UC Donating To Operation Christmas Child, Gifts To Kids Around The Globe
Upper Cumberland residents participating in the 30th year of Operation Christmas Child this weekend, sending shoeboxes filled with gifts to underprivileged children across the globe. The Samaritan’s Purse organization will take donations at drop boxes located around the region. Upper Cumberland Church Relations Team Member Victoria Durre said hygiene items, school supplies, and toys are […]
Cookeville’s First Baptist Church Celebrates 150th Anniversary
City, county and state leaders will join Cookeville’s First Baptist Church Sunday for its 150th anniversary celebration. The church established in 1873 with 34 charter members. Senior Pastor Scott McKinney said the church has been celebrating for the last three weeks, highlighting longtime church members. McKinney said the church has been highlighting the histories of […]
Sparta Police Department Working To Address Low Number Of Officers
Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn told Aldermen during a Thursday night work session the lack of officers and new certified applicants are hurting the department. Dunn said the city’s low pay compared to nearby areas continues to impact the city. He said he also lacks the ability to give new applicants higher starting wages based […]
Days From Anniversary, Fentress Celebrates Bicentennial Saturday
200 years ago next week, parts of Morgan and Overton Counties came together to create Fentress County. Fentress County will celebrate 200 years with a proclamation event Saturday. Historical Society President Martha Wiley said the event will honor the county’s first families, Fentress County residents who can trace their linage back to 1823 or earlier. […]
Sparta Considering Security For Caboose; Vandalism Reported
As Sparta gets closer to finishing the restoration of its train caboose, city officials concerned about security around the new addition. During the aldermen’s Thursday meeting, City Administrator Tonya Tindle said one of the windows of the caboose was recently broken in an act of vandalism. Mayor Jerry Lowery said he wanted to take inspiration […]
Fentress Family Open Christmas Tree Farm For Season This Weekend
Live Christmas trees are ready this weekend in Fentress County with some six acres to choose from. Sycamore Springs Farm Co-owner Lyna Pennycuff said she and her husband Joe began selling the trees in 2010 after retiring from teaching. Pennycuff said they believe the process of buying a Christmas tree should be more than just […]
White County Animal Shelter Hosting Adoption For At-Risk Dogs Saturday
The White County Animal Shelter is hosting a “Save The Old Timers” adoption event with the goal of finding a home for dogs that are at-risk of euthanasia. Volunteer Steve Kunze said dogs at the event will be up for adoption for only $25, a rate cheaper than the adoption fee at the shelter. He […]
Putnam County American Legion Hosting Speech Event Saturday
Fourth through eighth grades from local schools will share their feelings about the flag during the Putnam County American Legion Oratorical Contest Saturday. Scholarship prizes will be given out to the top three contestants. Local Commander Rich Buford said the Putnam County American Legion is the only group to open up the contest to students […]
Leonid Meteor Shower Visible Friday Night, Class At Pickett State Park
The peak of the Leonid meteor shower will be visible at the Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Night Sky event Friday night. Park Ranger Michael Hodge said the shower typically peaks after midnight, but there are likely to be 10-15 meteors visible per hour. Hodge said the astronomy field where the event is held is […]
Burn Ban Issued For DeKalb County
Open Burning is banned in DeKalb County until further notice. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has issued a burn ban for DeKalb County. A Burn ban is issued by the state in conjunction with the county and the local forestry department. Violation of a burn ban is considered a Class A misdemeanor, which could result […]
