Fire Chief: Christmas Tree Fires Common In January
More than one-third of house fires nationwide in January originate with Christmas trees. Cookeville Fire Chief Benton Young said live Christmas tree fires are fairly common. Young said trees roots tend to die and the trees completely dry out. “They’re not able to pull up the water as they should in nature, so they dry […]
Surprise Christmas Puppies May Be Unfair To Dog, Recipient
Surprising a loved one with a puppy this Christmas could cause more heartache than happiness….for the family and the pet. Cookeville Putnam County Animal Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said recipients should be involved with choosing the dog. Tracy said most times when people adopt, they develop a connection with a dog that will last. Sometimes […]
Local Churches Host Celebration Focused On Jesus Saturday
Putnam County Churches will host a Happy Birthday Jesus Christ Celebration at the Putnam County Convention Center Saturday. Community Director Kelly Parkison said a group of Christians wanted to create a holiday event that focused on celebrating the birth of Jesus. Parkison said her family has a birthday party for Jesus every year. “Well this […]
Cookeville Lights the Way, Mapping Decorated Homes
Cookeville Department of Leisure Services turning on the lights for the Ninth Annual Holiday Home Decoration Challenge. Recreation Programmer Sally Herren said the contest includes any resident that lives in a 15 mile square radius from the Putnam County Courthouse. “We always have the Merry and Bright Holiday Home Challenge each year because it brings […]
UC Restaurant Creates Tradition, Yearly Christmas Village
A longtime Upper Cumberland restaurant owner cooks up something special this time of year, constructing a 300-piece Christmas village every year, each figure modeling a real location. Helen’s Restaurant Owner Carol Pippin said she and her mother began building the village together in 1988. Pippin said the collection began with a few houses, placing one […]
Overton Sheriff Toy Drive Gives Children Holiday Gifts
The Overton County Sheriff’s Department kicking off its annual toy drive, collecting and delivering holiday gifts to families in need. Chief Deputy Tim Poore said the department notices many children through the year who will not receive gifts during the holiday season. Poore said caring for local families and creating a positive impression of law […]
DeKalb Children Receive Presents, Angel Tree Program
DeKalb Angel Tree registration takes place Thursday for the upcoming holiday season, where children in need can receive gifts. President Laura Stone said the program is entering its 31st year, providing Christmas gifts for children for DeKalb, from birth to 12 years old. Stone said there is a strong community need for the program every […]
Allen Taking Break From Fair Board Presidency
After stepping down from his position as Putnam County Fair Board President, John Allen said he just needs a break. Allen said he will continue to serve the fair and work closely with motorsports at the fair. He said stepping down give him a much-needed breather and an opportunity to get a new perspective on […]
CRMC Sets Visitation Restrictions Amid COVID-19, Flu Spike
Cookeville Regional Medical Center has implemented visitation restrictions due to surging flu and COVID-19 numbers. Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said COVID-19 hospitalizations have spiked some 60 percent in the last two weeks. Etter said starting Thursday, people under 16-years-old, and anyone showing signs of illness will not be permitted to visit the hospital. “If […]
Day Hikes At Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park Starts The New Year
Hikers can get their new year started with a pair of guided day hikes through Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park. Park Manager Stuart Carroll said he will lead a five-mile hike on New Year’s Eve, with a more strenuous hike on New Year’s Day. Ranger Allen Reynolds will lead the second hike nine miles up […]
