Residents Urge Infrastructure Focus In Plan Update, Growth
Cookeville residents are calling for a heightened focus on infrastructure and transportation as city officials update the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Resident Sam Matson said the city should prioritize options for getting around town that do not involve a car. Matson said he supports the bicycle network plan but wants to see it implemented more aggressively. […]
Byrdstown Awaiting Permit For Paradise View Project
The next phase of construction for the Paradise View Development on Dale Hollow Lake in Byrdstown will begin soon, pending a permit. The development will bring new condos and homes to Byrdstown. Mayor Sam Gibson said land for the condos has been cleared. Engineer Zeda Hillis said the next phase could begin soon. “We’ve sent […]
Affordable Housing Development In Overton Moving Forward
A 64-unit apartment complex in Overton County moving forward after the county commission approved an in lieu of taxes for the development. The relief was requested by the developers as part of its deal to construct the affordable housing. The units would be located on the corner of Rickman Road and Monterey Highway. Consultant Ray […]
Cookeville Postpones Lovelady Road Rezoning Decision To May 5th
Cookeville City Council voted 3 to 2 to postpone a rezoning on Lovelady Road Thursday night until the council’s May 5th meeting. Vice Mayor Laurin Wheaton and Council Member Mark Miller voted against postponing. Miller said that he was for the higher density rezoning because of a need for affordable housing in Cookeville. He said […]
Council Members Want To Explore Options With Lovelady Road Rezoning
Public outcry about the rezoning of some 107 acres on Lovelady Road has Cookeville City Council wanting to explore potential compromises. Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning to a higher density designation that could allow for the development of some 337 lots. Council members discussed the decision Monday during a work session in preparation for […]
Tech Traditional Housing Rate 5% Increase To Help With Maintenance
Tennessee Tech set to increase rates for traditional housing by some five percent. Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Cynthia Polk-Johnson said that the increase will help with needed maintenance to some of the halls. “We had some renovations happen some years ago and now we really have been looking at our facilities and determining […]
Fentress Commission Approves Grant Application To Housing Agency
Fentress County Commissioners voted Monday to submit an application to the Tennessee Housing Agency’s 2022 Grant Program. County Grant Writer Amanda Mainord said that the county could get up to $500,000 to help low-income, elderly or disabled citizens get important home repairs. “Windows, roofs, HVAC systems,” Mainord said. “And this grant which is different from […]
UCHRA Substance Abuse Program Want To Create Sustainable Solutions For Those Struggling
UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions program wants to give those struggling to get back on their feet an assist. SAS Housing Program Manager Luke Eldridge said that’s why they’re asking the community for donations of household and personal hygiene items. He said they want to help people not by fighting emergency with emergency, but by offering […]
UCHRA Seeking Regional Input On Services Needed
UCHRA is looking for residents across the region to take its Community Needs Assessment to help focus service efforts. Community Services Assistant Director Megan Spurgeon said UCHRA wants input from citizens, elected officials, law enforcement and more. Spurgeon said services are often tied to a certain poverty level, however that has expanded during the pandemic. […]
Transitional Housing and Job Needs Increasing For Cookeville
The need for transitional housing and employment has grown over the last year in Cookeville. UCHRA Substance Abuse Solutions Director Glen Sayes said his office sees 10 to 15 people a week who are in need of emergency or transitional housing. Sayes said the pandemic and a lack of affordable housing has made recovery a […]
