Surplus Property and Expo Center Development
Summary
The county approved selling a lot in the Highlands Business Park to The Hollingsworth Company to bring good-paying jobs to the area using existing infrastructure.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates revenue from land sale and promotes local economic growth.
Local workers seeking high-paying jobs and the county economic development fund.
Nearby property owners who feel their land values are impacted or that public assets are undervalued.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City accepting sealed bids for property on Stevens Street
The city of Cookeville is accepting sealed bids for approximately 0.48 acres (20,810 square feet) of property on West Stevens Street across the street from Stevens Street Baptist Church.
Putnam County Commission — October 19, 2026
Residents raised questions regarding the appraisal and surplus designation of county land near the Expo Center intended for a hotel project. County leadership defended the process as compliant with state statutes and economic development goals.
Putnam County Commission — May 18, 2026
The county approved selling a lot in the Highlands Business Park to The Hollingsworth Company to bring good-paying jobs to the area using existing infrastructure.
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