Highlands Business Inventory Decreasing, Interest High
The recent sale by Cookeville and Putnam County officials of a site inside the Highlands Business Park highlights the decreasing available inventory. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said the business park currently has six or seven remaining lots ranging from 4.7 acres to 24 acres. “The remaining pieces are a bit more undulating, […]
Business Site Sale Approved, Putnam Hopes To Add Jobs
Putnam County Commissioners approved the sale of a lot in the Highlands Business Park to an undisclosed company as part of “Project Green.” The project expected to create 168 new high-paying positions. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the development is a great fit for the community because it involves a company that wants to […]
City Council Approves Wags And Whiskers Lease Extension
The Cookeville City Council approved a six-month lease extension for Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue to continue operating a spay and neuter clinic at 180 Miller Road. City Manager James Mills said the city assumed the existing lease in January after purchasing the property, which houses the Major Michael Shipley Spay Neuter Clinic. The Cookeville-Putnam […]
160+ Jobs, $40M Investment In New Highlands Firm Opportunity
The Cookeville City Council approved the sale of approximately 27.4 acres in the Highlands Business Park for a proposed special vehicle manufacturing facility. Project Green involves the construction of a built-to-suit facility for a foreign company by the Hollingsworth Company. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the three parcels will be sold for $38,500 per […]
Cookeville To Re-Purchase 3 Lots At Business Park
Cookeville will repurchase three properties inside the Highlands Business Park that have not been developed following a Thursday night Council vote. City Manager James Mills said the park’s purchase agreements included language that development must begin with one-year of purchase. One property sold three years ago, two sold two years ago. Without construction, the city […]
Compounding Pharmacy Buying Location In Highlands Business Park
A compounding pharmacy will purchase some 4.67 acres in the Highlands Business Park to create some 14 jobs in phase one, doubling in the next phase. Mattson Holdings compounds medicine in batches for physicians offices and hospitals. Community Development Director Jon Ward told city council members at a Monday work session, Cookeville has been working […]
Cookeville Postpones Decision On RVs In Mobile Home Parks
Cookeville City Council began preparations for winter last night, purchasing 500 tons of road salt. Public Works Director Blake Mayo said the city is currently two-thirds full on salt. The city salted just once last winter, during the Christmas Eve weather event. Pricing did not change from a year ago. Council also voted Thursday night […]
Putnam Commission Approves Sale Of 12 Acres In Highlands Business Park
Putnam County Commission approved the sale of just over 12 acres in the Highlands Business Park for what the county is calling the Ponderosa Project. County Mayor Randy Porter said an existing company is looking to expand locally using two tracts at the business park. He said it will bring some 40 jobs with a […]
Cookeville To Consider Selling Two Highlands Business Park Lots
Cookeville City Council will consider selling two lots in the Highlands Business Park. The land is set to be developed by the Hollingsworth Company, which also developed the Ficosa building in the Business Park. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the lots will serve as “spec” sites for potential future industries. “This is an opportunity […]
Cookeville Employer Hoping To Expand To New Highlands Business Park Location
An existing Cookeville employer could potentially expand to a new location in the Highlands Business Park. Economic and Community Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer said that the expansion will bring 45 new jobs and a $16 million capital investment. “We’re super excited to see that,” Keifer said. “You know as companies grow they can locate anywhere […]
