Cookeville Approves Subdividing Commercial Units
The Cookeville City Council approved an amendment to the city’s zoning code that allows commercial-zoned properties to be subdivided into individual commercial units. Council Member Eric Walker raised concerns about parking requirements and shared parking agreements, saying they could limit the types of businesses allowed in some units. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the […]
Cookeville Breaks Ground On New Cane Creek Splash Pad
Cookeville Officials broke ground on the new splash pad and playground at Cane Creek Park Friday. The $2.6 million project will be located next to the Cane Creek Recreation Center. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the additions at Cane Creek are worth the investment. “We had discussed at one point a water park,” Wheaton said. […]
Cookeville Celebrates Phase Two Of East 10th Street Completion
Cookeville officials celebrated the completion of phase two of the East 10th Street widening project Monday morning. Phase two widened East 10th Street from Wilson Avenue to Fisk Road. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said that completing phase two is a huge accomplishment. “It was ahead of schedule, it was under budget, and this is going […]
Wheaton: 10th Street Expansion Project Phase Three Challenging
Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the soon to be completed phase two of the 10th Street expansion will be a long term benefit to the community. The project should wrap in the next few weeks. Wheaton said the third phase of the project from Fisk Road to North Washington will be the most difficult piece. […]
Cookeville Approves Purchase Of Old Wilson Plant
Cookeville City Council approved the purchase of the old Wilson Plant property Thursday. The city will spend $3.2 million on the purchase from HCA Health Services. Council Member Eric Walker said purchasing the property supports local business owners. “This gives us the opportunity to take what has been a site that nobody has been able […]
Target, Home Depot Coming To Cookeville, Off I-40 & Willow
Construction will begin next month on a new Home Depot and Target at the corner of Willow Avenue and Interstate 40, the city announced Monday. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the shopping center, called the Willows, will bring in millions of dollars for the city through sales tax revenue. “We can just turn around and reinvest […]
Retaining Wall Work Added To CPAC Scope
Cookeville entering negotiations for the repairs of a retaining wall at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said that while in the design phase of the improvements they discovered a retaining wall on the east side of the building that needs to be replaced. Woods said that expanding the current project […]
Mills Receives High Marks From Evaluation
Cookeville City Manager James Mills received a score of 4.88 out of 5 on his annual assessment from City Council. Attorney Danny Rader said Mills’ strongest categories were business and finance, leadership, and his relationship with the council. After accepting the assessment, Mayor Laurin Wheaton entertained a motion to give Mills a fifteen percent salary […]
Council Removes Streets From Alcohol Rules
Cookeville City Council voted 4-1 Thursday night to restrict alcohol at public events only to the Leslie Town Center parking lot or the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The council removed the portion of the new ordinance that would have allowed alcohol on selected streets, for events or festivals. Council also added an exclusion to the ordinance […]
Medical Zoning Revised, Amid Methadone Clinic Concerns
Cookeville City Council voted unanimously Thursday to amend the zoning code, clarifying the rules for where certain medical facilities, including methadone clinics, could locate. But after the vote, multiple council members made it clear that they do not want a methadone facility in Cookeville. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the city’s current zoning rules were too […]
