Oak And West Broad Three-Way Stop Deemed Success
After testing out a new three-way stop at the Oak Avenue and West Broad Street intersection, Cookeville has deemed the change a success. The intersection was changed to a three-way stop to improve safety for drivers pulling out. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the city is very happy with the results of […]
Cookeville Trying 3-Way Stop At North Oak, West Broad
Cookeville will install a new three-way stop at the intersection of North Oak Avenue and West Broad Street Monday. The intersection currently only has one stop sign on North Oak Avenue. Cookeville Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the parallel parking on West Broad Street has made the intersection unsafe. “It is hard to […]
Putnam Opens Tornado Memorial Park
Putnam County officially opened its new park memorializing those killed and affected by the tornado that hit Cookeville in March 2020.
Planning Commission Approves Work Plan For 2025
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved an annual report Monday night outlining the city planning division’s focus for 2025. Community Development Director Jon Ward said one of the items the department wants to look into is the city’s parking requirements. Ward said members of the planning commission asked his department to look into the matter last […]
CPAC Renovation Part Of Reason For Downtown Rezoning
Renovations at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center, one factor in the rezoning of some 17 acres around Cookeville’s Dogwood Park. Economic and Community Development Director Jon Ward said CPAC has proposed a bathroom renovation that would extend the building toward street right-of-ways. He said the land is currently zoned Local Commercial, so setback requirements dictate […]
Small Businesses, Restaurants Shine As International Influencers Tour UC
The Upper Cumberland captivated a group of 17 influencers from five different countries who toured the community last weekend. That according to Cookeville Putnam County Director of Tourism Shan Stout. Stout said the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has been working to orchestrate this tour for some 20 years. Stout said the group spent Saturday […]
Putnam FD Contains Residential Fire On Broad Street
The Putnam County Fire Department contained a residential fire on the 2300 block of West Broad Street Thursday morning. Fire Chief Tom Brown said one room was completely gutted with the roof collapsed at several other areas on the one-story home. “A room and contents fire with one room well involved,” Brown said. “We had […]
All Three Smithville Tornado Sirens Activate During Tuesday’s Warning
All three tornado sirens in Smithville passed their test during Tuesday’s tornado warning. EMA Director Charlie Parker said the sirens are activated automatically when they are within the National Weather Service’s polygon area. Prior to adding two new sirens, the existing siren on city hall had to be activated manually. “The first warning issued for […]
Cookeville Council To Consider Land Use Amendment
The Cookeville City Council will consider amending the 2030 land use plan for properties along the Highway 70 corridor Thursday. The comprehensive plan is used for future zoning and developments of the growing city. Director of Planning Jon Ward said 11 West Broad Street addresses that are zoned residential could be changed to local commercial. […]
Public Hearing Over Zoning Change On W. Broad Monday
The Cookeville Planning Commission holds a public hearing Monday on a proposed zoning change in the Highway 70 corridor. Planning Director Jon Ward said future land use of a property on West Broad Street near County Farm Road and Royal Oak Drive is the reason. “The residents have submitted a request to rezone the property, […]
