Cookeville Receives Grant To Rewire Historic Neon Sign
Cookeville’s famous Cream City Ice Cream sign will be rewired thanks to a downtown improvement grant. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said the organization had applied for this grant for the last several years, but was not selected. Kefauver said the 75 year old sign is the second oldest neon sign in Tennessee. It needs […]
Cookeville Ranked Eighth Freest City On Beacon Index
Cookeville ranked as Tennessee’s eighth freest city in the new Beacon Center Freedom Index released Wednesday. The Beacon Center measures and ranks the freedom of the 30 most populated cities. Communications Manager Kylie Walker said scores are determined by factors like the amount of regulations and cost of living. Walker said Cookeville scored well in […]
Cookeville Considering Drive-Thru Ordinance Changes
A recent zoning request for a new fast food restaurant prompted Cookeville officials to discuss changes to its drive thru ordinances at a Monday work session. The proposed change would permit drive-thrus in a neighborhood commercial zone only upon appeal. In 2018, the city amended its ordinance permitting such facilities so long as they were […]
Cookeville Senior Center Denied More Funding From County
The Cookeville Senior Center expected to receive the same amount of county funding in the new fiscal year as it received this year. The center had requested more in this year’s budget. Center Director Maxine Frasier said the new money would have gone a long way in combating rising prices. Frasier said increased costs of […]
First Aid And CPR Classes Coming To Cookeville Friday
An American Heart Certified instructor will get you ready for the summer ahead with a first aid and CPR class in Cookeville Friday. Instructor Marie Mosley said the two classes will be taught back to back. Mosely said the first aid class contains lots of information on medical emergencies and how to spot them. Topics […]
Downtown Cookeville Buildings Nearly Full, Called Accomplishment
Cookeville has a good problem: no vacancies in the downtown area. Few vacant commercial spaces available. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said that due to growth, Cookeville is no longer the hidden gem it once was. Kefauver said having a fully occupied downtown says a lot about the people in Cookeville. “Most everyone has a […]
Residents Worried About Traffic, Density Smith Road Project
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved an increased density of 12 homes for property along Bill Smith Road Monday night. Residents voiced concerns including increased traffic and possible poor quality in the construction. James Loates lives about a block from the lot. He said photos presented at the meeting do not show how small it is. […]
Business Boot Camp Going Hybrid, Trend To Assist Region
The Biz Foundry converting its Start-Up Business Camp to a hybrid format. Biz Foundry Vice President Tiffany Anton said the four-week course helps entrepreneurs build a solid foundation for their business idea. Anton said the Biz Foundry covers every Upper Cumberland county, and the hybrid format is the precursor to future classes being fully online. […]
Tech Working On Stadium, Academic Buildings Over Summer
The renovation of Johnson Hall, continued work on the football stadium and lots of fix-up jobs on the schedule for Tennessee Tech this summer. Tech Associate Vice President of Facilities Dan Warren said the foundation has been laid for the stadium’s west side and soon, steel could start being installed. Warren said the changes are […]
Cookeville Council Honors Imel As Finance Director Retires
Cookeville City Council honored Finance Director Brenda Imel Thursday night for her service to the city that dates back to 2003. Imel set to retire after serving as Finance Director since 2015. Imel said she is grateful to have worked for the city of Cookeville. “The city is not just a great place to live, […]
