Williamson Looks to Show New Side of Himself This Season
Cookeville football player Amaree Williamson looks to set the tone for the Cavaliers this season.
Traffic Plan At Prescott South Same As End Of Last Year
As construction gets closer to ending on South Jefferson Avenue, the Prescott Schools traffic plan will be the same as the one at the end of last year Cookeville Police Department Traffic Division Sargent Thomas Smith said traffic will be allowed to travel north and south when coming out of the school. Smith said it […]
Planning Denies Secondary Access For Proposed Church
A secondary access point for a proposed church on Cookeville’s Neal Street will not move forward after several residents voiced concerns. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints requested a secondary access point on Maple Point Drive in addition to an access point on Neal Street after completing a traffic impact study. 28 households […]
Vaccines Keep Kids Healthy, Some Required For School
Vaccinations need to be part of your back to school checklist. Putnam County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Heidi Corbeil said vaccines are especially important for school age children because of a heightened risk of disease exposure. Corbeil said parents should get their kids vaccinated so they can stay healthy enough to attend school. “At four […]
Cookeville Ministry Seeking Women’s Clothing Donations
Cookeville’s This Is Living Ministry needs clothing donations for its women trying to re-enter society. Daytime House Manager Kendra Martin said the ministry helps women recover from addiction, often times after legal issues. Martin said that new clothes are expensive, and it is difficult to go out and buy these items every time someone new […]
Cookeville’s Richmond Taking Everything in This Summer
Cookeville Cavaliers football player Tyson Richmond said he has a lot on his mind this season.
Cookeville Planning Next Steps For Old Wilson Property
Cookeville has officially closed on the 5.3 acres downtown that housed the Wilson Plant. City Manager James Mills said the city has been interested in the property, located on southwest corner of Cedar Avenue and Depot Street, for several years. Mills said the city council is currently working to develop their vision of parking, green […]
National Guard Restructure Bringing Cookeville New Equipment
The National Guard’s 278th Armored Calvary Regiment, which includes Cookeville, is in line for new equipment thanks to restructuring within the National Guard. Local troops will be transitioned to a mobile brigade combat team. Brigade General Steven Turner said the 278th currently has tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles, but those will soon be swapped out […]
Cookeville Adopts Procedure For Board Appointments
Cookeville City Council has adopted a new procedure so citizens can apply for appointment to various city boards and commissions. City Manager James Mills said the city has not had a formal procedure for involving residents. Mills said the new policy will consist of a single standard application to be used for all boards and […]
UC Family Justice Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center celebrated ten years of serving victims and combating domestic violence during a Friday event. The center brings together resources for the domestic violence victim under one roof. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the anniversary means success in standing up for victims and against domestic violence. “There’s lots of moving […]
