COVID Testing Available At Urgent Cares
With the state adjusting COVID testing hours this week, urgent care facilities across the region are conducting COVID testing all the way up to Christmas Eve. Among those conducting testing are: Algood Fast Pace Urgent Care- Monday-Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No […]
Problems With Pets As Christmas Gifts
Christmas morning with a new pet under the tree sounds like a great surprise, but it might not be in the best interest of the animal. White County Animal Shelter Manager Stephanie Smith said its a better idea to surprise someone with pet toys or books on caring for a pet. Smith said picking the […]
USPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines Coming This Week
Do not forget about your wrapped presents ready for delivery as this week holds the first Postal Service shipping deadline for Christmas. Tennessee USPS Spokesperson Susan Wright said Friday marks the beginning of three different due dates to make sure your gift is under the tree. “The deadlines this week are December 18th for first […]
McMinnville Nativity Festival Taking COVID Precautions
The McMinnville Nativity Festival will be celebrating the true meaning of Christmas this year, while still trying to keep the community safe. Festival Coordinator Miriam Crawford said people were reaching out and wondering if things would be canceled. However, Crawford said creating an outdoor drive-thru was a labor of love, to keep the Christmas Spirit […]
Jamestown Rotary Club Offering Annual Ornaments
The Jamestown Rotary Club is offering its locally themed Christmas ornaments, as the club celebrates its 75th anniversary. Jamestown Rotary Club President Debbie York said this is the fourth year they’ve sold ornaments. This year, the welcome to Jamestown sign the rotary club built over 8 years, has been selected. York said buying one of […]
Cumberland Woodturner’s Ornaments Helping Crossville Kids
The Cumberland Woodturners will turn their handmade Christmas ornaments into money for local kids throughout December. The organization brings together men and women who enjoy creating through the art of wood turning. Two trees covered with the group’s original designs for the holidays are now on display at Crossville’s Dogwood Exchange and the Village Green […]
Keeping a Healthy Christmas Tree at Home
Christmas tree growers can get you the perfect tree this holiday season, but what happens when it leaves the hands of an expert? Rocky Point Tree Farm Owner Richard Savage said a tree staying fresh after being cut can depend on what type of tree you buy. However, he said the most important thing someone […]
Algood Accepting Gift Donations For Signature Healthcare Residents
The Algood Police Department has set up a donation drop box at city hall for the residents of Putnam’s Signature Healthcare City Hall Clerk Megan Benton said the goal is to remind residents that the community is thinking about them this holiday season. “The idea was really based off of the fact that these seniors […]
Local Christmas Trees Make for Fresh Christmas Trees
Christmas tree shopping season is here, but there’s still over a month until Christmas Day. Hardluck Tree Farm’s Diane Savage said they are shaping trees about the same time large retailers are cutting theirs down for sale. Savage said that could lead to an unsatisfactory tree when December 25 rolls around. “The ones that you […]
Cookeville Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Virtual
The tradition of lighting the Cookeville Christmas tree will continue, but residents will have to watch online this year. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said it was not a decision he wanted to have to make, but knew it was the right thing to do for public health and safety. Shelton said those who tune in […]
