Cookeville Gets First Draft Of 10-Year Parks And Recreation Plan
Cookeville should look at an indoor aquatic facility, better uses for the Ensor Sink Natural Area, and an extension of the rail trail to Monterey. Those among the recommendations in the city’s 10-year recreation plan. Nashville-based consultant group Kimley-Horn presented the draft plan Monday night with an assessment of the Leisure Services department and both short-term […]
Leisure Services Will Share Master Plan First Draft
Cookeville’s Leisure Services Department will unveil the first draft of its 10-year recreation master plan at a Monday public meeting. The draft is the result of research, surveys, and comparisons done by consulting group Kimley-Horn in partnership with the Leisure Services Department. Director Rick Woods said the master plan will as a road map for […]
Dogwood Park Fountain To Get Upgrades
The Dogwood Park Fountain will get an upgrade on its light system and water jet system. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the department originally feared the repairs could cost up to $150,000. The City Council approved the $63,000 budgeted updates at their meeting Thursday. After fixing the fountain’s operational issues from last year, Woods […]
Cookeville Amends Its 2030 Land Use Plan; Replaces Playground
Cookeville City Council approved just the third amendment to the 2030 Land Use Plan at its Thursday meeting. The West Broad Street area from Pippin Road to County Farm Road will now be eligible for local commercial development. Planning Director Jon Ward said the impacts of the tornado and the extension of sanitary service to […]
Cookeville Moving Bank Accounts
The City of Cookeville will be moving its bank accounts to First Bank. Cookeville City Council approved a four-year agreement Thursday night to change its banking partner from Regions Bank. Finance Director Brenda Imel said the bank met all the requirements of the city’s bidding process and will provide the best interest rate. “Based on […]
Cookeville Looking To Acquire 31 Acres To Expand Cane Creek
Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday to acquire 31.39 acres off Buffalo Valley Road to expand Cane Creek Park. City Manager James Mills has set an option on the land set to expire November 30. The total price: $350,000. “I’m really excited to bring this to the council,” Mills said at Monday’s Work Session. “The […]
Cookeville Council Approves Social Work Contract
Cookeville City Council approved a contract with UCHRA Thursday night to provide social work assistance to Cookeville Police. The pilot program will provide on-call service for police 24/7. The SAS program team will provide assistance with housing, mental health services, substance abuse, and other needs for people needing help. “We need a service with social […]
Cookeville Reopens Playgrounds
The City of Cookeville will reopen playgrounds at city parks Saturday. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said as warmer weather returned, demand to use the playgrounds has increased. “We have a lot of requests, a lot of interest, and a lot of people anxious to play,” Woods said. “It’s beautiful weather. Our numbers seemed to […]
Dogwood Park Fountain Remains Closed
The Dogwood Park Fountain will remain closed until further notice. State guidelines last week suggested all splash pads will remain closed. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said Cookeville will continue to follow the state recommendations. “If that changes next week, then we will look to see if reopening makes sense for our community based on […]
Dogwood Park Fountain Remains Closed
Cookeville officials continue to follow state guidelines by keeping the Dogwood Park fountain closed. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said keeping people physically distanced is the main reason for keeping the fountain closed at this time. “Personally, I know people who really enjoy that fountain and the playground,” Shelton said. “It would be a great place […]
