Cookeville Annexation Plans Underway With City Officials
Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said city officials are now working on plans for the Dodson Branch annexed area. Wheaton said the plans focus on services to outline how utilities and emergency protection will be delivered to the newly annexed area. “We’re excited to bring another area into Cookeville that we can you know work on […]
May 5 Referendum Proposed On Dodson Branch Annexation
Cookeville City Council will hold a May 5th referendum next year on the proposed annexation of some 275 acres in the Dodson Branch Road area. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the Election Commission recommended holding the referendum as part of the regular election cycle, instead of conducting a special election. “This annexation was initiated […]
Dodson Branch Road Closed Due To Brush Fire
The section of Dodson Branch Road near Garrison Road was blocked off on Wednesday due to a brush fire. The Putnam County Fire Department responded to the fire around 1:30pm. Firefighter Kevin Asher said the fire was in the ditch line in two different spots across the road from the Lazy G Ranch. Asher said […]
Dodson Branch Annexation Hearing To Be Set Thursday
Cookeville City Council will set a new date Thursday for a public hearing on the annexation of some 275 acres around Dodson Branch Road. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the total cost to service the area would be an estimated $7.5 million. If the city moves forward with annexation, the decision would go […]
Putnam Planning Tables Decision On New Public Comment Rules
The Putnam County Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat Tuesday night for the Eller Ridge development to be built off Burgess School Road. The eight-lot development will require two fire hydrants Commissioners also approved the final plan for a seven-lot development at the corner of Kinniard Road and Dodson Branch Road. T-DOT approval has been […]
Saturday Wreck On Putnam 135 Injures Three
A Saturday morning wreck along Dodson Branch Road in Putnam County resulted in multiple injuries. The accident happened around 11:00am near West Cemetery Road when a vehicle driven by 80-year-old Wyang “Keith” Allison of Cookeville pulled onto State Route 135 in front of a vehicle driven by 39-year old Brandon Burgess. According to the Tennessee […]
Driver Airlifted After Hwy 135 Wreck Wednesday
Emergency workers airlifted a Decatur, Alabama driver from the scene of a Wednesday morning accident along Dodson Branch Road. The accident happened around 10:30am near the Kinnaird Road intersection, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. A Dodge Avenger driven by 52-year-p;d Camilla Choate crossed the centerline of the northbound lane. The vehicle left the left […]
