Presented by The Sycamore Institute

Regional Housing Policy Summit: Cookeville

Registration ends Thursday, 02/26/2026 11:59pm CST

About This Event

Join the Sycamore Institute on March 5 for the Regional Housing Policy Summit: Cookeville.

This event will feature a deep dive into Tennessee’s housing landscape—why it matters, how it got so expensive, and the federal, state, and local policies shaping the market. Join Middle Tennesseans to engage in solutions-focused conversations about the specific levers and best practices to address the unique housing needs and goals of communities in Middle Tennessee.

Speakers:
Chad Gilbert
, Cookeville City Council & Putnam Properties
Mandy Spears, The Sycamore Institute
Sarah Stein, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Josh Suddath, University of Tennessee Center for Local Planning

Take part on March 5 at the Upper Cumberland Development District in Cookeville as we convene and support data-driven policy approaches in Tennessee.

Questions? Please email info@sycamoretn.org.

About This Event

Join the Sycamore Institute on March 5 for the Regional Housing Policy Summit: Cookeville.

This event will feature a deep dive into Tennessee’s housing landscape—why it matters, how it got so expensive, and the federal, state, and local policies shaping the market. Join Middle Tennesseans to engage in solutions-focused conversations about the specific levers and best practices to address the unique housing needs and goals of communities in Middle Tennessee.

Speakers:
Chad Gilbert
, Cookeville City Council & Putnam Properties
Mandy Spears, The Sycamore Institute
Sarah Stein, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Josh Suddath, University of Tennessee Center for Local Planning

Take part on March 5 at the Upper Cumberland Development District in Cookeville as we convene and support data-driven policy approaches in Tennessee.

Questions? Please email info@sycamoretn.org.

Getting There

Upper Cumberland Development District
1104 England Dr
Cookeville, Tennessee 38501
United States