Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cookeville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in roads
South Jefferson Avenue TDOT Partnership Project
The city is applying for state partnership funding to construct a much-needed southbound turn lane and pedestrian improvements on South Jefferson Avenue at Interstate Drive, committing up to $500,000 in local funds to make the project more competitive.
South Jefferson Avenue TVA Tower Relocation
The city received a $750,000 state grant to help pay for moving a power transmission tower at South Jefferson Avenue and Neal Street near Longhorn Steakhouse. This tower has been a frequent bottleneck and accident site for large trucks, and moving it will allow for much-needed traffic and turn lane improvements.
Interstate Drive Widening Project Change Order
The city approved an extra $221,220 to quickly fix a rough dip on Interstate Drive as part of the ongoing road widening project.
Interstate Drive Roadway Settlement Repairs
The city is moving forward with fixing the settlement issues on Interstate Drive by hiring Rembco Geotechnical Contractors to drill and grout the roadway. UES will handle the construction inspection and oversight to make sure the job gets done right.
Abandonment of 2018 TDOT Sidewalk Grant
The city dropped a state grant for sidewalks on North Willow and 12th Street because officials want to coordinate potential street improvements with Tennessee Tech instead.
Henley Drive Extension Project
Cookeville awarded a construction contract to Rogers Group Inc. for $533,479 to extend Henley Drive from Sam Street to Bunker Hill Road. Local property owners donated significant right-of-way valued at over half a million dollars to make the project possible.
Interstate Drive and South Jefferson Avenue Traffic Improvements
Cookeville is partnering with TDOT and hiring Clinton Engineering to redesign and widen Interstate Drive at South Jefferson Avenue to ease heavy traffic backups. TDOT will also restripe Jefferson Avenue and resurface the corridor from I-40 to the square.