Cookeville City Pulse

Cookeville clinical openings include strong incentives for therapists and oncology providers.

• Physical Therapist (acute hospital): $10,000 sign-on...

Several dogs at local shelters need loving families.

• Maggie May: Sweet Labrador mix puppy at Safe Haven, $300
• Finn: Playful Catahoula mix also at...

Tennessee families may scale back Halloween treats as candy costs keep climbing.

• Prices have jumped 71% since 2021, outpacing national inflation.
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• Rep. Elaine Davis (R) and Bryan Goldberg (D) discuss their campaigns and positions
• Moderated by John Becker with panelists
• Cookeville-area voters should listen for stances on local priorities

Tennessee Tech overcame an early deficit to defeat The Citadel 28-13 with explosive plays from quarterback Jack Leatherwood.

• Early spark: Evan...

Cookeville is offering a 0.48-acre commercial lot (20,810 sq ft) on West Stevens Street for sealed bids.

• Location & zoning: Parcel 20.02 on Tax Map...

A home at 1366 N Dixie Ave in Cookeville is listed for rent. This is a standard real-estate notice within the Putnam County School District zone—not tied to any broader housing development.

Cookeville defeated Mt. Juliet 34-17 in TSSAA Week 10 action. No other Putnam County scores appear in the statewide roundup.

• Oct. 24 cutoff: Tennessee voters must request absentee ballots by today for the 2026 general election.
• Eligibility rules: Applies only to those...

Cookeville currently lists several full-time frontline roles in retail and service.

• Lowe's Plumbing Sales Associate: Help customers with home...

• Mike Croley, a Navy veteran and former park ranger, is campaigning on affordability, accountability, and accessibility while pushing to raise the...

More than 665,000 Tennesseans have already voted this cycle, with Shelby County leading at nearly 89,000 ballots. Cookeville-area voters should check with local election officials for Putnam County numbers and details.

Middle Tennessee high school football scores for Week 10 cover ten surrounding counties including Davidson, Rutherford, and Wilson, but the coverage does not identify any Cookeville or Putnam County teams.

Several pups at the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter are ready for adoption today.

• Bert & Ernie: Baby Plott Hound mixes, brindle, $200 each,...

Middle Tennessee stays bone dry this weekend with upper 70s, perfect for fall events.

• Halloween weekend brings possible rain chances starting...

Mark your calendars for Cookeville's 25th Annual ART Prowl this November. The free, family-friendly event turns the Historic Westside into a walkable...

Cookeville residents can shape Cummins Falls State Park's future at this in-person meeting.

• When: November 3, 2026, 5:30–6:30 pm CST
• Where:...

Spankie's on East Ninth Street scored 64.

• White substance found growing on diced tomatoes
• Fish and chicken wings too warm in cooler; 20 pounds discarded

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Three local openings stand out for job seekers seeking steady hours and benefits.

• Sous Chef at Tennessee Tech offers $20–$24/hr full-time with...

The E2C Intelligence report verifies local school districts and workforce resources using public sources.

• Traditional public and charter districts...