City of Cookeville - Government

06/19/2026

❤️ What Makes Cookeville Great?

From our beautiful parks and thriving local businesses to Tennessee Tech University, community events, and locally owned utilities, there are countless reasons to love calling Cookeville home.

These are just a few of the things that make our community special, but we know there are many more!

What do YOU think makes Cookeville great? Share your thoughts in the comments below. ⬇️



City of Cookeville TN- Laurin Wheaton, Mayor City of Cookeville - Luke Eldridge, Vice Mayor City of Cookeville - Chad Gilbert, Councilman City of Cookeville, TN- Ali C. Bagci, Councilman City of Cookeville - Eric Walker, Councilman

06/19/2026

🚧 Upcoming Street Closure: Church Street 🚧

Please see the attached map regarding an upcoming street closure on Church Street beginning Monday, June 22, 2026, and lasting until Friday morning, June 26, 2026.

The City of Cookeville Public Works Department will be performing storm drain repairs within this section of Church Street. As part of this work, new cast-in-place concrete will be installed and will require adequate curing time before traffic can safely travel across it.

⛔ No traffic will be permitted through this short segment of Church Street during the closure.

All parking lots, driveways, and surrounding streets within the area will remain accessible throughout the project.

City of Cookeville TN- Laurin Wheaton, Mayor City of Cookeville - Luke Eldridge, Vice Mayor City of Cookeville - Chad Gilbert, Councilman City of Cookeville, TN- Ali C. Bagci, Councilman City of Cookeville - Eric Walker, Councilman

06/19/2026

Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda and Information

The City of Cookeville does not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).

06/18/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Matthew Mateyka 🌟

Meet Matthew Mateyka, Kennel Worker II at the Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter!

Matthew has served the City of Cookeville for nearly 15 years and plays a vital role in the shelter's daily operations. From caring for animals and administering medications to handling maintenance and inventory, he helps keep the shelter running smoothly every day.

His favorite part of the job? Adoptions. Matthew enjoys helping families find the perfect pet and giving animals a chance to find their forever homes.

Originally born in Germany while his parents were serving in the military, Matthew later settled in Cookeville and earned a Biology degree from Tennessee Tech University. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming and spending time with his corgi and cats. Although he once thought he was a cat person, his first shelter adoption ended up being a corgi!

Matthew encourages everyone to adopt when possible and remember the importance of spaying and neutering your pets.

Thank you, Matthew, for your dedication to the animals and residents of Cookeville! 🐾



City of Cookeville TN- Laurin Wheaton, Mayor City of Cookeville - Luke Eldridge, Vice Mayor City of Cookeville - Chad Gilbert, Councilman City of Cookeville, TN- Ali C. Bagci, Councilman City of Cookeville - Eric Walker, Councilman

06/17/2026

🚧 Upcoming Closure Notice – Bunker Hill Road🚧

Please see the attached map regarding an upcoming closure on Bunker Hill Road beginning Thursday, June 18, 2026, and continuing through Friday, June 26, 2026.

The City of Cookeville Public Works Department will be conducting street repairs, shoulder improvements, and ditch line work in preparation for the upcoming repaving of Bunker Hill Road. To minimize disruptions, closures will occur in different segments each day between Elk Drive and Henley Drive, meaning the entire section will not be closed at one time.

⛔ Through traffic will not be permitted in the work zone. Local residents are encouraged to follow posted detour signs to avoid delays and unnecessary turnarounds.

Available alternate routes include:
• West Cemetery Road
• White Road
• Pigeon Road
• Messenger Road
• West Davis Road
• Henley Drive

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue improving Cookeville's streets and storm drainage infrastructure.

City of Cookeville TN- Laurin Wheaton, Mayor City of Cookeville - Luke Eldridge, Vice Mayor City of Cookeville - Chad Gilbert, Councilman City of Cookeville, TN- Ali C. Bagci, Councilman City of Cookeville - Eric Walker, Councilman

06/17/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the Cookeville Fire Department!

The City of Cookeville is proud to announce that the Cookeville Fire Department has been recognized by the Tennessee Municipal League with the 2026 Excellence in Fire Service Award for its Cookeville Community Response (CCR) Program.

The CCR Program pairs a licensed mental health clinician with a fire department-based EMT to respond to non-violent behavioral health crises, helping connect individuals with the services and support they need while improving emergency response efficiency throughout our community.

This award reflects the dedication of our firefighters and the strong partnerships between the Cookeville Fire Department, Cookeville Police Department and other community partners who work together to serve those in need. 🎉

City of Cookeville TN- Laurin Wheaton, Mayor City of Cookeville - Luke Eldridge, Vice Mayor City of Cookeville - Chad Gilbert, Councilman City of Cookeville, TN- Ali C. Bagci, Councilman City of Cookeville - Eric Walker, Councilman

06/17/2026

🎉 S. Maple Avenue Reopens to Traffic Ahead of Schedule 🎉

We appreciate the patience and understanding of residents, motorists, and businesses while work was being completed. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue improving Cookeville's transportation infrastructure and enhancing the safety and reliability of our roadways.

City of Cookeville TN- Laurin Wheaton, Mayor City of Cookeville - Luke Eldridge, Vice Mayor City of Cookeville - Chad Gilbert, Councilman City of Cookeville, TN- Ali C. Bagci, Councilman City of Cookeville - Eric Walker, Councilman

06/16/2026

The new Church Avenue parking lot is now complete, providing additional parking and improved access in the downtown area.

A special thank you to Tennessee Tech University for their partnership in this project and for helping make this improvement possible. Together, we're continuing to invest in infrastructure that benefits our community for years to come.



City of Cookeville TN- Laurin Wheaton, Mayor City of Cookeville - Luke Eldridge, Vice Mayor City of Cookeville - Chad Gilbert, Councilman City of Cookeville, TN- Ali C. Bagci, Councilman City of Cookeville - Eric Walker, Councilman

06/16/2026

The City of Cookeville celebrated the completion of the Henley Drive Extension with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 15, 2026. This project enhances connectivity, improves traffic flow, and supports continued growth in our community.

The City extends its sincere appreciation to property owners Jack Stites, John D. Stites, Josh Stites, and David Sweetland of TIP Enterprises for donating the necessary right-of-way and easements, and to Rogers Group, Inc. for contributing easements and donating materials to support construction efforts.

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Pictured from left to right are Will Odom of Rogers Group, Carter Watson of Rogers Group, Jon Niebel of Rogers Group, Joe Nichols of Clinton Engineering, Mary Beth Elrod, Director of Public Works, City of Cookeville - Eric Walker, Councilman, Carrie Simpson of Clinton Engineering, City of Cookeville - Luke Eldridge, Vice Mayor, City of Cookeville TN- Laurin Wheaton, Mayor, City of Cookeville - Chad Gilbert, Councilman, Phil Staton of Clinton Engineering, City of Cookeville, TN- Ali C. Bagci, Councilman, City Manager James Mills, Jack Stites, Public Works Engineer Jacob Ramsaur, John Stites, and Caleb Anderson of Rogers Group.

06/15/2026

Now open: the Church Avenue Parking Lot! 🎉

Watch tomorrow's Cookeville City Update to learn more about this completed project.



City of Cookeville TN- Laurin Wheaton, Mayor City of Cookeville - Luke Eldridge, Vice Mayor City of Cookeville - Chad Gilbert, Councilman City of Cookeville, TN- Ali C. Bagci, Councilman City of Cookeville - Eric Walker, Councilman