Jackson Partnership Battling Substance Abuse Thursday
A Recovery and Prevention Celebration will showcase resources available to Jackson County residents Thursday night to fight substance abuse. The Jackson County Prevention Partnership hosting the event at Gainesboro’s Bridge Church. Power of Putnam Project Director Nora Anderson said in rural counties, people often have to travel to find resources like these, or simply do […]
Lester Flatt: A Sparta Bluegrass Legend Celebrated To This Day
Bluegrass lovers across the region will gather in Sparta Saturday to celebrate the life and talents of Lester Flatt. Sparta Bluegrass Musician Blake Williams will host the event. Williams said he first met Flatt through local music festivals and later played banjo in Flatt’s band, “Nashville Grass.” “He was a great guitar player and one […]
Tennessee Tech Alumni Association Turns 100
The Tennessee Tech Alumni Association is turning 100 on June 6th, and they plan to host a birthday celebration on the 12th. While the university itself turned 100 in 2015, the Alumni Association did not form until several years after. Assistant Director of the Alumni Center Kelly Chambers says the Alumni Association’s birthday allows for […]
