Regional Basketball Championships Set For Next 2 Nights

Girls basketball will see regional championships clinched Wednesday night, while boys basketball teams can raise a banner next season with a win Thursday night.
Habitat Adjusting West End Expansion Plans

The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity recently withdrew its preliminary plat application for a ten-lot expansion of the West End neighborhood.
Cookeville To Consider Mine Lick Creek Water Line Bid

Cookeville City Council to consider awarding a bid for some $940,000 to do water line improvements along Mine Lick Creek Road.
TSSAA Games Produce Economic Play For County

Tennessee Tech will host the TSSAA Division II High School Basketball Championships this weekend, a positive economic impact for the county. Cookeville-Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau Director of Tourism Shan Stout said last year the championships brought more than 7,500 people to the area. Stout said there will be more teams attending this weekend. […]
Cookeville Fire Truck Coming, Arrival Set For ’26

The Cookeville Fire Department expecting to receive a new ladder truck around June of 2026.
Cookeville To Consider Summer Mowing Bids

Cookeville plans to once again use contractors for much of the city’s mowing work thanks to the system’s success from 2024.
Planning Commission Approves Work Plan For 2025

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved an annual report Monday night outlining the city planning division’s focus for 2025. Community Development Director Jon Ward said one of the items the department wants to look into is the city’s parking requirements. Ward said members of the planning commission asked his department to look into the matter last […]
Public Transportation Numbers Growing In UC

A report detailing UCHRA’s public transportation programs showed success across the board during Monday’s executive committee meeting.
Cummins Falls Host Marathon This Weekend

Upper Cumberland runners will gather at Cummins Falls State Park this Saturday as the park hosts its annual marathon.
Council Approves $20M In Bonds For Projects
Cookeville will enter the finance market to issue some $20 million in bonds to pay for multiple projects. City Manager James Mills said the city will use the money for two road projects, the current phase two and design for phase three of 10th Street as well as phase one of West Stevens Street improvements. […]









