Cookeville Fire Department’s Cheer Truck Hitting Road This Weekend
The Cookeville Fire Department will bring back its Cheer Truck this weekend, spreading holiday spirit through the city. Fire Chief Benton Young said the department received great feedback after debuting the truck last year. Young said a reserve fire engine will be strung up with lights and pass through all major subdivisions through December. “We […]
Sparta Woman’s Club Hosting Merry Trashy Christmas Event
Trees made entirely of trash and recycling will be on display this weekend as the Sparta Woman’s Club raises funds for the Special Warriors program. Woman’s Club member Sanda Ayers said local businesses and organizations assembles the trees to show people that sometimes, trash can be turned into something useful. Ayers said the Woman’s Club […]
Old Dogwood Park Christmas Tree Called Into Service For One More Year
Get your last looks, the Dogwood Park Christmas tree will be replaced after this year. Director of Leisure Services Rick Woods said the city ordered a new tree with the intent of using it this Christmas, but the tree the city received was wrong. Woods said the color of the lights on the new tree […]
New Original Christmas Musical Debuts Monday Night At CPAC
A new Christmas musical titled “The Best Thing About Christmas” debuts in Cookeville Monday night. Playwright Derek Hinckley said the show set in Nashville centers on a father who writes a musical as a way to rediscover the meaning of Christmas. It is set following the death of his daughter makes him bitter towards the […]
Cookeville Fire Chief: Fire Hazards Making Holiday Season Risky
Practicing proper fire safety becomes even more important given additional risks during the holiday season. Cookeville Fire Chief Benton Young said December and January are the busiest months for his department. Young said flammable decorations and distracted Christmas dinner cooks are the most common causes of house fires. “December 24 and 25 around the holidays […]
Smithville Christmas On The Square Kicks Off Holiday Season Saturday
Smithville will hold its 22nd annual Christmas on the Square Saturday to celebrate the season and the increasingly popular downtown. Downtown business owner Karyn Walker said the Smithville Merchants Alliance teams up with the city to plan the yearly event. Walker said the evening showcases downtown Smithville as a destination for tourism and local families. […]
Rain And State Title Game Pushed Baxter Christmas Parade To Monday
The Baxter Christmas Parade has been pushed to Monday amid weather concerns and Upperman Football playing for a state championship. Parade organizer Chelsey Stanton said rain appears to be a possibility Friday and rain limited attendance at last year’s event. Stanton said with a large portion of the community heading to Chattanooga for the high […]
24th Ron Hillis Toy Drive Collecting Toys For Kids Friday
The Ron Hillis Memorial Toy Drive will be collecting toys Friday, the 24th time the event has asked the community for help. The Central Baptist Association and McMinnville motorcyclists team up for the event. Central Baptist Association Director of Missions Jim Ramsey said the event has supplied toys to some 450 children in each of […]
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 […]
Wonderland Of Trees Event To Benefit Warren Hospice Patients
Caring Hearts United will hold its 13th annual Wonderland of Trees this week to provide hospice patients with much-needed items. Co-founder Dianne Sneed said this event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Warren County-based group. Organizations, churches, and individuals are invited to bring decorated trees and other Christmas decor to be set […]
