Week Seven Of High School Football Sees Playoff Implications
As the high school football regular season enters its final full month, the path to November could become clearer for some teams with playoff spots on the line this week. Clay County hosts Middle Tennessee Christian Thursday night. Clay County looks to increase their six game win streak in the state of Tennessee and in […]
Cookeville’s Daniels Leads By Example As Lone Junior
Cookeville Cavaliers Cross Country Athlete’s Deacon Daniels stood as the lone junior heading into his final year running. Daniels entered this season as one of the few upperclassmen on the Cavaliers team. Daniels said since he began running six years ago, he has changed his focus from just competing to becoming a mentor for the […]
Cookeville Considering Changes To Driveway Requirements
Cookeville City Council will consider making changes to the city’s zoning code regarding driveway surfacing Thursday. The amended code would require driveways to be surfaced to the back of the public right-of-way or for a distance of ten feet into the driveway in single-family districts. Community Development Director Jon Ward said Public Works has seen […]
Public Meetings Set For Cookeville Westside Development
Public meeting dates have been set for next Tuesday and Wednesday to gather public input on Cookeville’s Westside Development Project. ASA Engineering firm will host several meetings with different focus groups, including the general public and community stakeholders. ASA Engineering Senior Project Manager Kevin Tucker said using focus groups helps the engineering firm obtain a […]
Business Bootcamp Begins 3-Day Run For Small Business
A business bootcamp arrives in Cookeville Tuesday to help small businesses find success and grow. Nationally recognized Business Expert Jon Schallert will lead the two-day session. Schallert said small businesses in rural communities face challenges such as lower populations and lower wages. They also struggle to attract customers outside the community. Schallert said he teaches […]
Cookeville AI Cameras Proving Beneficial, More Coming
Cookeville’s AI traffic cameras installed on the Willow Avenue corridor are already proving to be beneficial. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the cameras can track data and store it in a database that can be easily sent to T-DOT for review. Elrod said the city used a demo camera over a year […]
Cookeville Proposing Subdividing Commercial Property
The Cookeville Planning Commission has approved amending the city’s zoning code to allow subdividing commercial units on individual lots. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the amendment will allow commercial properties to be broken into smaller lots and be sold individually. Ward said access drives and parking would be considered common elements managed by a […]
Second Half Of Football Season Introduces Region Games
Week 6 of the high school football season welcomes many future opponents. The Upper Cumberland will see ten games that could go a long way towards deciding much across the region, including potential playoff talks. Jackson County hosts Gordonsville. Jackson County hopes to score points in bunches after being held to seven points in the […]
CRMC Using Region’s Need To Design New South Tower
Cookeville Regional’s new south tower project has reached the schematic design phase. CEO Buffy Key told Board of Trustees members Tuesday the phase includes planning what might be housed on each floor. Key said CRMC is using a strategy forecaster to determine the best use for the facility’s space. “Honestly, we are looking at everything,” […]
Food To The Rescue Peanut Butter Collection Underway
Food to the Rescue’s annual Spread the Love Campaign now accepting peanut butter donations for student food boxes. Family Outreach Coordinator Robin Twitty said every food box they distribute includes a 16-ounce jar of peanut butter. Twitty said the organization collects peanut butter every September with the goal of building a year’s supply. “We try […]
