Mills said rules formerly specified if two/thirds of the property owners in the proposed annex area consented in writing, and those people own a majority of the […]
Cookeville Man Arrested After Waffle House Shooting
A Cookeville man arrested following a shooting at the South Willow Avenue Waffle House Tuesday morning. 40-year-old Derrick J. Brown allegedly shot a 21-year-old male in the abdomen after a verbal altercation in the parking lot just after midnight. Investigators say that after shooting the victim, Brown fled on foot. The victim was transported to […]
Potential Street Changes Coming To Womack Avenue
The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss with the Planning Department potential street changes to Womack Avenue. That after the board approved a setback variance for three proposed lots. Community Development Director Jon Ward said he recommends approval, but would be subject to additional review by Public Works for any hydric soils issues or […]
Cookeville Senior Center Launching New Music Programs
The Cookeville Senior Activity Center is accepting donations of musical instruments as the center hopes to create a new music program. Executive Director Maxine Frasier said the center hopes the program can promote memory and wellness. Frasier said seniors requested programs centered around learning and performing music through singing and playing instruments. “Music is a […]
Cookeville Enhancing Parking Enforcement Around Tech
Growing issues of Tennessee Tech Students illegally parking on public streets have led the Cookeville Police Department to increase parking enforcement around campus. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the city has received several complaints from residents, businesses, and motorists about students parking illegally. Students seem to be focused on 8th, 9th, and 10th Streets […]
Cookeville and WCTE PBS Screen New Ken Burns Film
Cookeville Performing Arts Center and WCTE PBS will host the first screening of the new Ken Burns film, “American Revolution” Monday night. President and CEO Avery Hutchins said the station hosts the screenings to promote community engagement and engaging discussion among local people. Hutchins said they invited Tennessee Tech professors to attend the event, ending […]
Cookeville Church Provides Additional Community Meals
A Cookeville Church, one of many across the Upper Cumberland, stepping up in the aftermath of SNAP benefit delays, recognizing the need for food and community. First Presbyterian Church Mission Committee Member Kelly Appleton said the church has added the meals due to the uncertainty of the government shutdown. Appleton said the church will provide […]
Cookeville Council Approves Contract For New ERP Software
Cookeville City Council has approved a 10-year, $2.4 million contract for a new financial record keeping software. The Enterprise Resource Planning software includes purchasing, payroll, and time keeping. Cookeville Finance Director Jenni Nisewinder said Cookeville’s current software has been in use since 1997 and has not kept up with the times. Nisewinder said the new […]
May 5 Referendum Proposed On Dodson Branch Annexation
Cookeville City Council will hold a May 5th referendum next year on the proposed annexation of some 275 acres in the Dodson Branch Road area. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the Election Commission recommended holding the referendum as part of the regular election cycle, instead of conducting a special election. “This annexation was initiated […]
