Tulips Are A Popular Mother’s Day Flower
Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, and tulips are a popular choice of flower for the occasion. Co-owner of Little Creek Flowers, Paul Sharp said he planted some 50,000 tulips this spring. Sharp said tulips are grown from their bulbs, which are planted in the winter and sprout in March. Sharp said tulips are […]
Cookeville Proposes 7 Cent Property Tax Increase
The City of Cookeville is proposing a 7-cent increase in property tax for the upcoming fiscal year. The tax increase proposed during Wednesday afternoon’s budget workshop. City Manager James Mills said the increased rate will provide an additional $850,000 in revenue. Mills said the property tax hikes will help keep city employees at competitive salaries, […]
Putnam Commissioners; School Board Discuss New High School
Several Putnam County Commissioners questioned the timing of exploring a new high school for Cookeville. Director Of Schools Corby King said school officials constantly hear from parents concerned about the size of Cookeville. The building can hold 2,500 students and the current population stands around 2,200. School Board Chair Lynn McHenry said some of the […]
CPAC Retaining Wall To Get Repairs, Due To Separation
Repairs on the way for a separated retainer wall outside the Cookeville Performing Arts Center. The issue discovered as contractors work in the area with an addition to CPAC as well as updates to the Dogwood Park entrance. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the brick wall has separated and he asked the city’s engineering […]
Officials Break Ground At Cookeville’s Willows Thursday
City and county officials broke ground on Cookeville’s new Willows Shopping Center Thursday morning. Home Depot and Target will anchor the center, expected to open by 2027. CHM Development’s Mike McGuffin said the two retailers expressed excitement about Cookeville since the initial building pitch. “It’s a void in their store count in this general area,” […]
Cookeville Senior Roberts Maintaining Attitude, Effort
Cookeville baseball player Jack Roberts said he prioritizes two main components of his game.
Spring Street Sinkhole Set To Be Repaired After Agreement
A 2024 Sinkhole on Spring Street sits closer to repair after an agreement between the city and a local business. The sinkhole developed last November in front of Cavender’s, interrupting traffic, and causing the break of several water lines. Part of the sinkhole sits on the Cavender’s Store property. City Manager James Mills said those […]
Cookeville’s Smith Growing On, Off the Baseball Diamond
Cookeville Cavalier shortstop Tyler Smith continues to see growth in his game.
Cookeville’s Dudney Preparing for Final Softball Stretch
Cookeville Lady Cavaliers softball player Ella Dudney will head into her final high school season with some familiar faces.
New School For Special Needs Children Set To Serve UC
A non-profit organization will open a therapeutic micro-school specifically for children with autism, attention deficit disorder and giftedness. Founder Kathryn Dubray said she wants to open Anniston Academy because children on the autism spectrum require more help than what public schools are able to provide. Anniston Academy Principal Erin Mekkaoui (Muh-ow-EE) said she and the […]
