City Council Meeting February 5th, 2026

The City Council of Cookeville, Tennessee, held a meeting on February 5th, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and infrastructure projects. The council approved the purchase of a new permitting software subscription with CitizenServe to enhance code enforcement, permitting, planning, and zoning processes, with a first-year implementation cost of $136,900. They also authorized a contract with Clinton Engineering for design services to widen Interstate Drive at South Jefferson Avenue, a project aimed at improving traffic flow, funded through the city's transportation fund. Additionally, the council approved a contract with Rogers Group Incorporated for the extension of Henley Drive, a significant infrastructure project costing approximately $533,479, with funding to be addressed via a budget amendment. Other approvals included a change order for waterline replacement and an engineering contract amendment for the water treatment plant expansion. The council also passed a resolution supporting a new railroad crossing at Oak Avenue, contingent on approval from RJ Corman Railroad Group, to enhance safety and support the 39 Depot project. Overall, the meeting emphasized strategic investments in transportation infrastructure, digital permitting solutions, and public safety enhancements.