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Cookeville, Tennessee

Cookeville   Tennessee average (US Census ACS)
Population35,544
Per-capita income$27,875
Median home value$263,800
Typical home value $326,534 +2.1% yr/yr · +33.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

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Thu Jul 16, 2026

City Council

City Council to vote on 39 Depot Project land rights and adaptive reuse zoning

The City Council will consider authorizing land acquisition for the 39 Depot Project and approve a zoning amendment to allow adaptive residential multi-family reuse. The agenda also includes approval of contracts for police technology, a new fire truck, and various infrastructure projects.

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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED 4. APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS A. Consider appointment to the Cookeville Regional Medical Board of Trustees. SPONSOR – MAYOR WHEATON 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on July 2, 2026. B. Hold a public hearing and consider on second and final reading Ordinance #O26-06-11, amending the Zoning Code, Section 227.3 to permit adaptive residential multi-family reuse as a use permitted on appeal (special exception) and to the Zoning Code Section 234 Chart of Permitted Uses to include adaptive residential multi-family reuse. SPONSOR – JON WARD 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider approval to pay year (2) of the (3) year contract with Samsara approved by the City Council on 4/3/2025 to provide GPS and dash cameras. B. Consider approval to pay record management software (RMS) fee – Police Department. C. Consider approval to purchase (1) CAT 305 Mini Ex with H65 hammer, buckets and trailer, utilizing Statewide Contract #225, Contract ID #072878 – Public Works Department. D. Consider awarding bid for (63) screw-in foundations – Energy Department/Electric Division. E. Consider awarding bid for (2) 150 KVA pad transformers – Energy Department/Electric Division. F. Consider awarding bid for (1) 225 KVA pad transf [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jul 9, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

La Junta considerará una variación de retiro de patio trasero de 10 pies para una terraza en 1376 Buckingham Place

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación decidirá sobre dos solicitudes de variación: una variación de retiro de patio trasero de 10 pies para una terraza cubierta en 1376 Buckingham Place (variación del 50%), y una variación de retiro lateral de 4 pies para una adición comercial en 520 East 10th Street. La junta también considerará incluir nuevamente en la agenda una solicitud de variación previamente fallida (419 Sliger Road) para una audiencia futura.

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Board of Zoning Appeals July 9th, 2026 5:15 P.M. (1) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted. (2) Consider for approval the minutes of June 11th, 2026. (3) Consider a request for a variance to the rear yard setback from 20 feet to10 feet, for a total variance of 10 feet for a proposed covere d deck for the property located at 1376 Buckingham Place (Tax Map 040-H, Group B, Parcel 034.00). Re quest submitted by Patricia Eicholtz on behalf of BK Homes, INC. (4) Consider a request for a variance to the side yard setback from 10 feet to six (6) feet, for a total variance of four (4) feet for a proposed addition to an existing nonconforming commercial structure located at 520 East 10 th Street (Tax Map 040-N, Group B, Parcel 015.00). Request submitted by Noah Cento. (5) Consideration of whether to place the J une 11, 2026, item submitted by Greg Deweese requesting a variance to reduce the minimum lot width at the setback line from 100 feet to 92 feet, for a total variance of 8 feet, for two proposed new lots located at 419 Sliger Road (Tax Map 083-J, Group E, Parcel 002.00) back on the agenda for consideration. The item failed for lack of a second to the motion and was not denied on its merits. If considered, the item would be scheduled for hearing at the August 13, 2026, BZA meeting. June 11th, 2026 Minutes Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes June 11th, 2026 The Board of Zoning Appeals met on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jul 2, 2026

City Council

El Concejo considerará una enmienda de zonificación para el uso adaptativo multifamiliar

El concejo considerará en segunda lectura una ordenanza que enmienda el código municipal (O26-06-12). También llevarán a cabo una audiencia pública y la primera lectura de una enmienda de zonificación para permitir el uso adaptativo residencial multifamiliar como una exención especial (O26-06-11). La agenda de consentimiento incluye compras de camiones de saneamiento, un camión de contenedores y una trituradora horizontal, además de declarar equipo como excedente.

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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JULY 2 , 202 6 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED 4. APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on June 18 , 202 6 . B. Consider on second and final reading Ordinance #O26-06-12, amending the City of Cookeville Municipal Code, Title 8, Chapter 2 and Chapter 4. SPONSOR – JAMES MILLS 6. CONSENT AGENDA A . Consider approval to purchase (1) side load sanitation truck utilizing the Sourcewell Contract ID#110223-THC – Public Works Department. B . Consider approval to purchase (1) front load sanitation truck utilizing the Sourcewell Contracts ID#110223-NWY & #032824-MAK – Public Works Department. C . Consider approval to purchase (1) dumpster truck utilizing the Sourcewell Contract ID#032824-MAK – Public Works Department. D . Consider declaring equipment as surplus – Public Works Department. 7. NEW BUSINESS A . Hold a public hearing and consider on first reading Ordinance #O26-06-11, amending the Zoning Code, Section 227.3 to permit adaptive residential multi-family reuse as a use permitted on appeal (special exemptions) and to the Zoning Code Section 234 Chart of Permitted Uses to include adaptive residential multi-family reuse. SPONSOR – JON WARD B . Consider approval of Summary Change Order (final balance) for SR-24 Spring Street Sidewalks PH 2 pr [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCI L REGULAR MEETI NG JULY 2, 2026 5:30 PM The Cookeville City Council met in regular session on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Municipal Building, 45 E. Broad Street. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Wheaton called the meeting to order. Present and answering roll call were: Councilman Bagci: Councilman Walker: Mayor Wheaton: Vice-Mayor Eldridge: Councilman Gilbert: present present present present present Also present: James Mills, City Manager, Darian Coons, City Clerk and Andre Greppin, serving as City Attorney. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGI ANCE Kristen Miller, Administrative Pastor and Praise & Worship Leader of Living Hope Church, gave the invocation. Mayor Wheaton led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSI DER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED City Manager James Mills requested to at the following item to the agenda: 7D Consider approval of Change Order # 1 (final balance) for the Henley Drive Roadway Extension Project - Public Works Department. Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gilbert. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayor Wheaton: aye Vice-Mayor Eldridge: aye Councilman Gilbert: aye Cookeville City Council Minutes July 2, 2026 OLD BUSI NESS Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on June 18, 2026. Councilman Bagci made a motion to di [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 22, 2026

Planning Commission

Audiencia pública sobre cambios en las reglas de subdivisión y aprobación de plano de 33 lotes

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la enmienda de las regulaciones de subdivisión para subdivisiones de dos lotes con el fin de cumplir con la ley estatal. Los temas de acción incluyen aprobaciones de planos finales para River Ranch Phase 2 (33 lotes), Callie Square (5 lotes) y la revisión de la línea de lote de la propiedad Ting. Los temas de estudio incluyen la rezonificación en el área recientemente anexionada de Dodson Branch Road y la declaración de un lote propiedad de la ciudad en West Stevens Street como excedente.

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Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission Agenda June 22nd, 2026 5:30 P.M. Action Items: (1) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted. (2) Consider for approval the minutes of May 18th, 2026. (3) Consent Agenda: a. Consider the six (6) month extension of the preliminary plat of Maple Heritage Homes, 15 lots located on South Maple Avenue (Tax Map 066, Parcel 032.12). Request submitted by Jerry Gaw. b. Consider the six (6) month extension of the preliminary plat of Watts Family Townhomes, 12 lots located on East 12th Street and Woodland A venue (Tax Map 040- J, Group G, Parcel 017.00). Request submitted by James & Lou Ann Watts. (4) Consider for action the final plat of the Lot Line Revision of the Ting Property at Crescent and 9th, three (3) lots located on Crescent Drive and West 9th Street (Tax Map 039-M, Group C, Parcels 014.01 & 016.01). Request submitted by Rebecca Ting. (5) Consider for action the final plat of River Ranch at Cookeville Phase 2, 33 lots located on Mine Lick Creek Road (Tax Map 065, Parcel 005.00). Request submitted by Bailey Lane. (6) Consider for action the final plat of Callie Square, five (5) lots located on South Jefferson Avenue (Tax Map 083-J, Group E, Parcel 012.08). Request submitted by Chad Crouch, on behalf of G&C Properties. (7) Hold a Public Hearing and consider for action amendment to the Cookeville Subdivision Regulations Article II –Procedure for Plat Approval, M. Two-Lot Subdivisions, for compliance with TCA 13-4-302. Request su [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 18, 2026

City Council

El Concejo Municipal votará sobre el presupuesto y la carga impositiva para el año fiscal 2026-2027

El Concejo Municipal de Cookeville llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y considerará la segunda lectura del presupuesto anual para el año fiscal 2026-2027, la carga impositiva y las asignaciones para organizaciones sin fines de lucro. También votarán sobre una resolución para un carril de giro a la derecha en South Willow Avenue, un intercambio de derecho de vía en Guardian Way y múltiples órdenes de cambio para la expansión de la instalación del Departamento de Energía y proyectos de agua. La agenda de consentimiento incluye licitaciones para equipos y productos químicos de servicios públicos.

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✓ Decidido: Cookeville City Council approved several annual budgets and ordinances.

The Council adopted the city's annual budget and various fiscal ordinances on second reading. Additional actions included appointments to the Tree Board and multiple change orders for city infrastructure projects.

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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED 4. APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS A. Consider one (1) appointment and one (1) re-appointment to the Cookeville Tree Board. SPONSOR – MARY BETH ELROD 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on June 4, 2026. B. Hold a public hearing and consider on second and final reading Ordinance #O26-06-06, amending the fiscal year 2026 budget for the City of Cookeville, Tennessee. SPONSOR – JENNI NISEWANDER C. Hold a public hearing and consider on second and final reading Ordinance #O26-06-07, providing a tax levy for the City of Cookeville, Tennessee, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2027; providing means for the collection of revenues; and establishing the due dates and delinquency dates for property taxes. SPONSOR – JENNI NISEWANDER D. Hold a public hearing and consider on second and final reading Ordinance #O26-06-08, authorizing appropriations for financial aid to public service, nonprofit, and charitable organizations for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2027. SPONSOR – JENNI NISEWANDER E. Hold a public hearing and consider on second and final reading Ordinance #O26-06-09, adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 for the City of Cookeville, Tennessee. SPONSO [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCI L REGULAR MEETI NG JUNE 18, 2026 5:30 PM The Cookeville City Council met in regular session on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Municipal Building, 45 E. Broad Street. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Wheaton called the meeting to order. Present and answering roll call were: Councilman Bagci: Councilman Walker: Mayor Wheaton: Vice-Mayor Eldridge: Councilman Gilbert: present present present present present Also present: James Mills, City Manager, Darian Coons, City Clerk and Dan Rader, City Attorney. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGI ANCE Scott Parkison, Senior Pastor of Stevens Street Baptist Church gave the invocation. Mayor Wheaton led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSI DER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bagci. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayor Wheaton: aye Vice-Mayor Eldridge: aye Councilman Gilbert: aye APPOI NTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS Consider one (1) appointment and one (1) re-appointment to the Cookeville Tree Board. Additional information: Appendix 4A Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod recommended appointing James Wood to a one (1) year term ending 7/ 1/2027, replacing Austin Cookeville City Council Minutes June 18, 2026 Sanders, and reappointing Guy Zimmerman to a three (3) year t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 11, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

La Junta considerará dos solicitudes de varianza, incluyendo la reducción del ancho del lote para dos nuevos lotes en Sliger Road

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación considerará dos solicitudes de varianza. La primera busca una reducción de un pie en el retiro lateral para una vivienda en 206 Greystone Way. La segunda busca una reducción de ocho pies en el ancho del lote para crear dos nuevos lotes en 419 Sliger Road. La junta también aprobará la agenda y las actas del 14 de mayo.

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Board of Zoning Appeals June 11th, 2026 5:15 P.M. (1) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted. (2) Consider for approval the minutes of May 14th, 2026. (3) Consider a request for a variance to the side yard setbacks from 10 feet to nine (9) feet, for a total variance of one (1) foot for a proposed single-family residential dwelling unit for the property located at 206 Greystone Way (Tax Map 052-A, Group D, Parcel 013.00). Request submitted by Jason Flynn. (4) Consider a request for a variance to reduce the minimum lot width at the setback line from 100 feet to 92 feet for a total variance of 8 feet for two (2) proposed new lots located at 419 Sliger Road (Tax Map 083-J, Group E, Parcel 002.00). Request submitted by Greg Deweese. May 14th, 2026 Minutes Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes May 14th, 2026 The Board of Zoning Appeals met on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 45 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, Tennessee. Members Present: Michael Detwiler, James Dial, Elwood Ervin, Connie McCormick & Nancy Bohannon. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Christopher Phillips, Haley Stevenson & Jon Ward. Staff Absent: Ken Young. Others Present: Consider for Approval the Agenda as Submitted. Michael Detwiler made the motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Connie McCormick seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. Approved. Consider for Approval the Minutes of April 9th, 2026. Connie McCormic [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 4, 2026

City Council

El Consejo aprobará el presupuesto del FY2027, la tasa de impuestos y la enmienda al código de zonificación

El Ayuntamiento celebrará audiencias públicas y considerará las primeras lecturas de ordenanzas para adoptar el presupuesto anual del FY2027, establecer la tasa de impuesto predial y aprobar las asignaciones para organizaciones de servicios públicos. También considerarán una enmienda al código de zonificación para permitir el reuso residencial multifamiliar adaptativo como excepción especial, aprobarán el Plan de Crecimiento del Condado Putnam y autorizarán un MOU con la UCHRA para integrar un especialista en recuperación pares en el departamento de policía. Varias designaciones a las Comisiones de Planificación y Zonificación Histórica y una resolución para honrar al miembro jubilado de la Comisión de Planificación Judy Jennings también estarán en la orden del día.

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✓ Decidido: Council approves first reading of FY 2027 budget, tax levy

The council approved on first reading the annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, a tax levy that may exceed the certified rate by rounding, and appropriations for nonprofit organizations. Other actions included approving a growth plan, a peer recovery specialist partnership with police, and several infrastructure contracts.

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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JUNE 4 , 202 6 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED 4. APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS A. Consider Resolution #R26-06-07, honoring Judy Jennings for her 22 years of service to the City as a member of the Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission. B. Consider appointment to the Planning Commission. SPONSOR – JON WARD C . Consider app ointment to the Historic Zoning Commission. SPONSOR – J ON WARD 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on May 21 , 202 6 . 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Set a date (7-2-26) for a public hearing on #O26-06-11 , amending the Zoning Code , Section 227.3 to permit adaptive residential multi-family reuse as a use permitted on appeal (special exemptions) and to the Zoning Code Section 234 Chart of Permitted Uses to include adaptive residential multi-family reuse. B. Consider awarding bid for (3) 500 KVA pad transformers – Energy Department/Electric Division. C. Consider awarding bid for (20) 30 ’ aluminum poles – Energy Department/Electric Division. 7. NEW BUSINESS A . Consider Resolution # R 26-06-08, approving the Putnam County Growth Plan – SPONSOR – JON WARD B. Consider approval of MOU with UCHRA to support the Integration of a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with the Cookeville Police Department. SPONSOR – JAMES MILLS C . Hold a public hearing and c [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 21, 2026

City Council

El Concejo considera la rezonificación final de North Willow Avenue a comercial

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una segunda y última votación para rezonificar un lote en North Willow Avenue de residencial multifamiliar a comercial local. También considerarán varios puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluyendo licitaciones para equipos de servicios públicos, y asuntos de nueva gestión como un acuerdo de detección de bienestar y proyectos de reparación de carreteras en Interstate Drive.

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✓ Decidido: Council approves rezoning of North Willow Avenue to local commercial

The council unanimously approved the second reading of Ordinance 026-01-01, rezoning a portion of Tax Map 040G-B-001.00 on North Willow Avenue from RM-8 Multifamily Residential to CL Local Commercial. It also awarded bids for electric transformers, poles, and wire; approved a wellness screening agreement; awarded the Interstate Drive Roadway Settlement Repair Project bid; authorized construction inspection services with UES; authorized renewal of a VOCA grant for the Police Department; and authorized an agreement with RJ Corman for preliminary engineering of the Oak Avenue railroad crossing. All votes were 5-0.

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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MAY 21 , 202 6 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED 4. APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on May 7 , 202 6 . B. Consider on second and final reading Ordinance #O26-01-01, rezoning property located on North Willow Avenue (portion of Tax Map 040G-B- 001.00) from RM-8 (Multifamily Residential) to CL (Local Commercial). SPONSOR – JON WARD 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider awarding bid for (3) 750 K VA pad transformers – Energy Department / Electric Division . B. Consider awarding bid for (48) 30 ’ square poles – Energy Department / Electric Division. C. Consider awarding bid for 1/0 primary wire – Energy Department / Electric Division. 7. NEW BUSINESS A . Consider approval of 2026 Wellness Screening Program Agreement. SPONSOR – JAMES MILLS B . Consider awarding bid for Interstate Drive Roadway Settlement Repair Project – Public Works Department. SPONSOR – MARY BETH ELROD C . Consider approval to allow City Manager to enter into agreement with UES for Construction Inspection services for the Interstate Drive Roadway Settlement Repair Project – Public Works Department. SPONSOR – MARY BETH ELROD D. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Office of Criminal Justice Programs (OCJP) renewing a Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA) g [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 18, 2026

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación considerará una enmienda al código de zonificación para usos residenciales adaptativos

La Comisión de Planificación de Cookeville considerará varios planos finales y un punto de la agenda de consentimiento para una extensión de plano preliminar. Una enmienda al código de zonificación para permitir usos residenciales adaptativos como una excepción especial está pendiente de acción. Los comisionados también estudiarán una solicitud de rezonificación en East Davis Road de residencial a comercial.

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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves six residential subdivision plats

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved six residential subdivision final plats with 90-day conditional approval. The body also elected a new vice-chairman and approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes.

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Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission Agenda May 18th, 2026 5:30 P.M. Action Items: (1) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted. (2) Consider for approval the minutes of April 27 th, 2026. (3) Consent Agenda: a. Consider the six (6) month extension of the preliminary plat for Emerald Forest Estates, 73 l ots located on Shag Rag Road (Tax Map 041, Parcel 012.00). Request submitted by Navin Jain. (4) Consider for action the final plat of the Lots #2-6 of the HS Group Property, six (6) lots located on South Jefferson Avenue, East Veterans Drive, and Joff Drive (Tax Map 066 Parcels 030.00 and 031.04 & Tax Map 066-C, Group A, Parcels 022.00, 024.00, & 024.01). Request submitted by HS Group. (5) Consider for action a variance to the right -of-way and the final plat of the Upper Cumberland Development Corporation Lot Line Adjustment, two (2) lots located on East 22 nd Street and Denton Avenue (Tax Map 040-C, Group F, Parcels 022.00 & 023.00). Request submitted by the Upper Cumberland Development Corporation. (6) Consider for action the final plat of Brook View Phase II, 12 lots located on Cora Road (Tax Map 039, a portion of Parcel 063.01). Request submitted by ERB Properties, LLC. (7) Consider for action the final plat of Ansley Park Phase II, eight (8) lots located on Ruby Lane (Tax Map 053-M, Group B, Parcels 021.00 & 021.01). Request submitted by Capital Communities, LLC. (8) Consider for action the final plat of Highbury Subdivision Phase IV , 45 lots located on Ne [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 14, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Solicitudes de excepción especial y de variación de retiro para centro de cuidado infantil

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación considerará una solicitud de excepción especial para permitir un centro de cuidado infantil en 560 South Jefferson Avenue, y una solicitud de variación para reducir el retiro del patio trasero de 25 a 19 pies para una adición propuesta en 30 South Pickard Avenue (pospuesto de marzo).

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✓ Decidido: Board approves childcare center and residential setback variance

The Board approved a special exception for a childcare center at 560 South Jefferson Avenue. They also approved a rear yard setback variance for a proposed addition at 30 South Pickard Avenue.

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Board of Zoning Appeals May 14th, 2026 5:15 P.M. (1 ) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted. (2) Consider for approval the minutes of April 9th, 2026. (3) Consider a request for a special exception to allow a Childcare Center meeting the standards established in Section 206.7 of the Zoning Code for the property located at 560 South Jefferson Avenue (Tax Map 053-N, Group B, Parcel 020.00). Request submitted by Pamela Jacobs. (4) Consider a request for a variance to the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 19 feet, for a total variance of six (6) feet for a proposed addition within the RS -15, “Single -Family Residential” Zoning District for the property located at 30 South Pickard Avenue (Tax Map 052-H, Group B, Parcel 012.01). Request submitted by Christine Morales. This item was postponed at the March 12, 2026, Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. April 9th, 2026 Minutes Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes April 9th, 2026 The Board of Zoning Appeals met on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 45 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, Tennessee. Members Present: James Dial. Connie McCormick & Michael Detwiler Members Absent: Nancy Bohannon & Elwood Ervin. Staff Present: Christopher Phillips, Haley Stevenson, Jon Ward & Ken Young. Staff Absent: None. Others Present: Consider for Approval the Agenda as Submitted. Michael Detwiler made the motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Connie McCormick seconded the motion, and the motion [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 7, 2026

City Council

Audiencia pública sobre la reordenación de North Willow Ave de residencial a comercial

El consejo celebrará una audiencia pública y considerará la primera lectura de una ordenanza para reordenar una propiedad en North Willow Avenue de multifamiliar residencial a comercial local. También se debatirán múltiples adquisiciones de equipos para los Trabajos Públicos, incluyendo una barrera de limpieza de calles, una camión de basura de carga frontal y un camión de contenedores, con compromisos para bloquear los precios pendiente de la aprobación del presupuesto. Otros elementos incluyen adjudicar una licitación para el proyecto de ampliación de Interstate Drive, autorizar un arrendamiento para un edificio de rescate de mascotas y vender un lote en el Highlands Business Park.

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✓ Decidido: Council approved sale of business park lot to Hollingsworth Company

The City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including the sale of a lot in the Highlands Business Park to The Hollingsworth Company, a first reading of a rezoning on North Willow Avenue, and multiple public works purchases and project awards. All votes were 5-0. No items were denied or tabled.

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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MAY 7 , 202 6 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED 4. APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS A. Consider reappointment to the Historic Zoning Commission . SPONSOR – JON WARD 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on April 16 , 202 6 . 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider declaring as surplus (1) Freightliner Sweeper Truck – Public Works Department. B. Consider approval to purchase Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters – Energy Department/ Electric Division. 7. NEW BUSINESS A . Hold a public hearing and consider on first reading Ordinance #O26- 01-01, rezoning property located on North Willow Avenue (portion of Tax Map 040G-B-001.00) from RM-8 (Multifamily Residential) to CL (Local Commercial). SPONSOR – JON WARD B. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a 6-month lease agreement with Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue for the building located at 180 Miller Road. SPONSOR – JAMES MILLS C. Consider committing to purchase (1) front load sanitation truck in fiscal year 2026-27 to lock in price pending Council approval of final budget – Public Works Department. SPONSOR – MARY BETH ELROD D. Consider committing to purchase (1) Vermeer Horizontal Grinder in fiscal year 2026-27 to lock in price pending Council approval of final budget – Public Works Department. SPONSOR – MARY BETH ELRO [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 27, 2026

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación decidirá sobre varios planos de subdivisión y variaciones

La Comisión de Planificación de Cookeville considerará la aprobación de múltiples planos de subdivisión, incluyendo el plano preliminar de Grand Cascades, el plano de dedicación de derecho de vía de RKB Group, y los planos finales para las subdivisiones de Brook View, Calia y Arthur Dale Gunter. También revisará variaciones y planos finales para la Combinación de los Lotes #13-14 en Chattsworth Subdivision, la subdivisión Arthur Dale Gunter y otras solicitudes de lotes tipo flag-lot. Se discutirán dos temas de estudio: una enmienda al código de zonificación para usos residenciales adaptativos y una enmienda a la regulación de subdivisiones para subdivisiones de dos lotes.

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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves several plat requests and street extensions

The Commission approved a preliminary plat for Grand Cascades on South Maple Avenue. It also granted conditional approvals for right-of-way variances at Chattsworth Boulevard and the Arthur Dale Gunter Subdivision.

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Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission Agenda April 27th, 2026 5:30 P.M. Action Items: (1) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted. (2) Consider for approval the minutes of March 23rd, 2026. (3) Consent Agenda: a. Consider the resubmittal of the preliminary plat of Grand Cascades, 24 lots located on South Maple Avenue (Tax Map 066, a portion of Parcel 104.00). Request submitted by Capital Communities. (4) Consider for action the preliminary plat of the RKB Group LLC Right-of-Way Dedication Plat, one (1) lot located on Guardian Way (Tax Map 066, a portion of Parcel 033.00). Request submitted by RKB Group, LLC. (5) Consider for action a variance to the right -of-way dedication and the final plat of the Combination of Lots #13 and 14 of Chattsworth Subdivision, one (1) lot located at 1315 Chattsworth Boulevard (Tax Map 052-H, Group C, Parcels 013.00 & 014.00). Request submitted by Greg Phillips. (6) Consider for action a variance to the right-of-way dedication and the final plat of the Arthur Dale Gunter Subdivision, five (5) lots located on Robin Lane and Breeding Avenue (Tax Map 040-M, Group D, Parcel 011.00). Request submitted by Arthur Dale Gunter. (7) Consider for action the final plat of Brook View Subdivision Phase I, four (4) lots located on Cora Road (Tax Map 039, a portion of Parcel 063.01). Request submitted by ERB Properties, LLC. (8) Consider for action the final plat of Calia, 22 lots located on South Franklin Avenue and Hughes Street (Tax Map 053 -I, G [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 16, 2026

City Council

El Concejo votará sobre la rezonificación de la propiedad en Boyd Farris Road en su lectura final

El Concejo Municipal de Cookeville considerará varios puntos, incluyendo la segunda y última lectura de una ordenanza para rezonificar una propiedad en Boyd Fsarris Road de comercial y unifamiliar a residencial unifamiliar. Otros asuntos incluyen nombramientos para la Public Building Authority y la Putnam County Tax Equalization Board, así como una agenda de consentimiento que cubre compras de vehículos policiales, sal para descongelar y un camión de saneamiento. El concejo también considerará autorizar hasta $200,000 para reparaciones de la superficie del parque infantil en Heart of the City playground.

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✓ Decidido: City Council approves $200,000 for Heart of the City playground repairs

The City Council authorized a contract for playground surfacing repairs and approved several police and public works equipment purchases. The council also finalized a rezoning request on Boyd Farris Road and updated the Official Street Map.

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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED 4. APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS A. Consider appointment and reappointment to the Public Building Authority. SPONSOR – JAMES MILLS B. Consider reappointment of representative to the Putnam County Tax Equalization Board. SPONSOR – JAMES MILLS 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on April 2, 2026. B. Consider on second and final reading Ordinance #O26-03-04, rezoning property located on Boyd Farris Road (Tax Map 083, Parcel 057.00) from CI, “Commercial-Industrial Mixed-Use” and RS-20, “Single-Family Residential) to RS-5, “Single-Family Residential. SPONSOR – JON WARD C. Consider on second and final reading Ordinance #O26-03-05, amendments to the Official Street Map. SPONSOR – JON WARD 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider approval to purchase (2) police pursuit vehicles utilizing Statewide Contract #209 – Police Department. B. Consider approval of purchase and installation of vehicle emergency response equipment utilizing Statewide Contract #202 – Police Department. C. Consider approval to purchase bulk de-icing salt utilizing Statewide Contract #507, Contract ID# 66848 – Public Works Department. D. Consider committing to purchase (1) side load sanitation truck in fiscal year 2026-2027 to lock in price – [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 9, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

La Junta considerará una variación para la nueva calle que servirá a la Clínica de VA en Neal Street

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación de Cookeville primero aprobará la agenda de la reunión y las actas del 12 de marzo de 2026. Luego considerará una solicitud para reducir el ancho mínimo del jardín de paisajismo de 10 pies a 5 pies para una nueva calle propuesta que servirá a la Clínica de VA en Neal Street (Tax Map 066, Parcel 033.00). Finalmente, la junta revisará una solicitud para aumentar la altura de la señalización direccional de 3 pies a 4 pies 3 pulgadas para cuatro señales en 777 South Jefferson Avenue (Tax Map 066C, Group B, Parcel 007.02).

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✓ Decidido: BZA approves landscape variance for VA Clinic street

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a landscape yard width reduction for a new street serving the VA Clinic. The board denied a request to exceed height limits for directional signs at a 7-Eleven location.

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Board of Zoning Appeals April 9th, 2026 5:15 P.M. (1) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted. (2) Consider for approval the minutes of March 12th, 2026. (3) Consider a request for a variance to Section 208.5.A.2, M inimum Width of Landscape Yards from 10 feet to five (5) feet, for a total variance of five (5) feet for a proposed new street to serve the VA Clinic located on Neal Street (Tax Map 066, Parcel 033.00). Request submitted by Engineering Design Technologies, Inc., on behalf of RKB Group, LLC. (4) Consider a request for a variance to Section 207.4B, Directional Sign height requirements, from three (3) feet to four (4) foot three (3) inches, for a total variance of one (1) foot three (3) inches for four (4) proposed directiona l signs located at 777 South Jefferson Avenue (Tax Map 066C, Group B, Parcel 007.02). Re quest submitted by Betsy Shackelford, on behalf of 7-Eleven Inc. March 12th, 2026 Minutes Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes February 12th, 2026 The Board of Zoning Appeals met on Thursday, March 12th, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 45 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, Tennessee. Members Present: Nancy Bohannon, James Dial. & Connie McCormick. Members Absent: Michael Detwiler & Elwood Ervin. Staff Present: Christopher Phillips, Haley Stevenson, Jon Ward & Ken Young. Staff Absent: None. Others Present: Consider for Approval the Agenda as Submitted. Nancy Bohannon made the motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Conn [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 2, 2026

City Council

Council to consider rezoning of property on Boyd Farris Road

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request on Boyd Farris Road and amendments to the Official Street Map. The body will also consider several equipment bids for the Energy and Water Quality Control departments and the 2026-2027 medical and dental insurance plan.

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✓ Decidido: Council approves rezoning, street map amendment, and several budget items

The Cookeville City Council approved the consent agenda covering multiple utility and equipment purchases. It adopted on first reading Ordinance #0‑26‑03‑04 rezoning Boyd Farris Road property to single‑family residential and Ordinance #0‑26‑03‑05 amending the official street map. The council also approved the 2026‑2027 medical and dental insurance plan, change order #4 for the Energy Department expansion, and an emergency rental of a horizontal grinder.

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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, APRIL 2 , 202 6 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED 4. APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS A. Recognize Cookeville High School Lady Cavaliers basketball team for their achievement at the TSSAA State Tournament . SPONSOR – MAYOR WHEATON B. Cookeville Water System scores 100% on State of Tennessee Sanitary Survey – Water Quality Control Department. SPONSOR – BARRY TURNER C . Arbor Day Pr oclamation for April 24, 2026 D . Recognize City of Cookeville ’s 37 years as a Tree City USA by Mary Beth Elrod 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on March 19 , 202 6 . 6. CONSENT AGENDA A . Consider extension of the WEX Bank fuel card program agreement utilizing NASPO/Statewide Bid Contract authorized by City Council on November 17, 2022. B. Consider awarding bid for (60) 14 ’ decorative poles – Energy Department/Electric Division. C. Consider awarding bid for (2) 1000 KVA pad transformers – Energy Department/Electric Division. D. Consider awarding bid for (2) 300 KVA pad transformer s – Energy Department/Electric Division. E. Consider awarding bid for (1) 75 KVA pad transformer – Energy Department/Electric Division. F . Consider declaring surplus vehicles – Water Quality Control Department. G . Consider approval to purchase (1) CAT 265 skid-steer loader utilizing Statewide Contract # [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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COOKEVI LLE CI TY COUNCI L REGULAR MEETI NG APRIL 2, 2026 5:30 PM The Cookeville City Council met in regular session on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Municipal Building, 45 E. Broad Street. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Wheaton called the meeting to order. Present and answering roll call were: Councilman Bagci: Councilman Walker: Mayor Wheaton: Vice-Mayor Eldridge: Councilman Gilbert: present present present present present Also present: James Mills, City Manager, Darian Coons, City Clerk and Dan Rader IV, serving as City Att orney. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGI ANCE Nevah Williams, President of the Cookeville High School Prayer Club gave the invocation. Mayor Wheaton led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSI DER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gilbert . Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayor Wheaton: aye Vice-Mayor Eldridge: aye Councilman Gilbert: aye APPOI NTMENTS, PROCLAMATI ONS, PRESENTATI ONS OR AWARDS Recognize Cookeville High School Lady Cavaliers basketball team for their achievement at the TSSAA State Tournament. Mayor Wheaton recognized the Cookeville High School Lady Cavs basketball team for competing in a State Championship Game for the first time in the school's history. Cookeville City Council Minutes April 2, 2026 Coun [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 23, 2026

Planning Commission

Commission to consider preliminary plat for 13‑lot Polly Place subdivision

The Planning Commission will approve the agenda and minutes, then consider consent agenda extensions for Callie Square and Northpointe. It will take action on several preliminary plats and variances, including the 13‑lot Polly Place subdivision, a flag‑lot variance and final plat for the Bend Subdivision, and a flag‑lot variance and final plat for the Jeffrey Brian Jones Property. A study item for a right‑of‑way dedication on Guardian Way and staff reports of minor plats are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission conditionally approved Polly Place 13‑lot development

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 23 minutes. It also unanimously approved a six‑month extension of the Callie Square preliminary plat and the resubmission of the Northpointe preliminary plat. The commission gave conditional approval to the Polly Place 13‑lot preliminary plat, to a variance and final plat for the Bend Subdivision, and to a variance and final plat for the Jeffrey Brian Jones property. A study item for the RKB Group Right‑of‑Way Dedication Plat was accepted.

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Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission Agenda March 23rd, 2026 5:30 P.M. Action Items: (1) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted. (2) Consider for approval the minutes of February 23 rd, 2026. (3) Consent Agenda: a. Consider the six (6) month extension of the preliminary plat of Callie Square, five (5) lots located on South Jefferson Avenue (Tax Map 083J, Group E, Parcel 012.08). Request submitted by Chad Crouch. b. Consider the resubmission of the preliminary plat of Northpointe, five (5) lots located on West Jere Whitson Road (Tax Map 040G, Group C, Parcel 019.00). Request submitted by Judd-Christian Dyer, on behalf of Davis Nathaniel Real Estate Holdings . (4) Cons ider for action the preliminary plat of Polly Place, 13 lots located on Polly Drive (Tax Map 053-O, Group A, Parcel 007.00). Request submitted by G & C Properties. (5) Consider for action a variance for a flag lot and the final plat of the Bend Subdivision, two (2) lots located on Bouton Bend (Tax Map 040B, Group F, Parcel 015.03). Request submitted by Lee Wilson, on behalf of Mike Green. (6) Consider for action a variance for a flag lot and the final plat of the Division of the Jeffrey Brian Jones Property, two (2) lots located on Proffitt Street (Tax Map 053J, Group B, Parcel 004.00). Request submitted by Clint Conner, on behalf of Jeffrey Brian Jones. Study Items: (1) Consider for study the preliminary plat of the RKB Group LLC Right -of-Way Dedication Plat, one (1) lot located on Guardian Way [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Cookeville Planning Commission Minutes March 23 rd , 202 6 T he Cookeville Planning Commission me t on Monday, March 23 rd , 2026 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 45 E. Broa d Street, Cookeville, Tennessee. Members Present : Councilman Ali Bagci, Jim Cobb , Bob Faulhaber, Jason Fowler , Judy Jennings, Lauren Metts, Mallie Rogers. & Kay Starkweather . Members Absent : Jim Woodford. Staff Members Present : Christopher Phillips, Haley Stevenson, Jon Ward & Ken Young . Staff Members Absent : None. Others Present : Establishment o f Quorum : Vice-Chairman Jennings announced that a quorum was present for the meeting. Consider for Approval the Agenda a s Submitted. Kay Starkweather m ade the motion to approve the agenda as submitted . Jason Fowler seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously . Approved Consider for Approval the Minutes o f February 23 rd , 202 6 . Councilman Bagci made the motion to approve the minutes of February 23 rd , 202 6 . Kay Starkweather seconded the motion , and the motion carried unanimously. Approved Consent Agenda All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a Planning Commission member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Additionally, any citizen or agenda applicant may request that consideration be given by the Planning Commission to remove any it [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 19, 2026

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on Dodson Branch Road annexation and referendum

The Cookeville City Council will discuss several items, including a public hearing on the Dodson Branch Road annexation and a related referendum. It will also set a hearing date for a rezoning ordinance on North Willow Avenue and consider multiple contract approvals for city departments. Additional agenda items include audit and engineering contracts, a property exchange for the Tennessee Central Trail Extension, and a preliminary engineering agreement with a railroad company.

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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MARCH 19 , 202 6 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED 4. APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on March 5 , 202 6 . 6. CONSENT AGENDA A . Set a date (5-7-26) for a public hearing on Ordinance #O26-01-01 , rezoning property located on North Willow Avenue (Tax Map 040G-B- 001.00) from RM-8 (Multi-Family Residential) to CL (Local Commercial). B. Consider approval of ESRI GIS Enterprise License Agreement – All Departments . C . Consider purchasing one (1) pickup truck utilizing statewide contract #209, contract ID#88764 - Fire Department. D . Consider approval to purchase one (1) Zoll X Series Monitor/Defibrillator (sole-source provider) - Fire Department. E. Consider awarding bid for (24) 3-phase feedthrus – Energy Department/Electric Division. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider approval of audit contract for fiscal year ended 2026. SPONSOR – JENNI NISEWANDER B. Consider approval of Statement of Work with Patterson & Dewar En gineers, Inc. for various projects – Energy Department/Electric Division. SPONSOR – CARL HANEY C . Consider approval of outage management system for the Energy Department. SPONSOR – CARL HANEY D. Consider Resolution #R26-03-06, authorizing acceptance of property from Highlands Residential Services and property exchange with M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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COOKEVI LLE CI TY COUNCI L REGULAR MEETI NG MARCH 19, 20 26 5:30 PM The Cookeville City Council met in regular session on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Municipal Building, 45 E. Broad Street. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Vice-Mayor Eldridge called the meeting to order. Present and answering roll call were: Councilman Bagci: Councilman Walker: Mayor Wheaton: Vice-Mayor Eldridge: Councilman Gilbert : present present absent present present Also present: James Mills, City Manager, Kendra Hicks, Deputy Clerk and Dan Rader, City Attorney. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGI ANCE Larry Self, co-founder and director of the Cookeville Rescue Mission gave the invocation. Vice-Mayor Eldridge led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSI DER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED City Manager requested to amend the agenda as follows: Remove item 7G: Consider approval and authorization for City Manager to enter into a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with R.J. Corman/Nashville and Eastern Railroad for Crossing at Oak Avenue. Councilman Bagci made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gilbert. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: Councilman Walker: Mayor Wheaton: Vice-Mayor Eldridge: Councilman Gilbert: aye aye absent aye aye Cookeville City Council Minutes March 19, 2026 OLD BUSI NESS Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on March 5, 2026. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 12, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider variance for subdivision at 223 Proffit Street

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will first approve its agenda and the minutes from February 12, 2026. It will then review four variance requests: a minimum‑lot‑size variance for a two‑lot subdivision at 223 Proffit Street (RD zone); a side‑yard setback reduction for a drive‑thru canopy at 1120 South Willow Avenue (CR zone); a rear‑yard setback reduction for an addition at 30 South Pickard Avenue (RS‑15 zone); and a side‑yard setback reduction for a duplex at 325 Highland Avenue (RD zone). Each request will be considered for approval by the board.

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✓ Decidido: Board unanimously approves three variances and postpones one request

The Board approved a variance to the minimum lot area requirement for a two‑lot subdivision at 223 Proffitt Street. It also approved side‑yard setback reductions for a drive‑thru canopy at 1120 South Willow Avenue and for a duplex at 325 Highland Avenue. The request to reduce the rear‑yard setback at 30 South Pickard Avenue was postponed to the May 14, 2026 meeting.

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Board of Zoning Appeals March 12, 2026 5:15 P.M. (1) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted. (2) Consider for approval the minutes of February 12th, 2026. (3) Consider a request for a variance to the minimum lot requirements within the RD, “Single- Family and Duplex Residential” Zoning District for a proposed two (2) lot subdivision of the property located at 223 Proffit Street (Tax Map 053-J, Group B, Parcel 034.00). Request submitted by Lee Wilson, on behalf of Highroad Holdings, LLC. (4) Consider a request for a variance to the side yard setback from 10 feet to 1.5 feet, for a total variance of 8.5 feet within the CR, “Regional Commercial” Zoning District for a proposed drive-thru canopy for the property located at 1120 South Willow Avenue (Tax Map 065, Parcel 098.05). Request submitted by Courtney Lynch, on behalf of Development Management Group, LLC. (5) Consider a request for a variance to the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 19 feet, for a total variance of six (6) feet for a proposed addition within the RS-15, “Single-Family Residential” Zoning District for the property located at 30 South Pickard Avenue (Tax Map 52-H, Group B, Parcel 012.01). Request submitted by Christine Morales. (6) Consider a request for a variance to the side yard setback from 10 feet to 5.5 feet, for a total variance of 4.5 feet for a proposed duplex within the RD, “Single-Family and Duplex Residential” Zoning District for the property located at 325 Highland Avenue (Tax Ma [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes March 12 th , 202 6 The Board of Zoning Appeals met on Thursday, March 12 th , 2026 , at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 45 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, Tennessee. Members Present: Nancy Bohannon, James Dial . & Connie McCormick . Members Absent: Michael Detwiler & Elwood Ervin . Staff Present: Christopher Phillips , Haley Stevenson, Jon Ward & Ken Young . Staff Absent: None. Others Present: Consider for Approval the Agenda as Submitted. Nancy Bohannon made the motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Connie McCormick seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. Approved. Consider for Approval the Minutes of February 12 th , 202 6 . Nancy Bohannon made the motion to approve the minutes of February 12 th , 202 6 , as submitted. Connie McCormick seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Approved. Consider a request for a variance to the minimum lot requirements within the RD, “ Single-Family and Duplex Residential ” Zoning District for a proposed two (2) lot subdivision of the property located at 223 Proffit Street (Tax Map 053-J, Group B, Parcel 034.00). Request submitted by Lee Wilson, on behalf of Highroad Holdings, LLC. Mr. Christopher Phillips stated that Mr. Lee Wilson, on behalf of Highroad Holdings, LLC., has submitted for approval a request for a variance to the minimum lot requirements within the RD, “ Single-Family and Duplex Residential ” Zoning District for a proposed two (2) lot subdivis [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 5, 2026

City Council

Cookeville City Council to consider budget amendments and alcohol permit exemptions

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the fiscal year 2026 budget. Members will also consider an ordinance to exempt the Putnam County Convention Center and Fairgrounds and Leslie Town Center from special event alcohol permit requirements.

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✓ Decidido: City Council approved budget amendments and several ordinances, all unanimously

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 19 session. It passed an ordinance exempting the Putnam County Convention Center, Fairgrounds and Leslie Town Center from special‑event alcohol permits, and amended the FY 2026 budget with revenue and expenditure changes. The consent agenda items—including bids for transformers, a bucket truck, lawn‑care services, tablets, lidar units, a pickup truck and mineral aggregate—were approved, and the City Manager was authorized to execute MOUs for the CCR program and Green Gate Lane paving, as well as a water‑line change order.

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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MARCH 5 , 202 6 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED 4. APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on February 19 , 202 6 . B. Consider on second and final reading Ordinance #O26-02-03, amending the Municipal Code of the City of Cookeville, Tennessee, Title 8, Chapter 5, to exempt the Putnam County Convention Center and Fairgrounds and indoors at the Leslie Town Center from the requirements for a Special Events Alcoholic Beverage Permit. SPONSOR – JAMES MILLS C . Hold a public hearing and consider on second and final reading Ordinance #O26-02-02, amending the fiscal year 2026 budget for the City of Cookeville, Tennessee. SPONSOR – JAMES MILLS 6. CONSENT AGENDA A . Set a date (4-2-26) for a public hear ing on Ordinance #O26-03-04, rezoning property located on Boyd Farris Road (Tax Map 083, Parcel 057.00) from CI, “Commercial-Industrial Mixed-Use ” and RS-20, “Single-Family Residential) to RS-5, “Single- Family Residential. B . Set a date (4-2-26) for a public hear ing on Ordinance #O26-03-05, amendments to the Official Street Map. C . Consider awarding bid for two (2) 750 K VA pad transformer s – Energy Department /Electric Division . D . Consider purchasing one (1) bucket truck utilizing the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative Energy Department [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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COOKEVI LLE CITY COUNCI L REGULAR MEETI NG MARCH 5, 2026 5:30 PM The Cookeville City Council met in regular session on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Municipal Building, 45 E. Broad Street. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Wheaton called the meeting to order. Present and answering roll call were: Councilman Bagci: Councilman Walker: Mayor Wheaton: Vice-Mayor Eldridge: Councilman Gilbert: present present present present present Also present: James Mills, City Manager, Darian Coons, City Clerk and Dan Rader IV, serving as City Attorney. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGI ANCE Mike Campbell, former pastor of Hope Church gave the invocation. Mayor Wheaton led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSI DER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gilbert. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayor Wheaton: aye Vice-Mayor Eldridge: aye Councilman Gilbert: aye OLD BUSI NESS Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on February 19, 2026. Councilman Bagci made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve said minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Eldridge. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Cookeville City Council Minutes March 5, 2026 Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayo [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 23, 2026

Planning Commission

✓ Decidido: Commission unanimously approves road extension and several subdivision plats

The Cookeville Planning Commission re‑elected Jim Woodford as Chairman and Judy Jennings as Vice‑Chairman. It approved the meeting agenda, the December 22, 2025 minutes, and six‑month extensions for two preliminary subdivision plats. The commission gave conditional approval to the Henley Drive Extension preliminary plat and to four final subdivision plats (Roy & Beer Division, Elrod Subdivision, and Saxony Phase IV). All motions passed unanimously.

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Cookeville Planning Commission Minutes February 23 rd , 202 6 T he Cookeville Planning Commission me t on Monday, February 23 rd , 2026 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 45 E. Broa d Street, Cookeville, Tennessee. Members Present : Councilman Ali Bagci, Jim Cobb , Bob Faulhaber, Jason Fowler , Judy Jennings, Lauren Metts, Mallie Rogers. & Kay Starkweather . Members Absent : Jim Woodford. Staff Members Present : Christopher Phillips, Haley Stevenson, Jon Ward & Ken Young . Staff Members Absent : None. Others Present : Stefan Claar, Larry Harp, Susan Hite, Brian Hartbarger, Delane Stewart, Garry McNabb, Jeremiah Wheet, Amanda Wheet, Fred Ray. Establishment o f Quorum : Vice-Chairman Jennings announced that a quorum was present for the meeting. Election of Officers. Kay Starkweather nominated to re-elect Jim Woodford as Chairman and Judy Jennings as Vice-Chairman for the 2026 year. Jim Cobb seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Jim Woodford elected Chairman & Judy Jennings elected Vice-Chairman. Consider for Approval the Agenda a s Submitted. Planning Staff requests that study be waived and Items 4, 9, 10, and 11 be moved for Action. Councilman Bagci m ade the motion to approve the agenda as submitted . Kay Starkweather seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously . Approved Consider for Approval the Minutes o f December 22 nd , 202 5 . Councilman Bagci made the motion to approve the minutes of December 22 nd , 2025 . Kay Starkweather seconded t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026

City Council

Cookeville City Council to hold public hearing on fiscal year 2026 budget amendment

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to the fiscal year 2026 budget. The body will also hold a public hearing on annual progress reports for 14 annexation areas and consider changes to alcoholic beverage permit requirements for specific venues.

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✓ Decidido: Council approved contracts, ordinances, and water‑plant change orders

The Cookeville City Council adopted a consent agenda that approved purchases of Windows Server licenses, traffic‑signal equipment, and paving contracts. It also adopted a resolution abandoning a 2018 TDOT grant, approved two ordinances (one exempting the convention center from an alcohol permit and one amending the FY2026 budget), rejected a mineral‑aggregate bid, and authorized two water‑plant change orders. All actions passed with four ayes and one member absent.

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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED 4. APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on February 5, 2025. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider approval to purchase Microsoft Windows Server 2025 licenses – ITT Division. B. Consider approval to purchase traffic controllers and monitors (sole- source provider) – Public Works Department. C. Consider awarding bids for semi-annual paving, asphalt mix, milling – Public Works Department. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Hold a Public Hearing on the Annual Progress Report on the Plans Of Services for the following annexation areas: Old Bridge Road/Falling Water River Area; Buck Mountain Road/Dry Valley Road Area; East Highway70N/Interstate 40 Area; West Cookeville/Interstate 40 Area; Shag Rag Road Area; Rebecca Place/Bunker Hill Road Area; Bunker Hill Road/Lovelady Road Area; Freehill Road/North Washington Avenue Area; South Willow Avenue Area; Bennett Road Extension Area; Old Stewart Road Area; Mackie Road Area; Putnam County Fairgrounds Area, and Nelson North Drive Annexation Area. SPONSOR – JON WARD B. Consider Resolution #R26-02-04, abandoning the 2018 TDOT Multimodal Access Grant for sidewalks along State Route 135 (North Willow Avenue) and West 12th Street. SPONSOR – JON WARD C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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COOKEVI LLE CITY COUNCI L REGULAR MEETI NG FEBRUARY 19, 2026 5:30 PM The Cookeville City Council met in regular session on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Municipal Building, 45 E. Broad Street. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Wheaton called the meeting to order. Present and answering roll call were: Councilman Bagci: Councilman Walker: Mayor Wheaton: Vice-Mayor Eldridge: Councilman Gilbert: present absent present present present Also present: James Mills, City Manager, Darian Coons, City Clerk and Dan Rader, City Att orney. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Andy Brewster, Minister of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ gave the invocation. Mayor Wheaton led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSI DER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bagci. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: Councilman Walker: Mayor Wheaton: Vice-Mayor Eldridge: Councilman Gilbert: aye absent aye aye aye OLD BUSI NESS Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on February S, 2026. Councilman Bagci made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve said minutes as submitt ed. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Eldridge. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: Councilman Walker: Mayor Wheaton: Vice-Mayor Eldridge: Counci [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 12, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board will consider special exception for outdoor storage at 2221 W Jackson St

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will first approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 8th, 2026 session. Afterwards the board will review three land‑use requests: a special exception for outdoor storage in the Light Manufacturing district at 2221 West Jackson Street, a variance reducing the rear‑yard setback to one foot for a dumpster enclosure in the General Commercial district at 1090 South Willow Avenue, and a variance reducing the rear‑yard setback to 18 feet for an addition in the Single‑Family Residential district at 710 Greenland Avenue.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves special exception for outdoor storage at 2221 West Jackson

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved the agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It then approved a special exception allowing outdoor storage of goods and materials in the Light Manufacturing district at 2221 West Jackson Street. The board also unanimously approved three variance requests: a 9‑foot rear‑yard setback reduction for a dumpster enclosure at 1090 South Willow Avenue, and 2‑foot rear‑yard setback reductions for additions at 710 Greenland Avenue.

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Board of Zoning Appeals February 12, 2026 5:15 P.M. (1) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted. (2) Consider for approval the minutes of January 8th, 2026. (3) Consider a request for a special exception to allow outdoor storage of good and materials within the LM, “Light Manufacturing,” Zoning District for the property located at 2221 West Jackson Street (Tax Map 054D, Group A, Parcel 034.00). Request submitted by Independence Engineering, on behalf of Sparrow Ventures Group. (4) Consider a request for a variance to the rear yard setback from 10 feet to one (1) foot, for a total variance of nine (9) feet for a proposed dumpster enclosure within the CG, “General Commercial” Zoning District for the property located at 1090 South Willow Avenue (Tax Map 065, Parcel 062.00). Request submitted by Philip Neal, on behalf of McGugin Properties, LLC. (5) Consider a request for a variance to the rear yard setback from 20 feet to 18 feet, for a total variance of two (2) feet for a proposed addition within th e RS-10, “Single-Family Residential” Zoning District for the property located at 710 Greenland Avenue (Tax Map 066A, Group B, Parcel 024.01). Request submitted by Seth Johnson. January 8th, 2026 Minutes B oard of Zoning Appeals Minutes January 8th, 2026 The Board of Zoning Appeals met on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 45 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, Tennessee. Members Present: Nancy Bohannon, Michael Detwiler, James D [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes February 12th, 2026 The Board of Zoning Appeals met on Thursday, February 12 th, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 45 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, Tennessee. Members Present: Nancy Bohannon, Michael Detwiler, James Dial. Elwood Ervin. & Connie McCormick. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Christopher Phillips, Haley Stevenson, Jon Ward & Ken Young. Staff Absent: None. Others Present: Lindsay Pride, Tyler Brown, Becky Brown, Seth Johnson, Emily Zeller, Marcia Lorance, Neil Sander Consider for Approval the Agenda as Submitted. Michael Detwiler made the motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Elwood Ervin seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. Approved. Consider for Approval the Minutes of January 8th, 2026. Connie McCormick made the motion to approve the minutes of January 8th, 2026, as submitted. Michael Detwiler seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Approved. Consider a request for a special exception to allow outdoor storage of good and materials within the LM, “Light Manufacturing,” Zoning District for the property located at 2221 West Jackson Street (Tax Map 054D, Group A, Parcel 034.00). Request submitted by Independence Engineering, on behalf of Sparrow Ventures Group. Mr. Chris Phillips stated that Independence Engineering, on behalf of Sparrow Ventures Group, have submitted for approval a request for a special exception to allow outdoor storage of good [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 5, 2026

City Council

Council considers annexation of Dodson Branch Road area

The City Council will discuss land acquisition for an East-West connector street and a public hearing for the annexation of the Dodson Branch Road area. The body is also reviewing zoning amendments and several infrastructure contracts.

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✓ Decidido: City Council approved zoning amendment to allow commercial unit subdivisions

The council amended the agenda to add a railroad crossing item and approved the meeting minutes. It passed two ordinances amending the zoning code to permit subdividing commercial units and to close a portion of Baron Court right‑of‑way. The body also adopted a consent agenda, set a public hearing date for the Dodson Branch Road annexation, and authorized several contracts and a software subscription. All actions were approved unanimously by the five council members.

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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 , 202 6 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED 4. APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on January 1 5 , 202 5 . B. Consider on second and final reading Ordinance #O25-10-18, amending the Zoning Code, Section 221 CL, “Local Commercial ” and Section 222 CG “General Commercial ” to permit subdividing units on individual lots upon review by the Planning Commission. SPONSOR – JON WARD C. Consider on second and final reading Ordinance #O25-10-19, closing and abandoning a portion of Baron Court right-of-way. SPONSOR – JON WARD 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider ratification of the 2025 Wellness Program Agreement with CRMC. B. Consider approval to purchase bulk de-icing salt utilizing Statewide Contract #507, Contract ID # 66848 – Public Works Department. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Resolution #R25-02-02, calling for a public hearing on the proposed annexation of territory into the City of Cookeville by referendum and a plan of services for the Dodson Branc h Road annexation area. SPONSOR – JON WARD B. Consider approval and authorize the City Manager to execute a service agreement contract and order form and authorize the purchase of a software subscription with Citizenserve Code Enforcement, Permitting, Planning & Zoning and Licensing soft [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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COOKEVI LLE CI TY COUNCI L REGULAR MEETI NG FEBRUARY 5, 2026 5:30 PM The Cookeville City Council met in regular session on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 5: 30 p. m., in the Municipal Building, 45 E. Broad Street. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Wheaton called the meeting to order. Present and answering roll call were: Councilman Bagci: Councilman Walker: Mayor Wheaton: Vice-Mayor Eldridge: Councilman Gilbert: present present present present present Also present: James Mills, City Manager, Darian Coons, City Clerk and Randall York, serving as City Att orney. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Steve Tiebout, Lead Pastor of The River Community Church gave the invocation. Mayor Wheaton led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED City Manager James Mills requested to amend the agenda as follows: Add item 7H: Consider Resolution #R26-02-03, requesting approval from the R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC for a new crossing of the Nashville and Eastern Railroad Line at Oak Avenue. Councilman Gilbert made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Eldridge. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayor Wheaton: aye Vice-Mayor Eldridge: aye Councilman Gilbert: aye Cookeville City Council Minutes February 5, 2026 OLD BUSI NESS Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on January 15, 2026. Council [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 26, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to approve final plat for Roy and Beer Division and study rezoning proposals

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider approval of the meeting agenda and the December 22, 2025 minutes. Action items include a six‑month extension of the Turnberry Subdivision preliminary plat, approval of the final plat for the Roy and Beer Division on Mine Lick Creek Road and Taylor Road, the 2025 Annual Report & Program Design, and amendments to the Official Street Map. Study items involve rezoning requests for 69 Messenger Road and Boyd Farris Road, and scheduling a public hearing on the Dodson Branch Road Annexation Plan of Services.

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Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission Agenda January 26, 2025 5:30 P.M. Election of Officers Action Items: (1) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted. (2) Consider for approval the minutes of December 22nd, 2025. (3) Consent Agenda: a. Consider the six (6) month extension of the preliminary plat for Turnberry Subdivision, 61 lots located on Hawkins Crawford Road (Tax Map 064, a portion of Parcel 018.08). Request submitted by Capital Communities, LLC. (4) Consider for action the final plat of Roy and Beer Division, four (4) lots located on Mine Lick Creek Road & Taylor Road (Tax Map 065, Parcels 079.00 & 079.01). Request submitted by Frances B. Roy & Dana Beer. (5) Consider for action the 2025 Annual Report & Program Design. Request submitted by Staff. (6) Consider for action amendments to the Official Street Map. Request submitted by Staff. Study Items: (1) Consider for study rezoning property located at 69 Messenger Road (Tax Map 083, Parcel 080.18) from RS -10, “Single-Family Residential” to CG, “General Commercial.” Request submitted by Ken Stone, on behalf of Preferred Properties. (2) Consider for study rezoning property located on Boyd F arris Road (Tax Map 083, Parcel 057.00) from CI, “Commercial -Industrial Mixed- Use” and RS -20, “Single -Family Residential) to RS -5, “Single-Family Residential. Request submitted by Stefan Claar, on behalf of Brian Hartbarger. (3) Consider for study and schedule a Public Hearing for the February 23 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 15, 2026

City Council

City Council to discuss zoning changes, public hearing dates, and contract awards

The Cookeville City Council will consider rezoning properties on North Willow Avenue and West Broad Street, approve a Cyber Security Insurance Policy renewal, and award bids for electrical and water infrastructure projects. The body will also hold public hearings on amending the Zoning Code and closing a portion of Baron Court right-of-way.

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✓ Decidido: City Council approves multiple ordinances and contracts, including engineering services

The council approved the consent agenda, which included wetland credit purchase, a cyber‑security insurance renewal, and several equipment bids. It passed two zoning ordinances on first reading and withdrew a pending commercial rezoning. The council also authorized a professional services agreement with Gresham Smith, amended the Baxter water contract, and approved a change order and an estimate for the Water Treatment Plant Generator Project.

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COOKEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED 4. APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS OR AWARDS 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on December 18, 2025. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Set a date (2-19-26) for a public hearing on Ordinance #O26-01-01, rezoning property located on North Willow Avenue (Tax Map 040G-B- 001.00) from RM-8 (Multi-Family Residential) to CL (Local Commercial). B. Consider approval of Cyber Security Insurance Policy renewal. SPONSOR – STEVE CORDER C. Consider awarding bid for (24) 30’ square poles – Energy Department/Electric Division. D. Consider awarding bid for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters and components – Energy Department/Electric Division. E. Consider declaring as surplus (1) 2007 Mack roll off sanitation truck – Public Work Department. F. Consider awarding bid for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) components/dual port radios – Water Quality Control Department. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Hold a public hearing and consider on first reading Ordinance #O25- 10-18, amending the Zoning Code, Section 221 CL, “Local Commercial” and Section 222 CG “General Commercial” to permit subdividing units on individual lots upon review by the Planning Commission. SPONSOR – JON WARD B. Hold a public hearing and consider on first reading [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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COOKEVI LLE CI TY COUNCI L REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2026 5:30 PM The Cookeville City Council met in regular session on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 5: 30 p.m., in the Municipal Building, 45 E. Broad Street. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Wheaton called the meeting to order. Present and answering roll call were: Councilman Bagci: Councilman Walker: Mayor Wheaton: Vice-Mayor Eldridge: Councilman Gilbert : present present present present present Also present: James Mills, City Manager, Darian Coons, City Clerk and Dan Rader, City Attorney. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGI ANCE DK Hall, Pastor of Central City Church gave the invocation. Mayor Wheaton led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSI DER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gilbert. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Councilman Bagci: aye Councilman Walker: aye Mayor Wheaton: aye Vice-Mayor Eldridge: aye Councilman Gilbert: aye OLD BUSI NESS Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on December 18, 2025. There were no public comments concerning this item. Cookeville City Council Minutes January 15, 2026 Councilman Gilbert made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve said minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Eldridge. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried with the following voting: Co [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 8, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board approves lot‑size variance for duplex at 348 South Walnut Avenue

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will elect officers, adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. It will consider two variance requests: one for the Upper Cumberland Christian Home development on State Street that was postponed, and one for a duplex at 348 South Walnut Avenue that was approved.

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✓ Decidido: Board unanimously approved a variance for Upper Cumberland Christian Homes

The Board of Zoning Appeals elected Elwood Ervin as Vice‑Chairman and James Dial as Chairman, each by unanimous vote. The agenda and the December 11, 2025 minutes were also approved unanimously. The Board then approved the requested variance to Zoning Code Section 206.11G for the Upper Cumberland Christian Homes development on State Street, allowing the project to exceed the two‑access requirement.

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Board of Zoning Appeals January 8, 2026 5:15 P.M. (1 ) Election of Officers (2) Consider for approval the agenda as submitted. (3) Consider for approval the minutes of December 11th, 2025. (4) Consider a request for a variance to the Zoning Code Section 206.11G requiring two (2) access points to a public street for a multi- family development consisting of 50 or more dwelling units for the Upper Cumberland Christian Home development located on State Steet (Tax Map 054, Parcel 086.02). Request submitted by Paul Pippin, on behalf of Upper Cumberland Christian Homes. This item was postponed at the December 11 th, 2025, B ZA meeting due to an error in the meeting date. December 11th, 2025 Minutes Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes December 11th, 2025 The Board of Zoning Appeals met on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 45 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, Tennessee. Members Present: Nancy Bohannon, Michael Detwiler, Elwood Ervin. & Connie McCormick. Members Absent: James Dial. Staff Present: Christopher Phillips, Haley Stevenson, Jon Ward & Ken Young. Staff Absent: None. Others Present: David Sweetland, Brian Harper, Jason Dennis, Matthew Bledsoe, Donnie Suits, Lindsay Pride Consider for Approval the Agenda as Submitted. Mr. Chris Phillips stated that due to the letters notifying property owners regarding item 3 on the agenda was sent in error and Planning Staff is recommending that the board postpone action until the January 2 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes January 8 th , 202 6 The Board of Zoning Appeals met on Thursday, January 8 th , 2026 , at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 45 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, Tennessee. Members Present: Nancy Bohannon, Michael Detwiler , James Dial. Elwood Ervin. & Connie McCormick . Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Christopher Phillips , Haley Stevenson, Jon Ward & Ken Young . Staff Absent: None. Others Present: Election of Officers. Michael Detwiler made a motion to elect Elwood Ervin as Vice-Chairman. Connie McCormick seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Approved. Michael Detwiler made a motion to elect James Dial as Chairman. Nancy Bohannon seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Approved. Consider for Approval the Agenda as Submitted. Nancy Bohannon made the motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Michael Detwiler seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. Approved. Consider for Approval the Minutes of December 11 th , 2025 . Elwood Ervin made the motion to approve the minutes of December 11 th , 2025 , as submitted. Nancy Bohannon seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Approved. Consider a request for a variance to the Zoning Code Section 206.11G requiring two (2) access points to a public street for a multi-family development consisting of 50 or more dwelling units for the Upper Cumberland Christian Home development located on State Steet (Tax Map 054, Parcel 086.02). [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]