Foster Hall Demolition Completed, Cleanup Next
Tennessee Tech’s Foster Hall has been demolished, leaving just a pile of rubble. Capital Projects and Planning Director Jim Cobb said workers are now sorting through the remains of the building for recyclable materials and various metals. Cobb said the main demolition and clean up work should be done within the next two weeks. “The […]
Proposed Willow Roundabout Brings Questions
A T-DOT proposal to construct a roundabout at the intersection of University Drive and North Willow Avenue, drawing mixed reviews from local leaders. The proposal discussed at Thursday’s Joint Economic Development Board meeting. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said it may be the biggest roundabout he has ever seen. “It’s going to have, of course, […]
Tech’s Peachtree Ave Scheduled For Completion In February
The project to turn Peachtree Avenue into a pedestrian walkway across Tennessee Tech’s campus is on schedule with major construction slated to finish in February. Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said grading and pavement work is going on right now. He said the stretch of road between Wings Up Way and University Drive will provide […]
Tech Improving Roads and Pedestrian Access
Tennessee Tech is gearing up for a large-scale improvement project for five roads. Vice President for Facilities and Business Services Chuck Roberts said the goal is to improve campus for pedestrians and mitigate construction damage. Roberts said the work will be done in phases and has an 18 month projection for construction. “We think definitely […]
