Residents Worried About Traffic, Density Smith Road Project
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved an increased density of 12 homes for property along Bill Smith Road Monday night. Residents voiced concerns including increased traffic and possible poor quality in the construction. James Loates lives about a block from the lot. He said photos presented at the meeting do not show how small it is. […]
Developer Asks For Delay In Wendy’s Signage Discussion At Old Kentucky
Cookeville City Council accepted a request Thursday night to postpone an appeals hearing on additional signage for the Old Kentucky Road shopping development. Developer Wayne Cravens had asked for the hearing after the Planning Commission denied an additional free standing pole sign for a proposed Wendy’s fast food location. “He is evaluating moving an approved […]
Cookeville Planning Rezone Former Claude Darwin Despite Parking Concerns
Cookeville’s former Claude Darwin Housing Units have been rezoned, allowing the remaking of that property to go forward. The Cookeville Planning Commission unanimously approved the rezoning. Concerns raised about the complex continuing with on-street parking only. Community Development Director Jon Ward said there was not much that could be done. “Being as this has existed […]
Wingstop Takes Last Commercial Spot At Shoppes At Eagle Point
Wingstop is coming to Cookeville’s Shoppes At Eagle Point. Community Development Director Jon Ward said it is the last spot in the shopping center. Ward said a building permit has been issued, so Wingstop is now free to remodel the space. Ward said businesses contact the city daily about locating here. Finding a space can […]
Cookeville Council Unsure About Impact Of RVs In Mobile Home Park Changes
It’s like putting toothpaste back in the tube. That’s how Cookeville City Attorney Dan Rader described the city’s proposed zoning code changes regarding RVs in the city’s existing mobile home parks. The Planning Department wants to clean up conflicting letters and permits that have been issued over the years that allowed the practice. But at […]
Cookeville Working To Fill Expanded Economic Development Role
Cookeville officials looking at resumes to fill the role of Economic Development and Grant Coordinator. Melinda Keifer continues to assist the city in a part-time role after her 2022 retirement. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the role has been changed to work both on economic opportunities for business and industry as well as grants. […]
Cookeville Planning Approves RV Changes For Mobile Home Parks
Cookeville Planning Commission approved changes to the zoning code Monday night designed to allow RVs in existing mobile home parks. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the rules apply to existing mobile home parks within the city limits. Existing codes would be used for any future mobile home developments within Cookeville. Under the rules approved, […]
Work Remains To Better Market Cookeville’s Lemon Farris Industrial Site
Cookeville continues to market the Lemon Farris site off Highway 111 to prospective industries, but Community Development Director Jon Ward said more work will be done in the months to come. “The grant is still open,” Ward said. “We have not completed the work yet, the due diligence work on the site, but we hope […]
Rezoning Approved For Property At Cookeville’s West Broad & Crescent
Cookeville City Council voted to rezone some four acres off West Broad Street to local commercial Thursday night. The four acres on Crescent Drive are located adjacent to the former Bob’s Body Shop property that has been cleared in recent months. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the land currently has two different zones and […]
Cookeville Planning Commission Denies North Jefferson Rezoning
Cookeville’s Planning Commission denied a request to rezone a North Jefferson Avenue property near Tennessee Tech from residential to commercial Monday night. The .53 acre property, located near 7th Avenue, is currently zoned RS-15, a low-density residential zoning. The property owner wants to use the location for a full-service hair salon. Resident Susan Vandergriff said […]
