DeKalb Clean Up Aims To Boost Local Tourism, Appearances
DeKalb County conducting a countywide cleanup initiative to improve the community’s appearance ahead of the tourism season. DeKalb County Solid Waste Director Chris Chapman said the department is using advertising and community outreach to encourage residents to participate in the effort. Chapman said the county is providing dumpsters in different locations and coordinating with local […]
Cookeville Council Mulls Four New Public Works Trucks
Cookeville City Council will consider plans Thursday to purchase four new Public Works vehicles to modernize its fleet and replace equipment lost in recent fires. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the department is seeking a Front Load Garbage Truck, a Grinder Truck, a Dumpster Truck and Street Sweeper. Elrod said the new streetsweeper will […]
Bids Open For Interstate Drive, Jefferson Avenue Widening
Bids open Tuesday to award a summer project to widen Interstate Drive at South Jefferson Avenue according to Cookeville Public Works. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the project includes a 150-foot lane widening to create a dedicated right-hand turn lane. Elrod said the expansion will allow for two full straight-through lanes from Interstate […]
Cookeville Planning Next Steps For Old Wilson Property
Cookeville has officially closed on the 5.3 acres downtown that housed the Wilson Plant. City Manager James Mills said the city has been interested in the property, located on southwest corner of Cedar Avenue and Depot Street, for several years. Mills said the city council is currently working to develop their vision of parking, green […]
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. […]
Cookeville Considering Privatizing Lawn Care Service
Cookeville wants to privatize its lawn care services in an effort to save money and get other projects done. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the city received six bids from landscaping companies. He said the city could save money on labor and equipment by selecting the low bids for services at each city location […]
Cookeville Public Works Working Daily To Repair Potholes
Cookeville Public Works has a patch truck roaming city streets to seek out and repair potholes. Public Works Director Blake Mayo said potholes are a problem the city tends to year-round, but especially during the winter. Snow plows combined with freezing temperatures lead to more potholes. He said the city repairs potholes starting with the […]
Cookeville Applies For Modernization Grant For Congested Intersections
Cookeville hoping for new T-DOT money to help modernize traffic signals along South Jefferson Avenue and a more coordinated traffic flow from Interstate Drive to Bunker Hill Road. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the stoplights at the intersections are currently connected through copper loops. The new system would allow the area to be monitored […]
Cookeville Public Works Completes Final Walk Through For Spring St. Sidewalk Phase I
Cookeville Public Works saw a successful final walk-through for Phase I of Spring Street’s sidewalk project with the state. Public Works Director Blake Mayo said that this process occurs with every similar project. He said the department, T-DOT, and the project’s construction inspector walk the length of the job to make sure the work is […]
Former Cookeville Public Works Employee Arrested For Felony Theft
A former Cookeville Public Works employee has been arrested by the Cookeville Police Department for felony theft. Alan Dwayne Allen was investigated after the city became aware of discrepancies regarding the purchase of vehicle parts in April. After reviewing the questionable invoices and confirming the discrepancies, the incident was reported to the Cookeville Police Department […]
