Tennessee Tech Prioritizes Applicants Via Putnam First
Tennessee Tech launching its seventh annual Putnam First initiative Monday to provide Putnam County residents an exclusive two-week window to apply for the 2027-2028 academic year before the general public. Director of Admissions Jacob Cutshall said the program allows local students to submit their applications for the upcoming school year with the application fee waived […]
Cookeville Council Approves 39 Depot Street Master Plan
Cookeville City Council approving a final master plan for the 39 Depot Street project to transform five acres of downtown property into a cohesive park and retail district. The project includes the development of 15 distinct park spaces and a significant realignment of the local street network to improve traffic flow. The plan also addresses […]
Cookeville Establishes First Assistant City Manager Position
Cookeville establishing the city’s first assistant city manager position to help oversee day-to-day operations and represent the city when necessary. City Manager James Mills said the new role will provide support for the management of the city while ensuring a leadership transition plan is in place for the future. “Now, this doesn’t mean that that […]
Cookeville Council Approves Hotel To Housing Conversions
The Cookeville Council approved an ordinance on second and final reading Thursday that allows for the conversion of hotels and motels into multi-family housing units. Council members ultimately voted to revert to the original version of the ordinance while adding a mandatory 90-day minimum lease term and a requirement that property owners must accept housing […]
New Joins Communities In Schools Tennessee Board
Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Amy New announced as new member of the Communities In Schools of Tennessee Board of Directors. New said the organization partners with public and charter schools to connect students with mental health services, food, clothing and attendance intervention. New said maintaining a strong K-12 pipeline is a […]
Summer Weather Forces Repairs Near Tennessee Tech
Cookeville Public Works closed Jere Whitson Drive Thursday for emergency repairs after the pavement began sinking following a combination of extreme summer heat and heavy rainfall. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city is currently performing a permanent fix on a section of the roadway sinking over an underground utility line. Elrod said […]
Freedom Collective Brings Outdoor Revival To Cookeville
Freedom Collective Ministries bringing a series of 34 outdoor gospel crusades to 14 cities across Tennessee, including a two-day event scheduled for Cookeville Friday and Saturday. Freedom Collective Ministries Evangelist James Thayer said the “Encounter the Way 2026” tour aims to address a pervasive feeling of hopelessness and rising rates of depression and anxiety in […]
Cookeville Council To Make Decision On Hotel Move To Housing
The Cookeville City Council expected to approve the conversion of a local motel into a multi-family residential property through a special exception process. Planning Director Jon Ward said the proposal aims to transform the former Fall Creek Inn into available housing. Ward pointed to examples across the state of creative, affordable options for those currently […]
Agreement To Be Approved To Move Jefferson TVA Tower
Cookeville City Council discussed finalizing a plan to relocate a TVA transmission tower at the intersection of South Jefferson Avenue and Neal Street during Monday’s work session. City Manager James Mills said the state allocation will cover nearly the entire cost of the $759,000 relocation project. Mills said after years of work and requests, the […]
Crossville Welcomes Barton Living History Reenactment
The Cumberland Mountain Civil War Round Table hosting a living history performance Wednesday at the Palace Theater in Crossville featuring a portrayal of American Red Cross founder Clara Barton. Historian Leslie Goddard will debut in her portrayal of the legendary Civil War nurse. Goddard said the presentation focuses on how Barton served as a direct […]
