Fire Departments Encourage Christmas Tree Safety This Season
Area fire departments are encouraging residents to keep their Christmas trees safe during the holiday season. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White says crews across the country are called to house fires every winter due to Christmas trees catching fire. “They’re not real common but they do happen, so you need to take precaution especially if […]
Local Consumers Can Lower Christmas Expenditures
Christmas commonly means an increase in shopping and traveling for some Upper Cumberland residents. With the increase in expenditures, people can begin to manage their spending this Christmas season. April Martin from the at UT Extension Office in Dekalb said people can pay for Christmas with little to no debt. “First I tell people, think […]
Color, Size Affects Choosing A Christmas Tree
With approximately four weeks left until Christmas Eve, celebrators may start the search for the perfect live Christmas tree. Robert Savage from the Hard Luck Tree Farm said prospective buyers should look at the height, shape, size, and color of the live trees. “Well, you want it where it looks green, to where it looks like […]
