If You Give To Cookeville Rescue Mission, Where Does That Money Go?
The city of Cookeville is encouraging residents to give to charities instead of panhandlers, but where would your money go? Cookeville Rescue Mission Executive Director Bruce Bailey said for them, donations keep the doors open 24/7 and get people off the street. “Whether it is walk-ins or by law enforcement may bring them by at […]
Shelton Hoping For Help From Legislature On Panhandling
As Cookeville considers a new panhandling ordinance, one issue would be citing individuals on state right of ways. For example, the corner of Jefferson Avenue and I-40 as well as I-40 and Highway 111. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said the city has explored that issue with Representative Ryan Williams. Shelton said it is something other […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Director Supports Proposed Panhandling Ordinance
“The surge in panhandling in Cookeville is a mystery to everybody.” That’s Cookeville Rescue Mission Director Bruce Bailey. He said panhandlers run across the I-40 and Jefferson Avenue intersection and other busy streets frequently. Not only has this turned into a safety issue, he said, but an economic one as well. “I’ve lived in other […]
