Cookeville Considers $200K Playground Surface Renovation
The Cookeville City Council considered a major renovation to the Heart of the City Playground on Monday, with a proposal to repair and replace its surface. Leisure Services Director Chad McDonald said the playground surface that protects children when they fall is over 10 years old and has started to crack in several places. McDonald […]
Cookeville Considering Jefferson Utility Work For Repave
Cookeville City Council ready to award a bid for utility work on Jefferson Avenue following a Monday work session. Cookeville Sewer and Water Department Director Barry Turner said the project is tied to T-DOT’s project of widening Jefferson Avenue and the full repave of the street. Turner said while most of the underground work has […]
Cookeville Purchasing New Power Outage Reporting System
Cookeville purchasing a new outage management system, which officials say will improve communication and response times for utility customers. City Manager James Mills presented the request on behalf of the Energy Department, recommending a service agreement with Hometown Grid. Mills said the outage reporting system provides immediate feedback to customers and will work well with […]
Cookeville Sets Referendum For Dodson Branch Annexation
The Cookeville City Council held its final public hearing on the proposed Dodson Branch Road annexation Thursday night, clearing the way for voters in the affected area to decide the issue. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the proposed annexation includes approximately 258.5 acres and 55 parcels just outside the current city limits. If […]
Cookeville Plans To Keep Wags And Whiskers After Purchase
Cookeville plans to maintain operations at the Wags and Whiskers Spay and Neuter Clinic after purchasing the Miller Avenue property where the clinic is located. City Manager James Mills said the city has signed a lease with Wags and Whiskers to continue operating the clinic through June 30 of this year. Mills said the city […]
Cookeville Adds Key Venues For Alcohol Permit Exemptions
City Of Cookeville will exempt the Putnam County Convention Center, the new Putnam County Fairgrounds, and indoor events at the Leslie Towne Center from obtaining a Special Events Alcoholic Beverage Permit. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the city’s municipal code previously prohibited any alcohol on any city streets and city properties, with the exception of the […]
Cookeville To Make Improvements To Green Gate Lane
The Cookeville City Council discussed moving forward with paving and relocating a waterline on Green Gate Lane to assist with The Willows Development. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the improvements are the result of an agreement with Willow Avenue Church of Christ to acquire an estimated 20-feet of right of way on the south […]
Cookeville Considers Crisis Response Program Continuation
The Cookeville City Council discussed the future of the Cookeville Community Response Program during Monday’s work session, weighing whether to continue the initiative. City Manager James Mills said the city has partnered with Volunteer Behavioral Health through a grant to provide a response team rather than police to respond to non-violent mental crisis events. Cookeville […]
Mills: Meeting With RJ Corman About Oak Crossing Productive
Cookeville officials believe the meeting Wednesday with the owner of the local rail line went well. Cookeville wants to create a new railroad crossing at Oak Avenue to help realign traffic. City Manager James Mills said the meeting with RJ Corman was productive. “We did find out yesterday (that) we were required to submit an […]
Interstate Drive Widening Project Up For Design Contract
Cookeville officials will take the next step Thursday to widen a congested section of Interstate Drive and alleviate traffic issues near South Jefferson Avenue. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the contract will focus on design work. He said the project aims to coordinate with state paving schedules to improve traffic flow at the busy […]
