Cookeville City Pulse

Local Tennessee police didn't know about the convicted murderer's escape until after he had crossed state lines. According to a district attorney,...

The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees will hold a public rulemaking hearing on December 3, 2026, starting at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Roaden University Center,...

After more than 33 years of caring for patients, optometrist Dr. Pamela Cosgrove has opened Cosgrove Family Eye Care, her first private practice,...

Independent analyst Charlie Cook discussed Tuesday's midterm elections in a podcast recorded on 30 October 2026. Cook founded The Cook Political...

Tennessee's case for more school money starts with a stark ranking. The state ranked last in per-pupil K-12 funding, $1,000 per child behind...

The new Cookeville store is being built by a mix of local roots and newcomers to the company:

• Ashley J., a Cookeville native, became the store's...

A $2.1 million grant is aimed at helping Tech establish a quantum initiative. The available article text ends at the headline, so details on what the money will fund remain unconfirmed.

Cookeville's healthcare listings range from hands-on nursing to behind-the-scenes records work. Three roles to look at:

• Part-time infusion RN:...

Cookeville's current driving listings cover several kinds of work:

• Late-night delivery: Domino's lists a full-time closing and late-night shift,...

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and a statewide coalition is preparing to watch the polls.

• What volunteers do: Poll observers monitor voting,...

The Putnam County case is large, but much of the picture comes from officials and charging documents.

• Scale: 24 people were indicted in a 33-count...

Several warehouse and distribution employers in Cookeville are hiring right now. Listings change quickly, and some roles may already be filled.

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Mint Condition Exchange is celebrating its grand opening Friday, Oct. 30, from 2 to 9 p.m. at 18 W. Spring St.

• Merchandise: sports cards, Pokémon...

Details are still limited in this breaking report, but authorities have shared these confirmed points:

• The pursuit on I-40 started in Smith County...

ETSU unveiled Halloween-themed helmets on Wednesday, ahead of a Saturday matchup against Tennessee Tech.

• ETSU: 6-2 overall and 4-0 in the Southern...

Cookeville's service and retail scene has flexible part-time roles that fit around school, family, or a second job. Three listings stand out:

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Cookeville's sales listings range from digital marketing to route-based beverage sales and part-time insurance work.

• Hibu outside sales: Listed at...

A search of a home on Rocky Point Road in Putnam County has led to one indictment among 24 people charged this week. The charges allege ties to a...

Union Heights Elementary is recognizing two educators: Ms. Lynda Medlin for Pre-K to 4th Grade and Mrs. Eleese Whitehead for 5th to 8th Grades.

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The Algood City Council has scheduled a work session and a regular meeting in November, and the public is invited to attend.

• Work session: November...