City Council Meeting January 15th, 2026

The City Council of Cookeville, Tennessee, convened on January 15th, 2026, addressing several key municipal matters. The council approved minutes from the previous meeting and set a public hearing date for zoning ordinance amendments. Significant discussions focused on zoning code amendments to allow commercial units within developments to be subdivided onto individual lots, emphasizing shared parking agreements and maintenance responsibilities to ensure community benefit and flexibility in ownership. The council also approved a professional services agreement with Gresham Smith for engineering services, extended a water contract with the city of Baxter, and authorized change orders and estimates related to water treatment plant infrastructure improvements, including generator construction and removal of abandoned electrical lines, funded in part by ARP grants. These actions reflect the council's ongoing efforts to manage urban development, infrastructure upgrades, and utility services effectively.