Budgeting For Holiday Shopping Can Prevent Future Financial Headache
The first step to holiday shopping is creating a solid budget. That’s according to Overton Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Christina Swallows. She said that sticking with a budget can help keep your finances in line as you move into the new year. “This is the amount that you have predetermined that I can spend […]
Christmas Market Coming To Donaldson Park In Celina
Christmas comes to Donaldson Park in Celina this Saturday through The Christmas Market. Donaldson Park Treasurer Sydney Birdwell said the event brings Christmas shopping, delicious food, live music and a visit with Santa. “There will be about 25 to 30 vendors set up and there’s actually going to be a breakfast with Santa and the […]
Cookeville Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrates 7th Year
The City of Cookeville will host its 7th annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 1st at 6 p.m. at Dogwood Park. Mayor Ricky Shelton said that the community has faced a difficult two years with the tornado and the pandemic. He said he hopes that this can serve as something to bring everyone together […]
Algood Hosting Gingerbread House Contest For Local Youth
The City of Algood will host its first ever gingerbread house contest this weekend. The competition is in conjunction with Algood’s Christmas Vendor and Tree Lighting event. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said completed homes can be turned into Algood City Hall Friday by 4:00 p.m. “We’ve got three different age groups that we’re […]
Know Your Home Dimensions When Buying Christmas Tree
The best kind of Christmas tree is one that also comes with memory-making. That’s according to Sycamore Springs Christmas Tree Farm Co-Owner Lyna Pennycuff. She said that the perfect tree is one that’s picked by the whole family. “The perfect tree for your home starts when you and your family come as a family outing […]
Cummins Falls Ornaments Available Through Jackson Historical Society
The second ornament in the Jackson County Historical Society’s Christmas series of historic places is available for purchase. Last year, ornaments were designed after the county courthouse. Treasurer Eldin Pippen said Cummins Falls gets the spotlight this year. “The ornament is a replica of the falls,” Pippen said. “It has a little bit of the […]
Clay County Mitten Tree Accepting Applications For Children
Clay County’s Mitten Tree gift assistance program will be accepting applicants Tuesday. Parents or guardians can apply at the Clay County Women’s building from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Volunteer Misty Strong said any child under 18-years-old is eligible. “Because of all those people that are willing to pick up mittens from locations within our […]
White County School’s Family Resource Center Tackles Rising Needs
White County School’s Family Resource Center has seen an increase in homelessness and kids in need during the pandemic. Director Beverly Dronebarger said the Family Resource Center tries to provide food, laundry service, housing resources and utility assistance. Dronebarger said when kids go to school without their basic needs met, it is difficult to perform […]
Tennessee Tech Students Build Christmas Gift For Family In Need
Four Tennessee Tech Students used their skills to create a Christmas gift for an autistic child who lost everything in the March Tornado. They are mechanical engineering students who spent the semester building a sensory swing. The mother, Lorren Robertson said 2020 was the roughest year of her life, and this gift for her child […]
Local Nursing Homes Keeping Residents In The Holiday Spirit
Local nursing homes are finding ways to keep the holiday spirit alive among residents as COVID has changed the landscape of visitations. Life Care Center of Sparta will not have visitors, but families can still interact with residents in a special way. Activities Assistant Nicole Fignar said people can still watch loved ones open gifts […]
