Cookeville Woman Injured In Wednesday I-40 Accident
A Cookeville woman was injured Wednesday morning in an I-40 accident in Putnam County. 61-year-old Marianne Brown was traveling east in a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro when she struck the rear of a 2020 Kenworth Semi-Tractor driven by 65-year-old Ronald Vosekuil of Spartanburg, South Carolina. After striking the vehicle, Brown then ran into a guardrail on […]
Vehicle Accident Causing I-40 Traffic Delays Near Exit 300
A multi-vehicle crash resulting in a fuel spill on I-40 west bound causing traffic delays Wednesday afternoon. The right lane near mile marker 299 closed to traffic due to the accident. No injuries have been reported.
TBI Investigating Friday Night Officer-Involved Shooting In Cumberland
The TBI is investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting of a man during an altercation with a deputy of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department Friday night. Preliminary information indicates around 9 p.m. Friday dispatchers received a report of a pickup truck traveling in the wrong direction on I-40 near mile marker 311. A […]
TBI Leading Investigation Into Friday Night I-40 Officer Shooting
The TBI investigating an officer involved shooting along Interstate 40 in Crossville Friday night. Westbound lanes of I-40 near mile marker 311 were closed for a couple of hours. The interstate reopened after midnight. Cumberland County Sheriffs investigators were on the scene. It is not clear what led to the shooting. The condition of the […]
Two Injuried And One Charged After Exit 299 Tractor Trailer Accident
An accident involving multiple tractor trailers near exit 299 on I-40 resulted in two injuries and one charge of failing to exercise due care Thursday. Tennessee Highway Patrol reports 70-year-old Bobby Gene Williams was traveling east and collided with a cable barrier. As a result, the barrier entered the west bound lane and struck another […]
Cookeville Park And Ride Lot Temp. Closes Monday For Trimming
The Highway 111 park and ride lot off I-40 will be temporary closed Monday. T-DOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said crews will be trimming vegetation on that day. “The city police in the area have requested this vegetation clearing, and the parking area most be empty for our crews to perform this work,” Bradley […]
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 […]
T-DOT Targeting I-40 Smithville Exit Repairs For Late 2021
T-DOT hopes to award the Highway 56 overpass bridge repair project in the fall. The damage along Interstate 40 is from a truck striking a beam on the bridge at the Smithville exit several weeks ago. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley said there is no expectation that repairs could close any interstate lanes. “Our goal […]
Resurfacing And Closures On I-40 Through Cookeville Beginning Sunday
Resurfacing will begin this week on I-40 through Cookeville. Paving from mile marker 281 to 287 beginning Sunday. The work will require temporary lane closures from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Motorists are advised to be prepared and alert for slower traffic and personnel entering and exiting the work area.
