James Howard Madewell, an 83-year-old Cookeville local, will be honored with funeral services on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Whitson Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 11 a.m., leading up to the main service later that day.

Last week, Cookeville became the gathering place for the General Federation of Women’s Club Highland Rim District Spring Meeting, hosted by the Cookeville Arts Studio and the Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club. The event highlighted the collaborative spirit of local organizations in supporting regional initiatives.