# Cookeville City Council Meeting October 15th, 2026


**Body:** City of Cookeville, Tennessee
**Date:** October 19, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation, Physical Infrastructure


The Cookeville City Council meeting (City of Cookeville, Tennessee) is identified in the title as October 15, 2026; the metadata timestamp is October 19, 2026. The council approved a consent agenda that included software purchased through BuyBoard and cameras and accessories for intersection detection for the Public Works traffic division; the motion passed 5–0. On a separate resolution, the council approved acquiring right-of-way and easements needed for TDOT to build a northbound left-turn lane on South Avenue at Seminary Road. The city’s stated purchase cost is transcribed as “$36,8221,” so the exact amount is unclear; the resolution passed 5–0. The council also approved zoning ordinances on second and final reading, with no procurement details reported.

During public comment, residents objected to the city’s Flock license-plate camera system, citing privacy, data sharing, and legal concerns. Speakers urged the council to remove the cameras or restrict access to Cookeville and require a warrant for searches. The transcript includes no council vote or action on those requests; the remarks referred to a prior contract decision, not a procurement action taken at this meeting.

**Source:** City of Cookeville, Tennessee