7th Annual Storyfest Returns to Dogwood Park
Storyfest will return to Dogwood Park for its 7th annual event this spring. The event was held virtually last year. On May 1, local and world renowned storytellers will be performing to a socially distanced audience. Cookeville Museums Manager Beth Thompson said they open the stage to amateurs to keep the spirit of storytelling alive […]
Cookeville’s City Seal Highlights Four Notable Locations
Cookeville has an official city seal after the design was approved during Thursday night’s city council meeting. City Manager James Mills said coming up with a design Cookeville could be proud of took months and even years to pick. Mills said the Depot, Derryberry Clock Tower, Dogwood Park Fountain and Cookeville Regional Medical Center are […]
Cookeville Breaks Ground On Dogwood Park Bathroom Facility
The city of Cookeville has broken ground on the new bathroom facility for Dogwood Park’s Heart of the City Playground. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the addition was made to the park’s master plan after many parents voiced a need for restrooms near the playground. “With young children, the only restroom facility we have […]
Cookeville CityScape Adds Two New Ornaments
Two Cookeville hot spots can be seen hanging from Christmas trees this year. Cookeville CityScape is adding Dogwood Park and the historic Arcade Building to their line of holiday ornaments, bringing the total to eight different historic locations. Cookeville CityScape Executive Director Holly Freeman said Ralph’s Donuts and Cream City Ice Cream have been restocked, […]
Cookeville Council Approves Social Work Contract
Cookeville City Council approved a contract with UCHRA Thursday night to provide social work assistance to Cookeville Police. The pilot program will provide on-call service for police 24/7. The SAS program team will provide assistance with housing, mental health services, substance abuse, and other needs for people needing help. “We need a service with social […]
Dogwood Park Upgrades In The Works
Cookeville’s Dogwood Park has two projects in the design stage, says Leisure Services Director Rick Woods. “We’re hoping to add some shade to the arbor areas in the very near future,” Woods said. “We’re in the process of designing the long awaited restroom facility that will go near the playground so that we’ll have a […]
Cookeville Community Band Cancels Summer Season
The Cookeville Community Band cancelled its summer season Friday because of COVID-19 concerns. The band’s summer concerts, including the July 4th patriotic presentation, has been a community tradition since 2003. The group’s Facebook page said the health and safety of the band members and the audience had to come first. “This decision was made after […]
Cookeville’s Free Thursday Concerts Make A Return
Cookeville’s Third Thursday Concerts return this week at Dogwood Park. The Cookeville based band Kinfolk will kick off this summer with covers of classic hits and original songs. Cookeville Cultural Arts Superintendent Chad McDonald said he is excited to finally get live music in Dogwood Park, again. “Attending events in Dogwood Park is really nice,” […]
Cookeville Reopens Playgrounds
The City of Cookeville will reopen playgrounds at city parks Saturday. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said as warmer weather returned, demand to use the playgrounds has increased. “We have a lot of requests, a lot of interest, and a lot of people anxious to play,” Woods said. “It’s beautiful weather. Our numbers seemed to […]
Cookeville Community Band Silent For Memorial Day
For the first time in almost 15 years, the Cookeville Community Band’s instruments will be silent this Memorial Day weekend. Each May, the band plays in Dogwood Park’s pavilion to launch their summer concert series. Band President Jerry Buttram said he and band board members agreed to cancel the concert over concerns about COVID-19. Buttram […]
