Land Swap To Be Approved For Guardian Way Extension
Cookeville officials set to approve a right-of-way land exchange to allow for the extension of Guardian Way to Salem Church Road as part of the new Veterans Affairs clinic project. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the current street design poses issues. “There’s still potentially some significant developable property there,” Ward said, “And Guardian Way […]
Bell Said More To Be Done To Keep McMinnville VA Clinic
Warren County Executive Terry Bell said the Department of Veterans Affairs will take over operations of the McMinnvillle VA Clinic. Bell said the news means the facility can ensure local veterans maintain access to healthcare. Federal officials halted a scheduled closure that was set to take effect at the end of May. “I’m really excited […]
Cookeville Planning Approves Addition Of VA Clinic Streets
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat Monday to establish new streets and right-of-way dedications for the planned VA clinic near Neal Street. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the project involves the construction of a new public street called Truitt Drive and the extension of Guardian Way to provide access to the facility. […]
Zoning Board Approves Access For Regional VA Clinic
The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance Thursday to allow for a reduced landscape yard along a new public street serving the new VA clinic on Neal Street. The variance the first step toward building that new facility. Planner Chris Phillips said the new public road would be named Truitt Drive. Phillips said […]
Warren County Officials Mobilize After VA Clinic Announcement
Warren County officials are contacting federal representatives and organizing a town hall meeting, trying to prevent the closure of the McMinnville VA Clinic. Warren County Executive Terry Bell called the decision a total surprise. Bell said he learned about the impending closure after employees received the news and it spread throughout the community. The county […]
Option Not Renewed For Old Putnam County Fairgrounds
A developer has decided not the renew the option to purchase the Putnam County Fairgrounds. E2L Real Estate Solutions has held the option to purchase the property since 2023. The developer extended the option several times. Both the developer and the county waited to see if the Veterans Administration would choose the facility for a […]
Putnam Industrial Development May Consider VA Pilot Plan
The Putnam County Industrial Development Board may consider a PILOT proposal for the proposed VA clinic expected to be built in Putnam County. Several pieces of land, including a portion of the Putnam County Fairgrounds at the corner of Walnut Avenue and Veterans Drive, are being considered for the facility. Multiple developers are competing to […]
Putnam American Legion Needs Support For Vets
American Legion Post 46 encouraging Putnam County residents to assist them in raising funds through a license plate program. Commander Richard Buford said the weather has been unseasonably cold, forcing the legion to provide housing for homeless veterans later in the year than normal. He said there is sometimes no room at the Cookeville Rescue […]
VA Considering Six Bids For Clinic At Old Putnam County Fairgrounds
Six developers have submitted bids to build a new VA Clinic on the old Putnam County Fairgrounds property. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he expects the Veterans Administration to select the winning bidder by April or May. The VA could choose the fairgrounds property or other land in Cookeville. “That’s one of the top […]
Putnam Commissioners OK New Option For Fairgrounds Property Eyed By VA
Putnam County Commissioners voted Monday night to carve out roughly seven to ten acres from the old Fairgrounds property for a possible new VA Clinic. The new clinic would sit in the fairgrounds parking lot at the corner of Walnut Avenue and Veterans Drive. Multiple developers are interested in building the facility if the Veterans […]
