Auction Ends Tuesday, Helping Raise Money For Students
A 56-year-old tradition in its final hours as the Putnam County Kiwanis Club Auction raises money for local student initiatives. Putnam County Kiwanis Club President Bob Palmer said proceeds from the online auction have been used in a lot of ways over the years. Palmer said the club purchased adaptive playground equipment for students with […]
Sportsman Alliance Holding Fundraiser Dinner In Cookeville
The United Special Sportsman Alliance holding a fundraiser dinner in Cookeville Saturday to facilitate outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities and life threatening illnesses, as well as veterans. Principal Officer Bill Cothran said the Alliance offers free hunting and fishing trips based on ‘wishes’ submitted by family members. Cothran said the organization has granted some […]
DeKalb Group Home Property To Be Considered For Public Auction
The UCHRA/UCDD Executive Committee will consider auctioning some 110 acres that once housed a DeKalb County group home. The Indian Mounds Residential Center for Boys closed last year due to COVID. Executive Director Mark Farley said reusing the property for services was not an option due to the remoteness. “Its in a very remote area […]
Tech’s Bacchanal 2021 Art Auction Provides More Scholarship Opportunity For Art Students
Tennessee Tech will host its Bacchanal 2021 as a virtual auction for the first time. Program Manager Gail Gentry said that the auction conducted by Amonett Eagle Auction and Realty services boasts 57 donations from local, regional, and national artists. She said that the auction began more than 25 years ago as a way to […]
Jackson To Auction “I Walk the Line” Courthouse Benches
Jackson County planning to auction the old courthouse benches that were featured in the 1970 film “I Walk the Line.” Mayor Randy Heady said that the commission thought with tourists interested in Gainesboro because of the film, there might be interest in pieces from the movie as well. “(Tourists) were taking pictures of the old […]
Van Buren Chili Cook Off And Auction Raising Money 4-H Members
Temperatures are dropping but stoves will be heating up in Van Buren County for its 4-H Chili Cook Off and Auction. 4-H Extension Agent Shelby Christian said there is still time to register and enter your recipe before October 2. Christian said there are four categories to judge, including original, spicy, white chicken chili and […]
Overton Annex Building Sale Nets $301,000 for County
The Overton County Annex Building has sold for $301,000, exceeding expectations for what the building could bring in. County Executive Ben Danner said they got over 100 bids on the property. Danner said the bid winner has a track record of purchasing and renovating buildings in Livingston and Overton County. “A lot of people are […]
Overton Looking To Maximize Life Of Old Annex Building Through Sale
Overton County wants to maximize the use of its annex building through its auction. County Executive Ben Danner said that many Overton residents have a special connection to the building from its previous use as a hospital. For that reason, Danner said the County wants to ensure it’s put to good use. “The building will […]
White Co. High School FFA Hosting Breakfast At The Barn And Auction Event
White County High Schools’ FFA is hosting a “Breakfast at the Barn and Auction” on Saturday, September 11th at the White County High School Barn. White County FFA Chapter President Abby McCulley said that FFA helps students develop important life skills, especially when it comes to agricultural knowledge. McCulley said that the event will feature […]
McMinnville’s Blue Building Property Ruled Surplus, Sale Now Possible
McMinnville’s Blue Building has been declared surplus, opening the door to a potential sale. City Administrator Nolan Ming said the city will only accept an offer that makes sense financially. Ming said the 2008 appraisal of $1.35 million still stands but the value will come down to who the buyer is. “Determine what’s there, is […]
