Oak And West Broad Three-Way Stop Deemed Success
After testing out a new three-way stop at the Oak Avenue and West Broad Street intersection, Cookeville has deemed the change a success. The intersection was changed to a three-way stop to improve safety for drivers pulling out. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city is very happy with the results of […]
Cookeville Considering Changes To Dumpster Requirements
Cookeville City Council will consider making changes to the city’s dumpster requirements after discussions at a Monday work session. The amendments consist of adding dimensions, new inspection requirements, and requiring all dumpsters be screened to prevent trash from blowing out. Screen materials must be block/brick or a wooden privacy fence. Community Development Director Jon Ward […]
Cookeville AI Cameras Proving Beneficial, More Coming
Cookeville’s AI traffic cameras installed on the Willow Avenue corridor are already proving to be beneficial. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the cameras can track data and store it in a database that can be easily sent to T-DOT for review. Elrod said the city used a demo camera over a year […]
T-DOT Offers To Fix Cookeville’s Buffalo Valley Bridge
T-DOT has offered to take over the replacement of the Buffalo Valley Bridge over Cane Creek from the City Of Cookeville. Community Development Director Jon Ward told council during Monday’s work session the city initiated work on the bridge a few years ago. Ward said the city’s repairs to the bridge at that time were […]
Cookeville Roadside Trimming About Safety And Efficiency
Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city does receive complaints about how the city trims trees and brush along roadways. Crews have been out across the city in the last several weeks. Elrod said the city uses heavy-duty long-arm mowers that are designed to mow leafy vegetation. Elrod said the mowers can […]
Cookeville Trying 3-Way Stop At North Oak, West Broad
Cookeville will install a new three-way stop at the intersection of North Oak Avenue and West Broad Street Monday. The intersection currently only has one stop sign on North Oak Avenue. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the parallel parking on West Broad Street has made the intersection unsafe. “It is hard to […]
Cookeville Planning $1.3 Million Recycling Center Project
The City of Cookeville is budgeting some $1.3 million for renovations this fiscal year at the Stevens Street/Lowe Avenue Recycling Center. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said that center’s heavy use has driven the city to make it a complete recycling center. Elrod said efficiency and user friendliness are priorities on the project. […]
Public Works Trying To Fix Long-Time Flooding Issue On 4th
Cookeville Public Works working this week to replace 100 feet of storm drain at the intersection of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue to eliminate flooding issues. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said for years, when heavy rain occurs, a 30-inch diameter pipe clogs. The new drainpipe will be 60 inches wide and 38 inches […]
