“Ghost Of Christmas Past” Tour Shares McMinnville Past Stories Saturday
McMinnville residents can enjoy stories of Christmases past Saturday. County Historian Jimmy Haley said the guided walking tour will focus on Main Street in the 1960s. Haley said the tour will highlight historic buildings and citizens to paint a picture of what McMinnville was like in Christmas of yesteryear. “I just thought it would be […]
CityScape’s New Christmas Ornaments Feature Two Cookeville Staples
Cookeville CityScape’s two new Christmas ornaments will feature Borden’s Jewelry and The Tennessee Central Rail Trail. Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said that each year, the CityScape Board of Directors chooses a local downtown landmark to make the focus of the ornaments. Borden’s Jewelry has been a part of the Cookeville community for 123 years and […]
Crossville’s Marine Corps League Begins Third Annual Toys for Tots
The Cumberland County Toys for Tots Program now accepting donations via collection boxes all around the county. The campaign serves as a way to make sure less fortunate children receive presents on Christmas morning. Assistant Coordinator Greg Petty said it is something the local Marine Corps League felt the community needed. “There’s a lot of […]
Cookeville History Museum Prepares For Annual Christmas Forest
The Cookeville History Museum is preparing for its eighth annual Christmas Forest exhibit to celebrate local non-profits, clubs, and civic organizations during the holidays. The exhibit allows the local groups to design their own custom Christmas trees that are displayed in an exhibit at the museum for the whole month of December. Museum Manager Beth […]
Pets Are Not The Best Surprise Gifts For Christmas
Pets make for nice Christmas gifts, but they are not good surprises. That is according to Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter Director Jennifer Hutchinson-Tracy. Hutchinson-Tracy said the owner should always be a part of the selection process. “When adopting for a child, there has to be a lot of thought,” Hutchinson-Tracy said. “You can only expect the child […]
Proper Extension Cord Use Reduces Fire Dangers Around Christmas
Overloading your power strips and wall outlets while decorating for Christmas can be a fire hazard without the right precautions. Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said using extension cords with the correct wattage ratings is a good first step when decorating. “They make tree Christmas extension cords that have like two or three sockets,” Young […]
Poinsettias Not The Only Christmas Plant You Should Keep Away From Pets
Poinsettias are mildly toxic for your pets, but you should be more aware about two other decorative plants that present danger. White County Ag Extension Office Director Scott Swoape said holly and mistletoe create worse symptoms for pets if ingested. “The holly what’s toxic on those are the pretty, red berries,” Swoape said. “Definitely decorate […]
Cookeville FD To Start Christmas Cheer Fire Engine Drives
Cookeville Fire Department hoping to get folks in the holiday spirit this season with some festive fire truck visits. Chief Benton Young said the plan is to decorate one of the department’s reserve fire trucks with Christmas lights and drive around to neighborhoods, senior homes, and the hospital. “It’s a great opportunity for us as […]
Candle Safety: Placement Key To Preventing Accidents
Candles may present fire dangers if you do not taking the right measures this holiday season. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said the placement of a lit candle can prevent accidents from happening. “Make sure that you are setting them on a surface that is non-combustible like paper or something like that,” Dial said. “Make […]
Omicron Variant Latest Issue In Phishing Emails Targeting Universities
The Omicron variant is the latest trend for hackers to use in phishing schemes–this time, at universities. Tennessee Tech Cyber Security Assistant Director Eric Brown said that phishing emails are looking for two things: money, or information. “Universities are a wealth of information,” Brown said. “Just like any other education system, just like hacks into […]
