Walker Expresses Frustration With Cookeville’s Spring Street Sidewalk Expenses
Cookeville will apply for a grant to fund the next phase of the Spring Street Sidewalk project, but not without apprehension from some city council members. The long-desired project has experienced almost ten years of delays due to rising costs changing the scope of the project. Council Member Eric Walker said one of his frustrations […]
Cookeville City Council Members Debate Fireworks Show Funding
Council Member Eric Walker said he remains concerned about Better Cookeville receiving city funding for the 2024 July 4th fireworks. Walker said the non-profit has a healthy fund balance and does not need city funding right now. Further, he said he believes it is wrong that one week the organization’s Facebook page will promote the […]
Cookeville Council Makes Changes To Campground/RV Rules
Cookeville City Council approved new codes for campgrounds and RV parks Thursday night, slightly amending rules proposed by the Planning Commission. The changes will continue to allow the facilities in the General Commercial District. Landowners could also appeal to have the use allowed in the Local Commercial District. After a Monday Work Session, the planning […]
Cookeville Continues To Weigh Options On Woodmont Circle Property
City of Cookeville continues to weigh its options in trying to find a new owner of the property at 545 Woodmont Circle. The city came to own it when a resident had issues with sewer lines. At its last meeting, the council voted to extend its real estate contract and drop the asking price to […]
Cookeville Council Approves Shag Rag Sewer Project
Cookeville City Council approved the bid on a low pressure sewer system to expand service in the Shag Rag Road area. The $398,000 bid would expand service to multiple parcels on Dry Valley Road, Shag Rag Road and Contraband Road. Director of Water Quality Control Barry Turner said the city received just one bid. Council […]
Eric Walker: City Will Need To Keep Eyes On Hospital Finances Moving Into The Next Quarter
Cookeville Council Member Eric Walker says the city will need to keep an eye on CRMC’s financials going into the next quarter as well as the rest of the year before next budget season. However, he said he does not have drastic concerns about Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s recent upper management position eliminations. The six […]
Three Newcomers, Two Incumbents Set To Serve On Cookeville City Council
Laurin Wheaton earned the most votes in the Cookeville City Council election, making her the prime candidate for the mayorship. Wheaton said that she was excited about the opportunity to take on the challenge. She said that Cookeville is in a great spot, and it’s not only because of her previous work on the council. […]
Cookeville City Council Candidates Weigh In On Community Issues
Growth, growing pains, diversity, police and fire coverage, the future of Cookeville Regional, and the need to elect the mayor individually…some of the issues discussed by the 11 candidates for Cookeville City Council Tuesday night. The 11 candidates participated in a 90-minute forum where residents had the chance to ask questions of concern. Candidate Dee […]
Cookeville’s New Police HQ Comes In Some $326K Under Budget
The new Cookeville Police Headquarters has come in some $326,000 under budget. Police Chief Randy Evans said that the department had budgeted about $400,000 in contingency money should they need to make changes or adjustments. “There were certain things that were passed or missed in the contract, or package pass-throughs,” Evans said. “And then there’s […]
Walker: Cookeville Growth Indicates Need To Explore Zoning Updates
Is it time for Cookeville to consider updating its zoning standards and requirements? That’s a question Council Member Eric Walker would like to explore. He said that the recent discussions about rezoning Lovelady Road have brought these debates to light. “Anytime you have a large development like this come along you need to look at […]
