Celina To Meet With TDEC On Next Step For Splash Pad
Celina officials will meet with TDEC this week to discuss the next steps in its splash pad project. City Recorder Timeka Garrison said the state needs to approve the water system used since the Obey River may be utilized. “Before you guys can even come up with a budget on the splash pad, we still […]
Sparta Mayor Working On Splash Pad And Upgrading Playground Equipment
Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery has reappointed the city’s Parks and Recreation Board in an effort to reactivate the body. Lowery said the board of the previous administration stopped meeting. Lowery said he wanted to reform the body to start planning for possible projects. “We’ve got a lot in store for Sparta in the next three […]
Celina Splash Pad Moving Forward Following Corp Approval
The Army Corp of Engineers has granted Celina permission to start construction on a splash pad at Donaldson Park. Mayor Luke Collins sad he is excited to see the project move forward after a year long process to get the approval, “The next thing would be to decide exactly what kind of splash pad we […]
Smithville Splash Pad Operating With No Issues
The Smithville Splash pad has been in high-use since being installed two-months ago. Mayor Josh Miller said the project was completed to the city’s standards and has not faced issues since opening. “Smithville is a small town, we don’t have the luxuries of Cookeville and other big towns have, but I do think it is […]
Celina Aldermen Approve Land Survey For Splash Pad
The Celina Board of Aldermen has officially selected Donaldson Park as the location for its proposed splash pad. Mayor Luke Collins said the city has approved a $3,500 contract to survey the land. “There is a lot of discussion that still has to be done,” Collins said. “I’ve visited the splash pad in Livingston and […]
Smithville Aldermen Okay Funding To Build Splash Pad
Smithville will be getting a new splash pad after the Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a budget amendment for the project Monday. City Administrator Hunter Hendrixson said $173,000 has been allocated for the Green Brook Park project. “There’s always been requests for something to do for the kids and what can the city do […]
Morristown Community Center Will Benefit Both Locals and Visitors
The City of Morristown’s work on a new 115,000-square-foot aquatic and community center could serve as a model as Cookeville begins exploration in future Leisure Services projects. Morristown Mayor Gary Chesney said that the idea for a center has been in public conversation within the community since the late 1990s. Chesney said they funded the […]
COVID, Administration Change Delays Jamestown Splash Pad Construction
The Jamestown splash pad project has been held up and construction will not begin until August. Chief Financial Officer Gail Dishmon said COVID supply chain delays were at the root of the setback. Dishmon said delays were also caused because of having to change names on the contracts when a new administration took over in […]
Celina Fills Recreation Board, Focusing On Donaldson Park Improvements
Celina has filled its five member Recreational Advisory Board after four community members stepped up to the task. Mayor Tonya Spears said now work can begin to create recreational programs and focus on Donaldson Park improvements. Spears said the number one priority is a splash pad and possibly a pool. “There is a very large […]
City Seeking Feedback on West End Park
The City of Cookeville is looking for citizen feedback on how to use different areas of West End Park. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the volleyball court and playground are atop the list. There are just under four acres at West End Park the city is looking to re-purpose and enhance. A splash pad […]
