Cookeville, TN

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several action items, including rezoning requests, preliminary and final plats, and a variance for a flag lot. The agenda also includes study items and staff reports on minor plats. The meeting will also review and approve the minutes from the July 27th meeting.

• Rezoning 79 Messenger Road from RS-10 to CG (General Commercial)
• Rezoning Dogwood Circle/Forrest Road from RS-15 to RS-7.5
• Preliminary plat for Turnberry (61 lots) on Hawkins Crawford Road
• Preliminary plat for Conexus Park (27 lots) on South Jefferson Avenue
• Final plat for Red Roof Inn Division (2 lots) on South Walnut Avenue

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will consider final approval of an ordinance updating mobile food vendor regulations, award contracts for paving and other services, and approve purchases including vehicles and transformers. The meeting also includes a public hearing rescheduling, resolutions for a power line relocation and a street improvement project, and the certification of election returns. After the regular session, the council will adjourn sine die and reconvene to swear in new members and elect a mayor and vice-mayor.

• Ordinance #O26-08-13 (2nd reading) amending mobile food vendor rules
• Rezoning public hearing moved from 9-3-26 to 9-17-26 for Dodson Branch Road Annexation
• Bids for paving, asphalt, milling, rock, striping, concrete, pipe, tire recapping
• Purchase of 3 Ford F-150 and 1 F-250 via Statewide Contract #209
• Resolutions for TVA transmission relocation and TDOT street improvement on South Jefferson Avenue

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two requests: a variance to reduce the minimum lot width from 100 to 92 feet for two proposed lots at 419 Sliger Road, and a special exception to allow adaptive residential multi-family reuse of an existing extended-stay property at 1814 Salem Road. The variance item was previously tabled for lack of a second and is being reconsidered. The special exception would permit the 112-unit property to operate as long-term housing under the city's adaptive reuse ordinance.

• Variance request by Greg Deweese to reduce minimum lot width from 100 to 92 feet (8-foot variance) for two lots at 419 Sliger Road (Tax Map 083-J, Group E, Parcel 002.00)
• Special exception request by Michael Bowie for Salem Cookeville, LLC to allow adaptive residential multi-family reuse of the existing 112-unit extended-stay property at 1814 Salem Road (Tax Map 066, Parcel 112.07)
• Approval of the agenda and minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 6, 2026, with a consent agenda covering multiple equipment purchases and a public hearing date for a rezoning. New business includes a first reading of an ordinance amending mobile food vendor regulations, a resolution to accept a state grant for a youth soccer facility, a change order for the Interstate Drive widening project, and an application for a rural health grant.

• First reading of Ordinance #O26-08-13 amending Mobile Food Vendors chapter (Title 9, Chapter 12)
• Resolution #R26-08-14 to accept state grant for inclusive youth soccer facility (Joseph Warlick Memorial Foundation)
• Change Order #1 for Interstate Drive widening project
• Public hearing set for 9-3-26 on rezoning in Dodson Branch Road Annexation Area (Ordinance #O26-08-14)
• Consent agenda: purchase of uniforms, body armor, transformers, a transformer trailer, a 2027 Ford F-450, and a RAMVAC HX-9 Hydro Excavator

The Cookeville City Council approved Change Order #1 for the Interstate Drive widening project, adding $221,220 for emergency repairs due to hazardous roadway conditions from compaction grouting. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included purchases of police uniforms, body armor, and various equipment for the Energy and Water Quality departments. Additionally, they passed the first reading of an ordinance amending mobile food vendor regulations and adopted a resolution to receive and distribute a $500,000 state grant for an inclusive youth soccer facility.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Interstate Drive widening, adding $221,220 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including police uniforms, body armor, battery backups, wire, transformers, and vehicles (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #026-08-13 amending mobile food vendor code (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R26-08-14 for $500,000 state grant to Joseph Warlick Memorial Foundation for soccer facility (5-0)
• Authorized application to Tennessee Department of Health Make Rural Tennessee Healthy Again Grant (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Sept 3, 2026 on rezoning Dodson Branch Road Annexation Area
• Approved minutes of July 16, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on a right-of-way dedication for Henley Drive and rezoning for the Dodson Branch Road Annexation Area. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding surplus city property on West Stevens Street.

• Final plat for Henley Drive Right-of-Way Dedication at Sam’s Street to Bunker Hill Road
• Rezoning of properties in the Dodson Branch Road Annexation Area
• Public hearing to declare one lot on West Stevens Street as surplus property
• Study of rezoning 79 Messenger Road from Single-Family Residential to General Commercial
• Study of rezoning property at Dogwood Circle and Forrest Road from RS-15 to RS-7.5

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will decide on a right-of-way dedication for Henley Drive and consider rezoning properties in the newly annexed Dodson Branch Road area. They will also hold a public hearing to declare surplus a lot on West Stevens Street.

• Final plat approval for Henley Drive right-of-way dedication at Henley Drive and Sam’s Street to Bunker Hill Road
• Rezoning properties within the Dodson Branch Road Annexation Area
• Public hearing and action to declare surplus a lot on West Stevens Street (Tax Map 053-I, Group D, Parcel 020.02)
• Study rezoning 79 Messenger Road from RS-10 to CG (General Commercial)
• Study rezoning Dogwood Circle and Forrest Road from RS-15 to RS-7.5 (Single-Family Residential)

City Council

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.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #O26-06-11 to amend Zoning Code for adaptive residential multi-family reuse
• Consider Resolution #R26-07-13 authorizing land rights for the 39 Depot Project
• Approval of 5-year contract with Motorola Solutions for SmartConnect feature
• Consideration of a new Pierce PUC Enforcer 107’ Ladder Truck for the Fire Department
• Approval of a 2026 Ford Bronco Sport for the Community Development Department

The Cookeville City Council approved the 39 Depot Master Plan, a downtown redevelopment project, and authorized land acquisition for it. They also approved the purchase of a Pierce PUC Enforcer 107' Ladder Truck for $1,999,988.00. The council passed an amended ordinance allowing adaptive residential multi-family reuse in the CI zoning district, with conditions including a 90-day minimum lease and acceptance of housing vouchers. The council also approved a 3% raise for City Manager James Mills following his evaluation.

• Approved 39 Depot Master Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R26-07-13 authorizing land acquisition for 39 Depot Project (5-0)
• Approved $1,999,988 Pierce PUC Enforcer 107' Ladder Truck purchase (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #026-06-11 as amended for adaptive residential multi-family reuse (4-1)
• Approved 3% raise for City Manager James Mills (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Samsara GPS payment, CAT 305 Mini Ex, and AMI water meters (5-0)
• Authorized 5-year Motorola SmartConnect contract for police (5-0)
• Authorized TVA agreement to relocate 161kV structure (5-0)

• Amending Zoning Code Section 227.3 and Section 234 regarding adaptive residential multi-family reuse
• Land rights acquisition for 39 Depot Project
  Oak Avenue from Depot Street to West Broad Street
• 39 Depot Master Plan

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will decide on two variance requests: a 10-foot rear setback variance for a covered deck at 1376 Buckingham Place (50% variance), and a 4-foot side setback variance for a commercial addition at 520 East 10th Street. The board will also consider placing a previously failed variance request (419 Sliger Road) back on the agenda for a future hearing.

• Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20 ft to 10 ft for a covered deck at 1376 Buckingham Place (50% variance)
• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 10 ft to 6 ft for a commercial addition at 520 East 10th Street
• Reconsideration of failed variance to reduce minimum lot width at 419 Sliger Road (8 ft variance)
• Minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting
• Agenda approval

• Rear yard setback variance for covered deck
  1376 Buckingham Place
• Side yard setback variance for commercial addition
  520 East 10th Street
• Minimum lot width variance for subdivision — null
  419 Sliger Road · 2 units · 1.43 ac
• Side yard setback variance for residential dwelling — approved
  206 Greystone Way · 1 units · 0.38 ac

City Council

The council will consider on second reading an ordinance amending the municipal code (O26-06-12). They will also hold a public hearing and first reading on a zoning amendment to allow adaptive residential multi-family reuse as a special exemption (O26-06-11). The consent agenda includes purchases of sanitation trucks, a dumpster truck, and a horizontal grinder, plus declaring equipment surplus.

• Second reading of Ordinance O26-06-12 amending Municipal Code Title 8, Chapters 2 and 4
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance O26-06-11 to permit adaptive residential multi-family reuse as a special exemption in zoning
• Approval of purchase for one side load sanitation truck via Sourcewell Contract ID#110223-THC
• Approval of purchase for one front load sanitation truck via Sourcewell Contracts ID#110223-NWY & #032824-MAK
• Approval of Summary Change Order for SR-24 Spring Street Sidewalks PH 2 project

The Council approved on first reading an ordinance to allow adaptive residential multi-family reuse in the CI commercial-industrial district, with a 4-1 vote (Councilman Walker opposed). The measure would let existing buildings like the former Fall Creek Inn be converted to affordable housing through the Board of Zoning Appeals, subject to affordability and safety conditions. Council members requested more affordability analysis before the second reading. The Council also approved several Public Works purchases and change orders, including three sanitation trucks, a horizontal grinder, and the Henley Drive extension change order.

• Approved agenda as amended to add Henley Drive Change Order #1
• Approved minutes of June 18, 2026 meeting
• Approved Ordinance #026-06-12 on second reading, amending alcohol and beer code
• Approved consent agenda: purchase of side load, front load, and dumpster trucks, and declaring equipment surplus
• Approved on first reading Ordinance #026-06-11 for adaptive residential multi-family reuse (4-1, Walker nay)
• Approved Summary Change Order for SR-24 Spring Street Sidewalks PH 2
• Approved purchase of Vermeer Horizontal Grinder for $724,559.85
• Approved Change Order #1 (final) for Henley Drive Roadway Extension, increasing contract to $547,500.20

• Amend Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 2 and Chapter 4 — introduced
• Purchase of side load sanitation truck — introduced
• Purchase of front load sanitation truck — introduced
• Purchase of dumpster truck — introduced
• Amend Zoning Code to permit adaptive residential multi-family reuse — introduced
• Summary Change Order for SR-24 Spring Street Sidewalks PH 2 project — introduced
  Spring Street
• Purchase of Vermeer Horizontal Grinder — introduced

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on amending subdivision regulations for two-lot subdivisions to comply with state law. Action items include final plat approvals for River Ranch Phase 2 (33 lots), Callie Square (5 lots), and the Ting Property lot line revision. Study items include rezoning in the newly annexed Dodson Branch Road area and declaring a city-owned lot on West Stevens Street as surplus.

• Public hearing on amendment to Subdivision Regulations Article II-M for two-lot subdivisions
• Final plat of River Ranch at Cookeville Phase 2, 33 lots on Mine Lick Creek Road
• Final plat of Callie Square, 5 lots on South Jefferson Avenue
• Final plat of Ting Property lot line revision, 3 lots on Crescent Drive and West 9th Street
• Study of rezoning properties in the Dodson Branch Road annexation area

• Maple Heritage Homes preliminary plat extension — introduced
  South Maple Avenue · 15 units
• Watts Family Townhomes preliminary plat extension — introduced
  East 12th Street and Woodland Avenue · 12 units
• Ting Property Lot Line Revision final plat — introduced
  Crescent Drive and West 9th Street · 3 units
• River Ranch at Cookeville Phase 2 final plat — introduced
  Mine Lick Creek Road · 33 units
• Callie Square final plat — introduced
  South Jefferson Avenue · 5 units
• Amendment to Cookeville Subdivision Regulations Article II — introduced
• Dodson Branch Road Annexation Area rezoning — introduced
  Dodson Branch Road Annexation Area
• Declare City Property as Surplus — introduced
  West Stevens Street

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold public hearings and consider second reading of the FY 2026-2027 annual budget, tax levy, and appropriations for nonprofit organizations. They will also vote on a resolution for a right-turn lane on South Willow Avenue, a right-of-way exchange on Guardian Way, and multiple change orders for the Energy Department facility expansion and water projects. The consent agenda includes bids for utility equipment and chemicals.

• Public hearing and second reading of FY 2026-2027 city budget (Ordinance O26-06-09)
• Public hearing and second reading of tax levy for FY 2026-2027 (Ordinance O26-06-07)
• Resolution authorizing right-turn lane on South Willow Avenue at Interstate Drive (R26-06-10)
• Consider right-of-way exchange with property owners on Guardian Way
• Consider change orders for Energy Department Facility expansion on W Davis Road

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.

• Appointed James Wood and reappointed Guy Zimmerman to the Cookeville Tree Board (5-0)
• Approved June 4, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #026-06-06 amending the fiscal year 2026 budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #026-06-07 regarding property tax levy (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #026-06-08 for financial aid appropriations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #026-06-09 adopting the annual budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #026-06-10 adopting the Cookeville Regional Medical Center budget (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including various energy and water department bids (5-0)

• Amending the fiscal year 2026 budget for the City of Cookeville — approved
• Tax levy for the City of Cookeville for fiscal year ended June 30, 2027 — approved
• Appropriations for financial aid to public service, nonprofit, and charitable organizations for fiscal year ended June 3 — approved
• Adopting the annual budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 for the City of Cookeville — approved
• Adopting the annual budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 for Cookeville Regional Medic — approved

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests. The first seeks a one-foot side yard setback reduction for a home at 206 Greystone Way. The second seeks an eight-foot lot width reduction to create two new lots at 419 Sliger Road. The board will also approve agenda and minutes from May 14.

• Variance request to reduce side yard setback from 10 ft to 9 ft at 206 Greystone Way (Tax Map 052-A, Group D, Parcel 013.00) for a proposed single-family home.
• Variance request to reduce minimum lot width at setback line from 100 ft to 92 ft at 419 Sliger Road (Tax Map 083-J, Group E, Parcel 002.00) to create two new lots.
• Approval of the agenda as submitted.
• Approval of the minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances adopting the FY2027 annual budget, setting the property tax levy, and approving appropriations for public service organizations. They will also consider a zoning code amendment to permit adaptive residential multi-family reuse as a special exception, approve the Putnam County Growth Plan, and authorize an MOU with UCHRA to embed a peer recovery specialist in the police department. Several appointments to the Planning and Historic Zoning Commissions and a resolution honoring retiring Planning Commission member Judy Jennings are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #O26-06-07 establishing the property tax levy for FY2027
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #O26-06-09 adopting the annual budget for FY2027
• Public hearing on zoning code amendment #O26-06-11 to allow adaptive residential multi-family reuse on appeal
• Consider approval of Resolution #R26-06-08 approving the Putnam County Growth Plan
• Consider MOU with UCHRA to integrate a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with the Cookeville Police Department

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.

• Approved first reading of FY 2027 city budget (5-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2027 tax levy exceeding certified rate by rounding (5-0)
• Approved first reading of appropriations for nonprofit organizations (5-0)
• Approved Putnam County Growth Plan resolution (5-0)
• Approved MOU with UCHRA for peer recovery specialist with police (5-0)
• Approved amendment to ASA Engineering agreement for 39 Depot Area master plan (5-0)
• Approved final change order for Cane Creek Park improvements (5-0)
• Appointed Bob Faulhaber to Planning Commission and Kay Starkweather to Historic Zoning Commission (each 5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second and final vote to rezone a parcel on North Willow Avenue from multifamily residential to local commercial. They will also consider several consent agenda items, including bids for utility equipment, and new business items such as a wellness screening agreement and road repair projects on Interstate Drive.

• Second reading of Ordinance O26-01-01 to rezone 040G-B-001.00 on North Willow Avenue from RM-8 to CL
• Awarding bid for (3) 750 KVA pad transformers (Energy Department)
• Awarding bid for (48) 30' square poles (Energy Department)
• Awarding bid for Interstate Drive Roadway Settlement Repair Project and related construction inspection services
• Authorizing agreement with OCJP renewing VOCA grant for Police Department

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.

• Approved rezoning on North Willow Avenue from RM-8 to CL (5-0)
• Awarded bid for (3) 750 KVA pad transformers (5-0)
• Awarded bid for (48) 30' square poles (5-0)
• Awarded bid for 1/0 primary wire (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Wellness Screening Program Agreement (5-0)
• Awarded bid for Interstate Drive Roadway Settlement Repair Project (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with UES for construction inspection services for Interstate Drive repair (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute agreement with RJ Corman for Oak Avenue railroad crossing preliminary engineering (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several final plats and a consent agenda item for a preliminary plat extension. A zoning code amendment to allow adaptive residential uses as a special exception is up for action. Commissioners will also study a rezoning request on East Davis Road from residential to commercial.

• Six-month extension of preliminary plat for Emerald Forest Estates (73 lots) on Shag Rag Road
• Final plat of HS Group Property (6 lots) on South Jefferson Avenue
• Variance and final plat for Upper Cumberland Development Corporation lot line adjustment on East 22nd Street
• Final plat of Highbury Subdivision Phase IV (45 lots) on Neal Street
• Amendment to Zoning Code Section 227.3 to allow adaptive residential uses as a special exception

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.

• Elected Bob Faulhaber as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved April 27, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for Emerald Forest Estates plat (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for HS Group Property (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Upper Cumberland Development Corporation plat (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Brook View Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Ansley Park Phase II (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request for a special exception to allow a childcare center at 560 South Jefferson Avenue, and a request for a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 to 19 feet for a proposed addition at 30 South Pickard Avenue (postponed from March).

• Special exception for a Childcare Center at 560 South Jefferson Avenue (Tax Map 053-N, Group B, Parcel 020.00) submitted by Pamela Jacobs
• Variance to rear yard setback from 25 feet to 19 feet (6 feet total) at 30 South Pickard Avenue (RS-15 district) submitted by Christine Morales (postponed from March 12 meeting)

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.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved childcare center special exception at 560 South Jefferson Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved rear yard setback variance at 30 South Pickard Avenue (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone a property on North Willow Avenue from multifamily residential to local commercial. Also up for discussion are multiple equipment purchases for Public Works, including a street sweeper, front load sanitation truck, and dumpster truck, with commitments to lock in prices pending budget approval. Other items include awarding a bid for the Interstate Drive widening project, authorizing a lease for a pet rescue building, and selling a lot in the Highlands Business Park.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #O26-01-01 rezoning property on North Willow Avenue from RM-8 to CL
• Consider awarding bid for Interstate Drive widening project
• Consider authorizing City Manager to sell one lot in Highlands Business Park to The Hollingsworth Company
• Consider approving change orders for Stevens Street Improvement Phase 1 and 2025 Interstate Drive water line project
• Consider committing to purchase a front load sanitation truck, Vermeer Horizontal Grinder, and dumpster truck for fiscal year 2026-27

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.

• Reappointed Peter Metts to Historic Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #026-01-01 rezoning North Willow Ave from RM-8 to CL (5-0)
• Authorized 6-month lease with Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue (5-0)
• Committed to purchase front load sanitation truck, Vermeer grinder, and dumpster truck for FY 2026-27 (5-0 each)
• Approved purchase of street sweeper via Sourcewell contract (5-0)
• Awarded bid for Interstate Drive widening project (5-0)
• Approved sale of lot in Highlands Business Park to The Hollingsworth Company (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement agreement with River Community Church (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider approval of multiple subdivision plats, including the Grand Cascades preliminary plat, the RKB Group right‑of‑way dedication plat, and final plats for Brook View, Calia, and Arthur Dale Gunter subdivisions. It will also review variances and final plats for the Combination of Lots #13‑14 in Chattsworth Subdivision, the Arthur Dale Gunter Subdivision, and other flag‑lot requests. Two study items will be discussed: a zoning code amendment for adaptive residential uses and a subdivision regulation amendment for two‑lot subdivisions.

• Preliminary plat of Grand Cascades – 24 lots on South Maple Avenue (Tax Map 066, Parcel 104.00) – request by Capital Communities
• Preliminary plat of RKB Group LLC Right‑of‑Way Dedication – 1 lot on Guardian Way (Tax Map 066, Parcel 033.00)
• Final plat of Brook View Subdivision Phase I – 4 lots on Cora Road (Tax Map 039, Parcel 063.01) – request by ERB Properties, LLC
• Variance and final plat for Combination of Lots #13‑14, Chattsworth Subdivision – 1 lot at 1315 Chattsworth Boulevard (Tax Map 052‑H, Parcels 013.00 & 014.00) – request by Greg Phillips
• Variance and final plat for Arthur Dale Gunter Subdivision – 5 lots on Robin Lane and Breeding Avenue (Tax Map 040‑M, Parcel 011.00) – request by Arthur Dale Gunter

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 23, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Grand Cascades preliminary plat on South Maple Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved RKB Group LLC Right-of-Way Dedication Plat conditionally (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved Chattsworth Subdivision final plat and right-of-way variance conditionally (unanimous)
• Approved Arthur Dale Gunter Subdivision preliminary plat and right-of-way variance conditionally

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will consider several items, including the second and final reading of an ordinance to rezone property on Boyd Farris Road from commercial and single-family to single-family residential. Other business includes appointments to the Public Building Authority and the Putnam County Tax Equalization Board, as well as a consent agenda covering police vehicle purchases, de-icing salt, and a sanitation truck. The council will also consider authorizing up to $200,000 for playground surfacing repairs at Heart of the City playground.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance O26-03-04: rezone property at Boyd Farris Road (Tax Map 083, Parcel 057.00) from CI/RS-20 to RS-5
• Second and final reading of Ordinance O26-03-05: amendments to the Official Street Map
• Purchase of 2 police pursuit vehicles via Statewide Contract #209
• Purchase and installation of vehicle emergency response equipment via Statewide Contract #202
• Authorize contract up to $200,000 for repair of surfacing at Heart of the City playground

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.

• Authorized contract up to $200,000 for Heart of the City playground surfacing repairs (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Boyd Farris Road property to RS-5 Single-Family Residential (5-0)
• Approved amendments to the Official Street Map to add six new streets (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 police pursuit vehicles and emergency response equipment (5-0)
• Approved purchase of bulk de-icing salt and commitment for one side load sanitation truck (5-0)
• Reappointed Nelson Forrester and Steve Copeland, and appointed Susan Luna-Hazelwood to Public Building Authority (5-0)
• Reappointed Mark McKinley to Putnam County Tax Equalization Board (5-0)
• Approved April 2, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will first approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 12, 2026. It will then consider a request to reduce the minimum landscape yard width from 10 feet to 5 feet for a proposed new street that will serve the VA Clinic on Neal Street (Tax Map 066, Parcel 033.00). Finally, the board will review a request to increase directional sign height from 3 feet to 4 feet 3 inches for four signs at 777 South Jefferson Avenue (Tax Map 066C, Group B, Parcel 007.02).

• Variance request: reduce landscape yard width to 5 ft for new street serving VA Clinic on Neal Street (Tax Map 066, Parcel 033.00)
• Variance request: increase directional sign height to 4 ft 3 in for four signs at 777 South Jefferson Avenue (Tax Map 066C, Parcel 007.02)
• Approval of the agenda as submitted
• Approval of the minutes from March 12, 2026

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.

• Approved variance to reduce landscape yard width from 10 feet to 5 feet for a new street serving the VA Clinic on Neal Street (Unanimous)
• Denied variance to increase directional sign height from 3 feet to 4 feet 3 inches at 777 South Jefferson Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (Unanimous)
• Approved March 12, 2026 minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Public hearing for Ordinance #O26-03-04 to rezone Boyd Farris Road (Tax Map 083, Parcel 057.00) to RS-5 Single-Family Residential
• Public hearing for Ordinance #O26-03-05 regarding Official Street Map amendments
• Bid award for 2026 S. Jefferson Ave. Utility Casting Adjustment Project
• Approval of medical and dental insurance plan for fiscal year 2026-2027
• Purchase of one CAT 265 skid-steer loader via Statewide Contract #225

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.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved rezoning Ordinance #0‑26‑03‑04 (5-0)
• Approved street map amendment Ordinance #0‑26‑03‑05 (5-0)
• Approved medical and dental insurance plan FY 2026‑2027 (5-0)
• Approved change order #4 for Energy Department expansion (5-0)
• Approved emergency expenditure for rental of horizontal grinder (5-0)

Planning Commission

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.

• Six‑month extension of the preliminary plat for Callie Square, five lots on South Jefferson Avenue (Tax Map 083J, Group E, Parcel 012.08)
• Six‑month extension of the preliminary plat for Northpointe, five lots on West Jere Whitson Road (Tax Map 040G, Group C, Parcel 019.00)
• Preliminary plat of Polly Place, 13 lots on Polly Drive (Tax Map 053-O, Group A, Parcel 007.00)
• Variance and final plat for Bend Subdivision, two lots on Bouton Bend (Tax Map 040B, Group F, Parcel 015.03)
• Variance and final plat for the Jeffrey Brian Jones Property, two lots on Proffitt Street (Tax Map 053J, Group B, Parcel 004.00)

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved six‑month extension of Callie Square preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved resubmission of Northpointe preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Conditional approval of Polly Place 13‑lot preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Conditional approval of variance and final plat for Bend Subdivision (unanimous)
• Conditional approval of variance and final plat for Jeffrey Brian Jones property (unanimous)
• Accepted study item for RKB Group Right‑of‑Way Dedication Plat (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Set July 5‑7‑2026 public hearing for Ordinance #O26-01-01 rezoning North Willow Avenue from RM‑8 (Multi‑Family Residential) to CL (Local Commercial)
• Approve ESRI GIS Enterprise License Agreement for all departments
• Purchase one pickup truck using statewide contract #209, contract ID#88764 for the Fire Department
• Purchase one Zoll X Series Monitor/Defibrillator (sole‑source) for the Fire Department
• Hold public hearing on Dodson Branch Road annexation by referendum and annexation plan of services

The Cookeville City Council approved a resolution calling for a referendum on May 5, 2026, to annex approximately 258.51 acres along Dodson Branch Road, and adopted the accompanying Plan of Services. The council also approved several other items, including an audit contract, an outage management system, and a property exchange for the Tennessee Central Trail extension. All votes were 4-0 with Mayor Wheaton absent.

• Adopted Resolution R26-03-05 calling for Dodson Branch Road annexation referendum (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution R26-03-06 accepting 5.70-acre property transfer and authorizing exchange for Tennessee Central Trail extension (4-0)
• Approved FY 2026 audit contract with Blankenship CPA Group (4-0)
• Approved outage management system for Energy Department (4-0)
• Approved Statement of Work with Patterson & Dewar Engineers up to $100,000 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ESRI GIS license, Ford F250 purchase, Zoll defibrillator, and 3-phase feedthru bid (4-0)
• Removed item 7G (R.J. Corman railroad crossing engineering agreement) from agenda
• Set May 7, 2026 public hearing for North Willow Avenue rezoning

Board of Zoning Appeals

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.

• Variance to minimum lot requirements for a two‑lot subdivision at 223 Proffit Street (RD zone)
• Variance to side‑yard setback from 10 ft to 1.5 ft for a drive‑thru canopy at 1120 South Willow Avenue (CR zone)
• Variance to rear‑yard setback from 25 ft to 19 ft for an addition at 30 South Pickard Avenue (RS‑15 zone)
• Variance to side‑yard setback from 10 ft to 5.5 ft for a duplex at 325 Highland Avenue (RD zone)
• Approval of agenda and minutes from the February 12, 2026 meeting

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.

• Approved variance for minimum lot area at 223 Proffitt St. (unanimous)
• Approved side‑yard setback reduction to 1.5 ft for drive‑thru canopy at 1120 South Willow Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved side‑yard setback reduction to 5.5 ft for duplex at 325 Highland Ave. (unanimous)
• Postponed rear‑yard setback variance request at 30 South Pickard Ave. to May 14, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Ordinance #O26-02-03: Alcohol permit exemptions for Putnam County Convention Center and Fairgrounds and Leslie Town Center
• Ordinance #O26-02-02: Public hearing on fiscal year 2026 budget amendments
• Ordinance #O26-03-04: Proposed rezoning of property on Boyd Farris Road to RS-5 Single-Family Residential
• MOU with CHM Cookeville LLC for Green Gate Lane paving and water line relocation for The Willows Development
• Change Order #5 for 2023 S. Jefferson Ave. Water Line Replacement from I-40 to Reagan Street

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.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 19 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #0‑26‑02‑03 exempting certain venues from special‑event alcohol permits (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #0‑26‑02‑02 amending the FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: public hearing dates for rezoning and street‑map changes; bids for two 750 kVA transformers, a bucket truck, lawn‑care services, Dell tablets and mounts, Stalker lidar and Kustom radar units, a pickup truck, and semi‑annual mineral aggregate (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute MOA with Volunteer Behavioral Health for the CCR program (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute MOA with CHM Cookeville LLC for paving Green Gate Lane and water‑line relocation (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Change Order #5 for S. Jefferson Ave. water‑line replacement (unanimous)

Planning Commission

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.

• Re‑elected Jim Woodford as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Judy Jennings as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 22 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved six‑month extension of Turnberry Subdivision preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved six‑month extension of Conexus preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Conditional approval of Henley Drive Extension preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Conditional approval of Roy & Beer Division final plat (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Public hearing on fiscal year 2026 budget amendment (Ordinance #O26-02-02)
• Public hearing on Plans of Services for 14 annexation areas, including Old Bridge Road and Shag Rag Road
• Proposed exemption of Putnam County Convention Center and Fairgrounds and Leslie Town Center from Special Events Alcoholic Beverage Permit requirements
• Resolution #R26-02-04 to abandon 2018 TDOT Multimodal Access Grant for sidewalks on State Route 135 and West 12th Street
• Change Order #2 and Amendment #1 for Water Treatment Plant Generator Construction and standby power design

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.

• Approved consent agenda items (Windows Server 2025 licenses, traffic controllers/monitors, semi‑annual paving) – passed 4‑0 (1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution #R26-02-04 abandoning 2018 TDOT Multimodal Access Grant – passed 4‑0 (1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance #026-02-03 exempting convention center and Leslie Town Center from special‑events alcohol permit – passed 4‑0 (1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance #026-02-02 amending FY2026 budget – passed 4‑0 (1 absent)
• Authorized rejection of bid for semi‑annual mineral aggregate and rebid – passed 4‑0 (1 absent)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Change Order #2 for Water Treatment Plant Generator project – passed 4‑0 (1 absent)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Amendment #1 for Engineering Services Agreement for standby power at Water Plant – passed 4‑0 (1 absent)
• Received city’s financial report for July‑Dec 2025 – passed 4‑0 (1 absent)

Board of Zoning Appeals

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.

• Special exception to allow outdoor storage of goods and materials in the LM (Light Manufacturing) district at 2221 West Jackson Street (Tax Map 054D, Group A, Parcel 034.00) – request by Independence Engineering for Sparrow Ventures Group
• Variance to reduce rear‑yard setback from 10 ft to 1 ft (9 ft total) for a dumpster enclosure in the CG (General Commercial) district at 1090 South Willow Avenue (Tax Map 065, Parcel 062.00) – request by Philip Neal for McGugin Properties, LLC
• Variance to reduce rear‑yard setback from 20 ft to 18 ft (2 ft total) for an addition in the RS‑10 (Single‑Family Residential) district at 710 Greenland Avenue (Tax Map 066A, Group B, Parcel 024.01) – request by Seth Johnson
• Consider approval of the agenda as submitted
• Consider approval of the minutes of the January 8th, 2026 meeting

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for outdoor storage at 2221 West Jackson St (unanimous)
• Approved 9‑ft rear‑yard setback variance for dumpster enclosure at 1090 South Willow Ave (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑ft rear‑yard setback variance for addition at 710 Greenland Ave (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Ordinance #O25-10-18 to permit subdividing units on individual lots in Local and General Commercial zones
• Resolution #R25-02-02 for public hearing on Dodson Branch Road annexation
• Contract with Clinton Engineering for widening Interstate Drive at South Jefferson Avenue
• Resolution #R26-02-01 to acquire land rights for an East-West connector street south of I-40
• Ordinance #O25-10-19 to close and abandon a portion of Baron Court right-of-way

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.

• Approved agenda amendment adding item 7H (5 aye)
• Approved minutes of the Jan. 15, 2026 meeting (5 aye)
• Approved Ordinance #0 25-10-18 amending zoning code for commercial unit subdivisions (5 aye)
• Approved Ordinance #0 25-10-19 closing part of Baron Court right‑of‑way (5 aye)
• Adopted consent agenda including 2025 Wellness Program Agreement and bulk de‑icing salt purchase (5 aye)
• Adopted Resolution #R25-02-02 setting March 19, 2026 public hearing for Dodson Branch Road annexation (5 aye)
• Approved purchase of Citizenserve Code Enforcement, Permitting, Planning & Zoning and Licensing software (5 aye)
• Approved contract with Clinton Engineering for design services to widen Interstate Drive at South Jefferson Avenue (5 aye)

Planning Commission

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.

• Six‑month extension of the preliminary plat for Turnberry Subdivision, 61 lots on Hawkins Crawford Road (Tax Map 064)
• Final plat approval for Roy and Beer Division, four lots on Mine Lick Creek Road & Taylor Road (Tax Map 065)
• Consideration of the 2025 Annual Report & Program Design
• Amendments to the Official Street Map
• Study rezoning of 69 Messenger Road from RS‑10 (Single‑Family Residential) to CG (General Commercial)