Projects

CityScape worked with the Masonic Lodge on the Square to revitalize their building and make it look as it did originally. The first part of the project involved CityScape securing grant funding to help offset the costs of renovations. Once that occurred, the turquoise aluminum siding was removed as well as the awning that had been installed in the 1960s. The back and side areas of the building were then painted. The front of the building posed a challenge because it had huge windows that were original to the building but needed to be replaced. Once that was done, the final step was resurfacing the front of the building. The building now looks brand new, though all of its original integrity was maintained. CityScape was very proud and honored to be part of...

Cookeville CityScape has been awarded $120,000 from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) for improving building facades, courtyard improvements, and streetscaping. The 2025-2026 Downtown Improvement Grant (DIG) seeks to encourage building owners and tenants to invest in properties located within the CityScape footprint (see exhibit A), by financially assisting with building needs that serve an appropriate public purpose and benefit. The scope of the grant allows for $120,000 to be used towards reimbursing district property owners for certain exterior rehabilitation, restoration, or improvement projects.

In 2007, CityScape was awarded a $10,000 grant and worked with the city to redo the parking lot behind the row of buildings that includes Candy Caboose and Deuel’s on the West Side. With this grant money, the surface was re-paved and re-striped to make for better traffic flow. Green spaces and trees were added as well as better lighting to make the parking lot an attractive, safe environment for shoppers.

In 2008, CityScape received a $20,000 grant that was used to install tiered seating at the Dogwood Performance Pavilion.

In 2009, CityScape used a $15,000 grant to help pay for banners for the Depot and the Square while also helping the West Side merchants with the cost of producing a brochure promoting their area.

For 2010, CityScape received a $5,000 Green Grant, which it will utilize on the West Side. The plan is to take an existing alleyway, and in conjunction with the City of Cookeville, repair current drainage issues. Once that has occurred, CityScape will work again with the city and the West Side Business Association to turn this alleyway into green space as a pocket park.