Road Conditions Improved Tuesday, Extreme Caution Urged Until AM
Sunshine showed its power Tuesday though temperatures never got much about 18 degrees across the Upper Cumberland as the dig out begins from the Sunday-Monday storm. “We’ve actually been pretty pleasantly surprised today with the thawing that we’ve seen on the main roads,” Putnam County Emergency Management Director Brandon Smith said. “A lot of the […]
Pickett Commissioners Asking For T-DOT Assistance For 111 Turn Lanes
The Pickett County Commissioners expressed concern Monday night about the state of traffic safety along Highway 111, with the need for additional turning lanes discussed. Multiple officials shared the need for more turning lanes during the meeting, citing intersections that have had dangerous or even fatal accidents in the area. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said […]
Work Remains To Better Market Cookeville’s Lemon Farris Industrial Site
Cookeville continues to market the Lemon Farris site off Highway 111 to prospective industries, but Community Development Director Jon Ward said more work will be done in the months to come. “The grant is still open,” Ward said. “We have not completed the work yet, the due diligence work on the site, but we hope […]
HWY 111 Cookeville Travel Center Set To Open This Month
The Highway 111 Cookeville Travel Center is set to open by the end of this month. Director of Operations David McCormick said major construction is complete as contractors finish minor details. “Hopefully by the end of the week, we will have our certificate of occupancy, so we can start bringing in merchandise and getting vendors […]
Sparta Tree Board To Present HWY 111 Landscaping Project To TDOT
The Sparta Tree Board has the preliminary design prepared for a $30,000 landscaping project coming to the main off ramps on Highway 111. Board Member Donna Fare said the next step is to present the plans to TDOT for approval. “We would like to have everything finalized so that we can plant in the late […]
Residents Express Concern About Rezoning Of Cookeville’s Lovelady Road Property
A potential 300-lot subdivision on Lovelady Road on Highway 111 near South Jefferson Avenue drew the ire of residents at a Monday night Cookeville Planning Commission meeting. The Commission voted 7-2 in favor of rezoning some 107-acres from low-density to high-density residential. Resident David King said that he’s considered about what traffic will look like […]
Byrdstown Considering Pump Station For Interested Developers
Byrdstown has two parties interested in developing near Highway 111, but a pump station will be required to accommodate the growth. The most expensive part to provide water already exists, an unused line that stretches to the site. Mayor Sam Gibson said spending about $30,000 for a pump station would be a small price considering […]
Lettering On Sparta Gateway Monuments Completed, Project Reaching End
Those driving to Sparta on Highway 111 will notice progress on new welcome signs while entering the city limits. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said even though the lettering is up on the gateway monuments, a few parts of the project remain. “The only thing that we are lacking now are the lights and the concrete […]
All Livingston Water Pressure Issues Should Be Resolved Monday
Livingston residents can expect all water pressure issues to be resolved on Monday. Mayor Curtis Hayes said a 12 inch water line burst along Highway 111 on Sunday morning causing outages and low pressure. Hayes said no residents should be without water or experiencing low pressure by the end of business hours. “When you have […]
Upgraded Travel Center And Gas Station Coming To Highway 111
The former Amish gas station and truck stop site on Highway 111 will soon see some major upgrades. Cookeville Codes Director Jeff Littrell said developers have put in a site plan to tear down the building and put in a 16,200 square-foot travel center. He said that it could be a plus for both city […]
