Clay HS Students Advocate Donaldson Park Improvements
A Clay County High School group wants to see Celina’s Donaldson Park improved to increase access, the town’s enjoyment, and potentially sales tax revenue. Jason Upton created the group of three Beta Club students with assistance from high school leaders. Upton said he planned for the students to learn leadership and public speaking skills, while […]
Cookeville Looks To Build Additional Salt Storage Bin
Cookeville wants to build an additional salt storage bin as part of the makeover of the Stevens Street/Lowe Avenue recycling center. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the recycling center will be domed and moved with the goal of having enough space to provide a second salt storage bin. Mills said west side location would […]
New Cookeville Electrical Equipment Approved For Spring
Cookeville will move forward with electrical upgrades needed at City Hall this spring, after approving the purchase of new switch gear. The City Council approved changes to the project, as preliminary discussions predicted three days of no power for city hall. City Manager James Mills said he now expects the new project plan to take […]
Environmental Work Set For Downtown Wilson Property
Cookeville City Council approved a second environmental review on the Wilson Property purchased last month. City Manager James Mills said the previous uses of the property likely left environmental concerns that need to be identified. The survey will take four to six weeks at a price tag of $42,700. “The phase two ESA is necessary […]
Cookeville Cavaliers Eye Fast Start With Returning Seniors
After a 25-8 season that fell just two wins short of a state tournament appearance, the Cookeville Cavaliers girls basketball team is looking to make their mark in a new district. Head Coach Jamie Gillies returns four starters to Cookeville this season alongside a host of seniors. Gillies said she is eager to tip off […]
Week Nine Of Football Sees Five UC Teams In Action
The second week of fall break occurs for many Upper Cumberland football teams this week. Five teams will play their first games after their breaks concluded. Playoff positioning and streaks are on the line this Friday. Cookeville hosts Farragut in their final regular season home game. Cookeville will conclude their home stand facing their final […]
Cookeville’s Senior Barrett Embracing Final Football Chapter
For Cookeville Cavaliers senior Blake Barrett, the final weeks of his high school football career have come faster than he ever imagined. “The time flew so much,” Barrett said. “I would sit last year and look at the seniors that were there last year and I’m just like wow, like I wouldn’t expect me to […]
Pitts Finding Renewed Calling While Coaching Cavs Golf
When Larry Pitts retired from the United States Army, he did not anticipate his second career would yield 16 seasons of molding the Cookeville Boys Golf program. Pitts served as a Master Sergeant and Command Career Counselor for the US Army. Pitts began to coach sports when he volunteered to coach baseball and basketball for […]
Cookeville To Award Interstate Drive Sidewalk Bid Thursday
Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday to award an estimated $1.9 million bid for the city’s Interstate Drive Sidewalk Project. The project will construct sidewalks on both sides of Interstate Drive from Willow Avenue to Jefferson Avenue and will also include a segment on Jefferson on the West side from Interstate Drive to Walnut Avenue. […]
Feedback Reveals Parking Top Priority For Depot Street Project
Parking is the top priority of residents, local groups, and downtown businesses who provided feedback on the proposed Depot Street Project. Cookeville City Council met with ASA Engineering Officials Monday to review public feedback. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said participation was excellent in last week’s meeting period. The city received over 400 responses from the […]
