Food Forest Group Inviting Interested Residents
A Cookeville non-profit organization attempting to fight hunger through a new partnership, will host its first meeting this upcoming Sunday. The Cookeville Food Forest and Foraging Path is an organization that has partnered with the city to plant trees and bushes in West End Park and Cane Creek Park. Founder Sid Bundy said the food […]
Cookeville To Implement “Food Forest” At 2 Parks
Cookeville will join forces with the Cookeville Junior Women’s Club to create “Food Forests” and “Foraging Trails” at Cane Creek Park and West End Park. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the Women’s Club spearheaded the idea and secured a $250,000 grant. He said three to five acres of newly-purchased property at Cane Creek Park […]
Juvenile Pleads Guilty To All Charges In Death Of Cookeville Teen
The juvenile charged in the death of Cookeville High student Alex Hughes Brooks last October pled guilty to all charges Thursday. The 17-year old, whose name has not been released, entered his plea in Juvenile Court to charges of Reckless Homicide, Aggravated Assault and Tampering With Evidence. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said the juvenile has […]
Alex’s Friends Tree Dedication Saturday At West End Park
Alex’s Friends will be planting a tree at West End Park Saturday in memory of Demarcus Alex Hughes. Hughes was shot and killed at West End Park on October 6. Alex’s Friends mission is to make sure Alex’s legacy is not defined by how he died. Alex’s Aunt Michelle Gooch said the organization will be […]
Justice For Alex Rally Monday At Putnam Courthouse To Spread Message
A “Justice for Alex” Rally will be held at the Putnam County Courthouse Monday night, marking the one-month anniversary of the death of Demarcus Alex Hughes. Alex’s Friends, a group formed in the aftermath of Hughes’ death, is organizing the rally. Alex’s Aunt Michelle Gooch said Alex’s Friends wants to ensure that Alex is not […]
Cookeville Officials Dialogue With West End Connection Regarding Concerns
Cookeville city officials opening dialogue with the non-profit West End Connection regarding West End Park concerns. West End Connection officials particularly concerned with increased park traffic and security. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the Connection’s worry about security a response, in part, to the recent death of a Cookeville High School student killed earlier […]
West End Connection Asks City For Renovations With Popularity Growing
The non-profit West End Connection wants Cookeville to work with the organization on improvements to West End Park and its policies. Changes include more security and public signage posted throughout the park. West End Connection President Natalie Okorji said they would like to see signs posted alerting visitors that the park does employ security cameras. […]
One Juvenile Killed In Friday Shooting At West End Park, Suspects At Large
One juvenile killed in a Friday afternoon shooting at Cookeville’s West End Park. Cookeville Police responded around 4:05pm Friday afternoon to the park located just west of Willow Avenue. Police found two juveniles with gunshot wounds. Both were transported to Cookeville Regional, where one was pronounced dead. The suspects remain unidentified and at large, according […]
Cookeville/Putnam NAACP Branch To Host Prayer Vigil This Saturday
Cookeville-Putnam NAACP will host a prayer vigil this Saturday at McClellan Avenue Church of Christ. The Executive Committee said it feels this is necessary due to the unrest and unwelcome presence of Neo-Nazis and other white supremacists in the community, specifically the West End Park area. The committee said it wants to come together to pray […]
Civic Engagement Headlines Cookeville Juneteenth Event
The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP will gather at West End Park in honor of Juneteenth tomorrow. President Thomas Savage said they will gather for the 5th time from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Savage said while Juneteenth should be a platform to engage the black community in today’s issues. “They will have voter registration, they will […]
