T-DOT Grants Extension On Livingston Sidewalk Project
T-DOT has granted Livingston a one-year extension for its sidewalk replacement project on East Main and East Broad Streets. City Consulting Engineer Ray Evans said the city has had difficulty obtaining TDOT’s approval for temporary construction and access easements related to the project. Evans said the delay in approval was largely due to the city […]
Cookeville Planning Consolidates CPAC, Dogwood Zoning
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved the rezoning of land surrounding Dogwood Park from Local Commercial (CL) to Central Business District (CBD). Community Development Director Jon Ward said the impacted area includes Dogwood Park, the Cookeville Performing Arts Center, the Cookeville History Museum, the Putnam County Library, and a number of privately-owned businesses along East Broad […]
Cookeville Adopts New Employee Weather Policy
Cookeville City Council implemented a new inclement weather policy Thursday night designed to provide better guidance. Human Resources Director Carl Sells said the January storm showed the need to give employees clear options and rules. “It outlines choices that the employee can make and the options that are attached to those options as well, that […]
Small Businesses, Restaurants Shine As International Influencers Tour UC
The Upper Cumberland captivated a group of 17 influencers from five different countries who toured the community last weekend. That according to Cookeville Putnam County Director of Tourism Shan Stout. Stout said the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has been working to orchestrate this tour for some 20 years. Stout said the group spent Saturday […]
Locust Ave. Properties Being Cleared For Putnam Jail Expansion
Demolition has begun in preparation to break ground on the Putnam County Jail expansion. The county commission purchased six parcels around the Justice Center last year for parking. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the two properties on Locust Avenue are being cleared. “They started last Friday and they should be finished with the cleanup this Thursday […]
No T-DOT Expansion Plan Movement for Cookeville’s Spring Street
T-DOT does not have any expansion plans in development for Cookeville’s Spring Street. Cookeville Officials expressed concerns about traffic issues at a recent work work session. Spokesperson Jennifer Flynn said there is no movement currently on a request sent from the city in 2019. “If people support this project then that would be good too,” Flynn […]
Cookeville Taking Proposals For Second City Hall Drive Thru
Cookeville is accepting bid proposals to add a second drive thru lane at city hall due to long lines. City Manager James Mills said he expects the budget for this project to be under $20,000. Mills said he believes the second lane can be added under the current canopy based on the existing space. “During […]
Downtown Livingston Sidewalk Program Moves Forward
Livingston’s downtown sidewalk program has received notice from TDOT to enter the final design stage. Livingston Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said the town faced delays with TDOT, but are now on track to have the project go out to bid this spring. “We expect the consultant to start final design within the next week,” […]
