Hometown Engineer Chad Gilbert Named Cookeville Mayor
Hometown engineer Chad Gilbert will serve as the next Mayor of Cookeville after securing the most votes in the City Council race. Chad Gilbert said the opportunity to lead his own community follows a campaign focused on his previous four years of service to the city. Gilbert said the election results were the culmination of […]
Cookeville Quarry Site Continues To Produce, Limit Problems
A quarry project that caused concerns among Cookeville residents has now changed ownership, and work will continue for multiple years to clear the site. Rogers Group Vice President and Jonathan Niebel said the site at the intersection of Spring Street and Interstate 40 will take at least a decade to clear. Niebel said the facility […]
Cookeville Strengthens South Maple After Storm Washouts
Cookeville Public Works completed emergency repairs on South Maple Avenue to reinforce road shoulders after heavy weekend rainfall caused significant washouts. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city closed the roadway to address safety concerns following five inches of rain that fell during two short, high-velocity storms. This came after the road closed […]
White County Passes Indefinite Ban On Data Centers
An indefinite ban on data centers across White County put in place by County Commissioners to prevent potential strain on the county’s electrical and water infrastructure. White County Executive Denny Robinson said the commission decided to be proactive. “There was just too much unknown about what impact they have on the community,” Robinson said. “There’s […]
Crossville Council Approves New Data Center Moratorium
Crossville City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday to establish a two-year moratorium on data centers within the city limits. Mayor RJ Crawford said the moratorium provides time for officials to establish proper guidelines and ensure that these facilities do not over-extend the city. Cumberland County has passed a similar ruling. “I […]
Cookeville Improves Aging Sidewalks, Downtown Walkability
Cookeville is upgrading deteriorated sidewalks on South Walnut Ave to meet ADA standards as part of a broader plan to improve walkability downtown. Director of Public Works Mary Beth Elrod said the city is currently focusing on sections of South Walnut and Church Street to ensure all utility and concrete issues are resolved before repaving […]
UC Communities Approve New Regional Transportation Plan
The Center Hill and Dale Hollow Rural Planning Organizations approved a new two-year work plan with T-DOT to coordinate regional infrastructure and safety projects through 2028. Dale Hollow Rural Planning Organization Coordinator Mark Dudney said the agreement establishes foundational structure for how the organizations collaborate with state and local officials. Dudney said the plan fulfills […]
Failing Floor Forces South York Transfer Station Repairs
Fentress County preparing to replace the failing concrete floor at the South York Highway transfer station to ensure the continued movement of waste out of the county. Fentress County Solid Waste Director Michael Rick said the project involves pouring two feet of new concrete on top of the existing floor and adding a new ramp. […]
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. […]
Cookeville Closes South Maple Avenue For Erosion Repair
Cookeville repairing erosion along the shoulders of South Maple Ave to ensure the safety of the thousands of commuters who travel the roadway daily. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the week-long closure involves routine maintenance to address large drop-offs and unsafe areas caused by stormwater and vehicles leaving the pavement. Elrod said the […]
