City Council Meeting May 21, 2026

The City Council of Cookeville, Tennessee, held a meeting on May 21, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The council approved bids for three 750 KVA pad transformers, square poles, and primary wire as part of the consent agenda. They also approved a contract with Cookeville Regional Medical Center for employee wellness screenings at a cost of approximately $9,000. A roadway settlement repair project on Interstate Drive was awarded, including a contract for construction inspection services with UEES Professional Solutions. Additionally, the council authorized renewal of a grant contract with the Office of Criminal Justice for $54,773 to support a victim services coordinator. A contract with R.J. Corman was approved for preliminary engineering and design of a new railroad crossing related to the 39 Depot project, with the city responsible for construction costs. The meeting concluded with public comments opposing data center developments due to concerns about utility costs and environmental impact.