4th Annual Dale Holloween Provides A Safe Space For Community Halloween Fun
Dale Holloween makes a return to the Byrdstown Activities Park. Mayor Sam Gibson said that the celebration will be held on October 30th, the Saturday night before Halloween. He said that there will be businesses and churches ready to go to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters who attend. “We try to invite as many people […]
Sparta Drive-In Hosting Free Alzheimer’s Awareness Documentary
Music as a tool to support Alzheimer’s patients. It’s the subject of the documentary Alive Inside. The movie will be shown Saturday night at the Sparta Drive-In. Sara Martin is the Family Caregiver and Evidence Based Assistant for the Area Agency on Aging and Disability. Martin said viewers will see personalized music reconnect those afflicted with […]
Jackson FD Shares Safety Tips For Jack-O’-Lanterns, Bonfires
Fire safety, another important conversation to have while preparing for the Halloween weekend. Jackson County Central Fire Chief Jeff Conn said jack-o’-lanterns on front porches present fire hazards if not properly displayed. “To me, it’s very important to make sure that we don’t have anything very close to those that could be flammable, especially if […]
Crossville Model Railroad Club Expo Returns For Anniversary Celebration
The Crossville Model Railroad Club celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend. President Patrick Taylor said the club began with just six people at the Crossville Depot. Taylor said members started by restoring the caboose and displaying model railroads inside. “Besides providing a family friendly environment, we have a museum that has a lot of railroad […]
UC United Soccer Club Postponing 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Upper Cumberland United Soccer Club is postponing its 25th anniversary celebration. The event has been rescheduled for November 6 at the Putnam County Sportsplex. Club President Jason Gentry said with rain expected, they wanted to make sure the day was perfect to honor the club’s founders who made it all possible since 1995. “Coaches […]
Millard Oakley Donation To Cumberland University To Be Largest In School History
Longtime Livingston resident Millard Oakley will make the largest donation ever to Cumberland University. The former law school graduate and state official will gift $5 million. The donation will fund an enhancement project to the entrance of the university’s main building, Memorial Hall. Cumberland will also name the School of Humanities, Education and the Arts […]
Algood Planning Recommending Changes For Future Residential Homes
The Algood Planning Commission will recommend two zoning ordinance amendments focusing on homes imported into the city. Planner Tommy Lee said the recommendations come from concerns about the relocation of non-site built structures, like double-wide manufactured homes. Lee said if the city approves, there will be multiple requirements for any new home coming into Algood. […]
