Putnam To Increase Drunk Driving Presence On New Year’s Eve
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department will combat New Year’s Eve drunk driving by having more officers on duty. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the county has averaged some seven DUIs per year between Christmas and New Years Day over the last three years. Farris said the department plans to have a few extra officers […]
Disposing Of Christmas Trash: Sort It Then Tarp It
The uptick in trash and recycling after holiday festivities can create issues if disposed of improperly. White County Solid Waste Director Chip Hall said in White County, the landfill is the best place to take a Christmas tree and any large decorations that you no longer want. He said wrapping paper goes with household trash, […]
Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP Hosting Kwanzaa Celebration January 1
The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP will host its first-ever Kwanzaa celebration on New Year’s Day to commemorate the week-long holiday. The holiday began in the 1960s as a way to celebrate African American culture. President Tom Savage said a key part of the holiday is honoring the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which include unity and self-determination. […]
Remember Those Caring For Others On Christmas Day
While most of the world will be spending time with family on Christmas Day, some will be taking care of neighbors across the region. Theresa Abbadusky is a Nurse Practitioner at Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care. She said she appreciates that people are often more understanding on Christmas. “I’ve done this for a number of […]
Cookeville Leisure Services Fitness Cards Bargain Priced For Christmas
Give the gift of fitness for Christmas as Cookeville Leisure Service fitness cards are on sale, encouraging the community to stay active this winter. Leisure Services Special Programs Coordinator Jen Webb said a deal like this is “unheard of.” Webb said cards are buy one, get one 50 percent off. That gives users 22 fitness […]
Pickett CCC State Park Welcomes Visitors To Annual Holiday Event Saturday
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park adding two new features to its ninth annual Christmas in the Park event Saturday. Park Ranger Camron Martin said the event will have live Christmas music from the Rugby Cornet Band, a historical brass band. Martin said the park hosts the free event each year to draw in people who […]
Weekend Ice Skating Rink Back At Livingston’s Central Park
Livingston residents enjoying the return of Central Park’s annual weekend-long ice skating event. Park Supervisor Michael Hayes said the city creates a temporary skating rink each winter just for this event. This marks the third year of the free event. “It’s just something that we came up with several years ago and the community really […]
Shipping Facility Owner Says Care, Urgency Needed For People Still Shipping Holiday Packages
Anyone still looking to send a package for Christmas needs to make sure they send their packages soon and to pack them as carefully as they can. Copy Pack and Ship Owner Ryan J. Good said people using the postal service to send holiday packages should get their items in the mail as soon as […]
“Home For The Holidays” At Putnam Animal Shelter Cuts Prices This Week
The Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter is making pet adoption more affordable this week in the final push before Christmas. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said the “Home for the Holidays” promotion aims to get pets into new homes as quickly as possible. Adoption fees are nearly cut in half across the board with puppies for $100 […]
Fentress County Food Drive Collects To Help Seniors During Winter Months
The Fentress County Chamber of Commerce is holding a food drive to help ease the burden of winter weather. Fentress County Chamber Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the elderly community is often most susceptible to the challenges of the changing seasons. Rosenbaum said the Chamber and the community are helping the Fentress County Food Bank […]
