T-DOT Preparing For Two Paving Projects In Overton County
T-DOT is preparing for repaving projects on Highway 111 and Highway 52 in Overton County. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said Highway 111 will also get new traffic loops and improved curb ramps. Bradley said that between September 19 through October 31 drivers will need to be cautious while travelling on Highway 111. “Drivers travelling this […]
New Signs Welcoming Sparta Drivers Nearing Completion
Sparta aims for a late September completion date for a new set of gateway monuments. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the welcome signs along Highway 111 at the northern and southern city limits will be a good fit for the city. “The basic shape of the sign is there,” Hennessee said. “The structure is complete. […]
Cookeville To Explore Geotechnical Services For Land Development
Cookeville City Council will consider a proposal for geotechnical exploration land off of Highway 111 and I-40. Economic Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer said the location has some 100 acres at Mackie’s Farm that could be developed. She said the service is a common practice for land development. “Basically we’ll take some soil borings and we’ll […]
Cookeville Installing Signs Discouraging Motorists From Giving Cash To Panhandlers
The city of Cookeville has begun installing signs that discourage motorists from giving cash to panhandlers. The signage located on popular intersections and roads such as the I-40 Highway 111 intersection. The metal signs state, “Say no to panhandling, contribute to the solution, give to charities.” Mayor Ricky Shelton said it is an attempt to […]
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 PD Carrying The Torch Supporting Special Olympics
The Cookeville Police Department will carry the flame of hope Saturday during the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said this event is to support the Special Olympics. Leonard said that Cookeville Police are still looking for residents to sign up and join them on their 15.6 mile run. “The Special Olympics Tennessee is […]
Sparta Expects To Complete Gateway Monument Project By Late-Summer
Bids will go out for Sparta’s gateway monument project Monday in hope to complete the project by late-summer. This comes following approval from the board of mayor and aldermen Thursday night. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said there will be a recommendation of who to award the project to by Sparta’s next meeting on May 6. […]
Livingston Man Injured In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-40
A Livingston man was injured Thursday morning when he collided with a tractor-trailer while merging onto Interstate 40. 20-year-old William Oliver of Livingston suffered minor injuries and was transported to Cookeville Regional. Oliver was merging onto the interstate from Highway 111. Oliver merged from the off-ramp into the right hand lane and then the left […]
Phase One Of 10th Street Project Aligned With Shopping Center Opening
Cookeville City Council will approve the first big step Thursday to move the 10th Street widening project forward. Council will approve contracts to begin the right of way acquisitions along 10th Street. Public Works Director Greg Brown said the project will be done in two phases, starting from Chocolate Drive to Wilson Avenue. “We’re trying to […]
Overton Will Explore Expansion For Ambulance Services
Overton County will look to expand its ambulance services building to add sleeping quarters for its growing staff. The county was considering a property swap, but the prospective location on Highway 111 was valued $365,000 higher than the current ambulance services property. County Executive Ben Danner said the county can pay for the expansion with […]
