Bids Under Budget For Cookeville Gateway Signs
Bids came in under budget for Cookeville’s Monument sign project in partnership with Tennessee Tech. Economic and Community Development Director Jon Ward said a bid of some $720,000 for two signs sits in the ballpark of the original estimated project cost. He said that price would be split with Tennessee Tech. Ward said the signs […]
South Jefferson Sewer Rehab $188K Over Original Cost
Cookeville City Council approved a change order of some $188,000 to the South Jefferson Avenue sewer rehab project. Water and Sewer Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the change pushes the final cost of the project over $2 million. He said the project improved water and sewer lines from I-40 to the Putnam County Courthouse. […]
Run For The Wall Returns To Cookeville Sunday
The Run For The Wall event returns to Cookeville Sunday afternoon with 320 veterans riding motorcycles into town. Director of Tourism Shan Stout said the bikers ride from California to Washington, D.C. to pay respect for all veterans, especially POWs and those killed in action. Stout said citizens are encouraged to line South Jefferson Avenue […]
South Jefferson Widening Running Months Behind
Cookeville’s South Jefferson Avenue widening project stands at least one-year behind the original timeline set for the project. The project was originally scheduled for completion in September, 2024. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said the contractor had requested a 146-day extension back in 2022. Now, the work is some eight months behind that […]
New Gateway Signs Approved For 2 I-40 Cookeville Exits
Cookeville has received final approval to install gateway monument signs at the Interstate 40 exits on Willow Avenue and Jefferson Avenue. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the signs will read “Cookeville, Home of Tennessee Tech.” He said the project is part of T-DOT’s Gateway Monument program. Ward said TDOT has a significant list of […]
I-40 Delays Possible Early Sunday With Utility Work
Rolling roadblocks set for early Sunday morning on I-40 through Putnam County. The utility work will impact traffic from 6am-8am, according to T-DOT. The work will be done in both the east and westbound lanes of I-40 between mile markers 290 and 304. T-DOT said delays are expected. “Drivers are encouraged to use caution as […]
I-40 Roadblocks Sunday As Crews Complete Scheduled Utility Work
Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct rolling roadblocks early Sunday morning allowing utility work along I-40. Motorists should be prepared to stop between exit 290 eastbound and 311 westbound. The work will take place from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Personnel and equipment will be traveling through the work zone during that time.
Roane Co Wildfire Impacting I-40 Traffic Heading Towards Knoxville
If you have plans to travel to Knoxville this afternoon, you may face traffic delays as portions of I-40 are closed due to a Roane County wildfire. The far right lane going westbound is closed near mile marker 343. The road closure is a precaution as the State Department of Forestry tries to contain the […]
Tractor-Trailer Catching On Fire Slows I-40 Traffic Wednesday
A tractor-trailer loaded with frozen turkeys caught fire on I-40 Wednesday morning at the 268-mile marker. According to a report from THP, one of the brakes on the trailer locked causing it to overheat and eventually catch fire, burning the trailer and its contents. The tractor was able to disconnect before the trailer could cause […]
Hendersonville Man Facing Felony Charges After Tuesday Spring St. Crash
A Hendersonville man is facing felony charges following an incident on Highway 70 Tuesday afternoon. 34-year-old Samuel Quinnton Edwards is charged with felony evading arrest by motor vehicle, felon in possession of a handgun, felony possession of methamphetamine and marijuana, felony possession of a handgun during the commission of a felony, leaving a scene of […]
