Crossville Businessman And Civic Leader Mayberry Dies
Crossville City Council Member James Mayberry passed away Monday morning. Mayberry previously served as Mayor Of Crossville from 2014-2022. He is also the owner of Mayberry Complete Home Furnishings in Cookeville and Crossville. Crossville City Manager Valerie Hale said in a statement Mayberry truly loved the city. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
New Neal Street LDS Church Enters Construction Phase
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has begun construction for a new facility at 750 Neal Street in Cookeville. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the project is currently in the early stages of development as crews begin preparing the land for the new structure. Ward said the church is relocating from its […]
Dekalb Commissioners Approve Zoning Analysis, Study
The DeKalb County Commission unanimously approved a motion Monday to allow the Planning Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of all county zoning options. Comissioners voted down a similar proposal earlier this spring, but growing concern about quarries, data centers and solar facilities seemed to change minds. County Executive Matt Adcock said the planning group […]
Jennings Honored For Historic Cookeville Planning Leadership
Cookeville officials honored Judy Jennings for more than two decades of service to the city and the planning commission. City Administrator James Mills said Jennings has provided a high level of expertise to the community. Jennings served for 22 years after being appointed in 2004, holding roles as the Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission […]
Robin Lane Sidewalks Deferred To Building Permit Phase
Sidewalk requirements for a new Robin Lane subdivision deferred until the building permit phase to assist a local resident with estate planning. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the Arthur Dale Gunter subdivision consists of approximately 4.31 acres and is being divided into five lots. Ward said the new plat would meet all minimum […]
Next Steps Approved For New Baxter Pediatric Office
A rezoning request moving forward in Baxter to allow a new medical facility on Main Street. Ascend Pediatrics presented the application to the Baxter Municipal Planning Commission. The rezoning will transition the property at 420 Main Street from low-density residential to a central commercial district. “We would like to construct a 3,500 to 4,000 square […]
Private Schools In CI Zone Runs Into Council Questions
Cookeville City Council discussed the potential to allow private and parochial schools in Commercial Industrial zones as New Colossus Academy looks to build on the Mackie Farm. Community Development Director Jon Ward said public, technical, vocational, and K-12 schools are already permitted in CI zones. He said this would align private schools with the city’s […]
Jackson County Commission Discuss Drawbacks Of Possible Planning Commission
Jackson County Commissioners raised questions about project delays, water and sewer requirements, transferring land, and what projects would be covered in discussing the idea of a planning commission. Commissioners heard from UCDD Planning and Community Development Director Tommy Lee as the county begins the process of exploring whether a planning commission would make sense. The […]
Fast Food Chain Interested In Old Kentucky Commons; Wants Changes
Wendy’s is interested in a new Cookeville location at the Old Kentucky Commons Shopping Center, off 10th Street. The Cookeville Planning Department has accepted a request to study changes to the original Planned Commercial Development overview for the shopping center, and specifically, for the Wendy’s site. That plan was developed by the city and was […]
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, […]
