This project consists of resurfacing the trails surrounding Cane Creek Park.
Street Projects
Widening of South Jefferson Avenue
The South Jefferson Avenue improvement project includes widening the street to a five (5) lane facility from Interstate 40, south to State Highway 111. The project will include construction of sidewalks on both sides of the street with curb and gutter for storm drainage. The project will add dual left-turn lanes at Bunker Hill Road onto South Jefferson Avenue and the I-40 East Bound off-ramp onto South Jefferson Avenue.
Widening of East 10th Street
Consists of widening to five lanes, construction of sidewalks on both sides, and installment of LED street lighting.
Utilities Projects
Tennessee Avenue Sewer Line Extension
The Tennessee Avenue Sewer Line Extension project will extend sewer service to an area north of Interstate 40 and along Tennessee Avenue.
This project consists of extending the Tennessee Central Rail-Trail westward from the Cookeville Depot to Cane Creek Park.
Street Projects
South Willow Avenue/West Jackson Street - Turn Lanes
The South Willow Avenue / West Jackson Street project consists of the construction of a second turn lane on South Willow Avenue and a dedicated right turn lane on West Jackson Street.
See a list of the completed City Capital Projects.
Facilities Projects
Police Department Headquarters
This project consisted of the construction of a 42,000 square feet state of the art headquarters for the City of Cookeville Police Department. The estimated completion date is March, 2022. The new facility will also house the City's Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications and City Court.
Cane Creek Dog Park
Approx 36,000 s.f. off-leash dog park with two separate areas: one for small dogs (under 25 lbs) and one for large dogs. Features agility equipment, benches, trash cans, drinking fountain, etc. Funded partly by a Dog Park Dash grant from Boyd Foundation.
Cane Creek Park Shoreline Restoration
This project consists of restoring and stabilizing the eroded sections of the northern shore of Cane Creek Lake, repairing and resurfacing damaged portions of the paved walking path, and replacing and widening the bridge crossing the northern shore of the lake.
City Hall Renovations
Major renovations to the 56 year old structure include HVAC and window replacement, exterior painting, addition of drive thru lane, audio-video upgrade for council room, new phone system, exterior railing replacement, touch-less water fountains, and ADA compliant front doors.
Animal Shelter Education Room
A new 1,000 square foot Education Room addition at the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter located at 2650 Gainesboro Grade.
Cane Creek SportsPlex Shade Structures
The Cane Creek Park SportsPlex had 8 new shade structures installed.
Park View Skate Park
Construction of new Skate Park off Scott Avenue.
West End Park
The West End Park improvements involved basketball court resurfacing, new playground equipment and playground surface, clearing and fencing installed.
Dogwood Park Restroom
New restroom facility constructed for the Heart of the City Playground at Dogwood Park.
Equipment Purchases
Ladder Truck
The City of Cookeville recently purchased a new Ladder Truck and Pumper Truck for the Cookeville Fire Department.
Pumper Truck
Street Projects
North Cedar Avenue - Streetscape
This project consists of widening existing lanes, construction of bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides, and decorative streetlights.
East Hudgens Street / South Elm Avenue - Turn Lane
Construction of right turn lane on E Hudgens St and S Elm Ave to provide better traffic flow at Capshaw Elementary School.
Utilities Projects
Cream City AlleyScape
This project consisted of Cream City alley walkway improvements, new sidewalks, utility improvements, landscaping.