CityScape Awards Grants For Downtown Cookeville Facades

CityScape awarding an estimated $120,000 in grant funds to several downtown Cookeville businesses to assist in improvements. The funding comes from an estimated $255,000 state grant. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said several businesses received funding to make structural improvements. “We are going to be able to see some buildings be painted, we are going […]
Ralph’s Donuts Added To Historical Register Of Places

The National Park Service has officially added Ralph’s Donuts to the National Register of Historic Places. Ralph’s Donuts opened in 1962 and is the oldest donut shop in Cookeville. Owner John MacDonald said Ralph’s Donuts being added to the registry is an exciting honor. “It’s quite an accomplishment for a small business to stay open […]
Longtime Cookeville Donut Shop Serving On National Donut Day

This Friday might be an ordinary close to the week for some, but for Ralph’s Donuts, it is one of the busiest days of the year. It is National Donut Day, and people are celebrating by visiting the oldest donut shop in Cookeville. But, how do the donuts go from a mix of raw ingredients […]
Cookeville CityScape Adds Two New Ornaments

Two Cookeville hot spots can be seen hanging from Christmas trees this year. Cookeville CityScape is adding Dogwood Park and the historic Arcade Building to their line of holiday ornaments, bringing the total to eight different historic locations. Cookeville CityScape Executive Director Holly Freeman said Ralph’s Donuts and Cream City Ice Cream have been restocked, […]









