Cookeville Unveils Tennessee’s Largest New Splash Pad
Cookeville officials officially opened the city’s new splash pad and companion playground at Cane Creek Park during a Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. Leisure Services and Public Facilities Department Director Chad McDonald said the facility represents a significant investment in the local community and serves as a new hub for families. McDonald said the project required extensive […]
Cookeville To Vote On Life-Saving, Staff Health Screenings
Cookeville officials are moving forward with a health initiative that City Manager James Mills said has already saved the lives of municipal employees. Mills said the city partners with Cookeville Regional Medical Center each year to provide comprehensive wellness screenings for staff members. Mills said the program has successfully identified cases of cancer and high […]
Cookeville Approves Specialized Interstate Drive Repairs
Cookeville officials are moving forward with a specialized grout injection project to repair a significant roadway settlement on Interstate Drive that has created a noticeable dip for motorists. City Manager James Mills said the project targets a section of the road near Starbucks and Smart Bank. Public Works officials recommended a $319,000 bid from a […]
City Council Approves Wags And Whiskers Lease Extension
The Cookeville City Council approved a six-month lease extension for Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue to continue operating a spay and neuter clinic at 180 Miller Road. City Manager James Mills said the city assumed the existing lease in January after purchasing the property, which houses the Major Michael Shipley Spay Neuter Clinic. The Cookeville-Putnam […]
Cookeville Council Mulls Four New Public Works Trucks
Cookeville City Council will consider plans Thursday to purchase four new Public Works vehicles to modernize its fleet and replace equipment lost in recent fires. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the department is seeking a Front Load Garbage Truck, a Grinder Truck, a Dumpster Truck and Street Sweeper. Elrod said the new streetsweeper will […]
Cane Creek Splash Pad Opening Expected Before Summer
Cookeville officials say the long-awaited splash pad at Cane Creek Park is expected to open later this month. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the project is in its final stages, with most of the heavy work already completed. “Well, the splash pad is nearly complete,” Mills said. “The playground is complete, the parking lot […]
Mills Projects Surplus Through Conservative Fiscal Strategy
City Manager James Mills projects a budget surplus for Cookeville in the new fiscal year as the process approaches. Mills said the city recently completed several weeks of meetings with individual department heads to evaluate specific needs and capital requirements for the municipality as a whole. Mills said the local government maintains a consistent policy […]
Cookeville Negotiates With T-DOT On Jefferson Curb Replacement
Cookeville officials are negotiating with TDOT to replace the curbing along Jefferson Avenue as part of an upcoming summer resurfacing project. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the city is working with the state to address the deteriorating infrastructure between Stevens Street and the square. Mills said the current curbing is broken and unattractive, making […]
Rail Infrastructure Upgrades Included In New State Budget
The Tennessee Legislature approved a $20 million funding infusion for short-line railroads, a move that could help the Upper Cumberland. The money will support track maintenance and infrastructure repairs. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary told the Joint Economic Community Development Board Tuesday. The investment follows a push from local leaders. “So we can see some […]
Cookeville Approves Purchase Of New Sanitation Truck
Cookeville City Council approved the purchase of a new side-loading sanitation truck Thursday night. The truck will cost the city an estimated $402,000. City Manager James Mills said the council’s approval allows the city to get in the queue. The money will be included in next fiscal year’s budget. “These big pieces of equipment take […]
