Results Since 2022

A Record of Progress Since 2022

Since being elected in 2022, Luke has worked with City Council, city staff, and community partners to move major infrastructure, public safety, utility, quality-of-life, and economic development priorities forward for Cookeville.

Luke Eldridge
TDOT funding
$58M

Secured for South Jefferson at I-40 improvements.

Ladder truck
$2.2M

Supported for Cookeville first responders.

Water capacity
7.5M gal.

Advanced expansion at the Water Treatment Plant.

New homes
1,189

Residential construction permits issued since August 2022.

Work Advanced Across Cookeville

These projects represent Council action, city staff execution, public investment, and partnerships that Luke supported during his current term.

Roads, Traffic & Sidewalks

Reducing bottlenecks, improving gateways, and making key corridors safer and more useful.

  • East 10th Street Widening Phase II

    Advanced

  • East 10th Street Widening Phase III Engineering

    Engineering

  • West Stevens Street Widening and Streetscape Phase I

    Advanced

  • North Jefferson Avenue Streetscape

    Completed

  • North Cedar Avenue Streetscape Phase II

    Advanced

  • Henley Drive Extension

    Initiated

  • Henley at South Jefferson Signalization

    Advanced

  • Greengate Lane Widening

    Advanced

  • Salem Church Road Connection

    Advanced

  • East Spring Phase II Sidewalks Installation

    Completed

  • Interstate Drive Sidewalks

    Advanced

  • Interstate Drive Widening

    Initiated

  • Interstate Drive Waterline Replacement Project

    Advanced

  • Currex Cameras Installed on Jefferson and Willow at Interstate Drive

    Completed

  • West Broad Parallel Parking

    Completed

  • Northbound Right Turn on Willow at Interstate Drive

    Funding secured

    TDOT funding secured.

  • South Jefferson at I-40 Improvements

    Funding secured

    $58M in TDOT funding secured.

  • East-West Connector Route South of I-40

    Authorized

    Exploration authorized.

  • Three Snow Plows Purchased

    Completed

Public Safety

Investing in fire protection, emergency response, and better tools for city service.

  • Remodel of Fire Station I

    Completed

  • Fire Stations II and III Replacements

    Advanced

  • $2.2M Ladder Truck Purchase

    Completed

  • Creation of Cookeville Community Response Program

    Created

  • GPS and Cameras for All City Vehicles

    Advanced

Parks, Downtown & Quality of Life

Improving public places, recreation assets, and the way residents connect with city work.

  • Gateway Signs on Jefferson and Willow

    Completed

  • 39 Depot Property Purchase and Master Plan

    Advanced

  • Cedar and 3rd Parking Lot Construction

    Completed

  • Cane Creek Park Cowan Addition

    Advanced

  • Cane Creek Park Pickleball, Splash Pad, Playground and Parking Lot

    Advanced

  • CPAC Renovation

    Advanced

  • Dogwood Park Western Entrance and Parking

    Advanced

  • Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic Purchase

    Completed

  • Church Avenue Parking Lot Construction

    Initiated

  • New City Logo

    Completed

  • Creation of Communication and Marketing Manager Position

    Created

  • City Website Redesign

    Completed

  • City Update Weekly Videos and Employee of the Week

    Created

  • Downtown Flower Baskets

    Completed

Water, Sewer & Utilities

Strengthening core infrastructure so growth is supported by reliable city services.

  • Water Treatment Plant 7.5M Gallon Expansion

    Advanced

  • TTU Pumpstation and EQ Basin

    Advanced

  • Bunker Hill and Rebecca Place Sewer Extension

    Advanced

  • South Creek Sewer Extension

    Advanced

  • West End Pump Station Rehab

    Advanced

  • Mine Lick Creek Sewer Extension

    Advanced

  • Water Treatment Plant Generator Installation

    Completed

  • Creation of the Energy Department

    Created

    Combined Electric and Gas.

  • Energy Department HQ Construction

    Initiated

  • AMI Meters for Energy and Water Quality Control

    Advanced

  • Spring and Walnut Sanitary and Storm Sewer Rehab

    Advanced

Growth & City Operations

Supporting jobs, housing, better planning, and more responsive city operations.

  • Creation of the Department of Community Development

    Created

    Combined Planning, Codes, and Economic Development.

  • Bid Mowing City Properties

    Advanced

  • Target, Home Depot, Thompson Machinery, and Hyundai of Cookeville

    Advanced

  • 152K and 227K Square Foot Spec Buildings by Hollingsworth in the Highlands Business Park

    Advanced

  • 1,189 Permits Issued for New Residential Construction Since August 2022

    Tracked