Cookeville Focused On Growth, Depth As Season Begins
After an 18 win campaign in his debut season, Cookeville Cavaliers Boys Basketball Head Coach Matt Hill said he enters this season focused on growth. “Every day, are my guys correcting mistakes?” Hill said. “That’s one thing Kelvin Sampson at Houston said, basketball is just eliminating mistakes, so if we’re growing and I don’t have […]
Cookeville’s Lintz Embracing Senior Versatility, Leadership
Cookeville football player Gavin Lintz has gone from adding special teams depth to one of Cookeville’s most versatile playmakers heading into his final run with the Cavaliers football program. Lintz has taken a do-it-all role this season, working as punter, kickoff specialist, tight end, and defensive end. Lintz said it is a big leap from […]
Cookeville Tired Of Delinquent Hotel/Motel Payments
Possible changes coming to Cookeville’s hotel/motel tax ordinance, as the city tries to deal with delinquent payments. The Council will consider an ordinance that would make it unlawful for a hotel to operate if its occupancy tax is delinquent. City Clerk Darian Coons said most hotels are paying on time, while some are frequently delinquent […]
Cookeville Caregiver National Finalist For Her Commitment
An Upper Cumberland woman one of three finalists for National Caregiver Of The Year, celebrating her long-time commitment to patients and a caring heart. Caregiver Cherry Seibers said the work and dedication she puts into her clients comes naturally. Seibers said her loyalty to her work stems from life experience. “I’ve had family members of […]
Council Concerned About Changes Subdividing Property
A proposal to allow subdividing commercial property from the Planning Commission raised questions among Cookeville City Council members Monday. One concern was how the city would ensure subdivided properties would meet parking requirements if the use were to be changed. Community Development Director Jon Ward said it would essentially be an HOA-like model, where owners […]
Cookeville Youth Volleyball Expands, Older Players Invited
Cookeville Youth Volleyball registration now open, with an expanded program being offered. City Athletic Director Seth Bruton said the original program had a younger age cap. Bruton said local families requested wanted to older teenagers, as many older girls requested a similar introductory opportunity into volleyball. Bruton said the expansion will allow the program to […]
Cookeville Pickleball Courts Big, Demand Continues Growing
New pickleball courts at Cane Creek Park will satisfy some need, but a local leader in the sport’s community said the demand continues to grow. USA Pickelball Association Ambassador Harry Smith said he sees the demand for more indoor courts. Smith said there are three dual-purpose courts shared with basketball in the local area. “First […]
Cane Creek Recreation Center Celebrates Two Year Anniversary
Cookeville Leisure Services celebrating the Cane Creek Recreation Center’s 20th anniversary, recognizing a community gathering spot. Recreation Superintendent Cara Sheets said the center plays a valuable role in the community, providing a place for community members to grow friendships through physical activities and classes. Sheets said the park landscape and center looked different when the […]
Final Week Of Regular Season Football Begins Tonight
The regular season finale awaits teams across the Upper Cumberland. Some will play games that could affect where and when they play next week as the playoffs loom. Others will play for their seniors in their final game of the football season. All teams will look to give their best as the regular season wraps […]
Cookeville’s Sisco Rises From Setbacks To Senior Stardom
For Cookeville Cavaliers football player Caden Sisco, every lift and sprint has seen him grow. When Sisco first joined the Cavaliers as a freshman, head coach Taylor Hennigan and the coaching staff instilled a simple message. Hennigan told Sisco and the Cavaliers to work hard and skip nothing. Sisco said those early lessons built the […]
