Police Use Tactical Vehicle To Arrest Cookeville Man Thursday
Cookeville Police Department used its tactical rescue vehicle Thursday morning to arrest a suspect on sexual exploitation charges. Investigators executed a criminal court indictment for 37-year-old Emery Dean Hannah at a residence on North Washington Avenue. The department utilized its Special Weapons and Tactics team because the suspect was known to possess firearms. Upon arrival, […]
Council To Vote On Fire Department Preconstruction
Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday to approve bids for preconstruction work for Fire Stations Two and Three. City Manager James Mills said a price of some $719,000 was the lowest of four bids. He said W&O Construction, the low bidder, is the same company the city used for the Cookeville Police Department headquarters. “This […]
Public Works Trying To Fix Long-Time Flooding Issue On 4th
Cookeville Public Works working this week to replace 100 feet of storm drain at the intersection of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue to eliminate flooding issues. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said for years, when heavy rain occurs, a 30-inch diameter pipe clogs. The new drainpipe will be 60 inches wide and 38 inches […]
Phase Two Of Cookeville’s 10th Street Widening Project Gets Underway
Utility work, gas relocation and sewer work now underway on phase two of Cookeville’s 10th Street widening project. City Manager James Mills said drivers should be aware that utility work will last through the winter. The 18-month construction project will begin around March 1 on phase two between Wilson Avenue and Fisk Road. “With the […]
Cookeville Leak Repairs To Close Portion Of Washington Ave Wednesday
The south bound lane of South Washington Avenue will be closed for a few hours Wednesday. The Cookeville Water Control Department will work on a water leak from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The lane closure will begin at the intersection of South Washington Avenue and East Spring Street and extend south of the Putnam […]
Section of East Spring Street Closed For Water Repairs In Cookeville.
East Spring Street between Jefferson Avenue and Washington Avenue will be closed for water repairs in Cookeville.
Cookeville PD Seeking Info On Pedestrian Hit And Run
The Cookeville Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a driver who fled a hit-and-run this weekend. The initial investigation indicates the suspect was driving a black 2012-2013 Kia Optima. The alleged vehicle was last seen travelling northbound on Washington Avenue after fleeing the scene. At approximately 1:00 AM on Sunday, Cookeville Police […]
