Fentress Red Cross Volunteer Honored For 45 Years Service
The American Red Cross Organization honoring a Fentress County man for 45 years of volunteer service for military service members and their families. Red Cross Volunteer Billy Jennings Sr. said he serves in a position known as Aid to Military Families (AFES). Jennings said he has owned a funeral home since 1977 and recognized a […]
Rotary Literacy Outreach Reaches Local Third Graders
The Livingston Rotary Club is visiting third-grade classrooms across Overton County to read and provide students with books focused on the themes of community service. Rotary Club President Rhonda Young said the annual outreach program is designed to plant a seed of service in young students while improving local literacy rates. Young said the initiative […]
Former EMT Beautifies Livingston To Work Through Challenges
A Livingston man has the goal of pressure washing all of Livingston’s sidewalks for free, in an effort to better his own mental health. Michael Cummings is the owner a local pressure washing company and a former EMT. After leaving his career in emergency services a decade ago, he transitioned into disaster relief work before […]
Exchange Club Launches Putnam Branch, Serves Community
A new service organization coming to Putnam County, taking a multi-pronged approach to bettering the community. Exchange Club President Charlotte Sanders said the club focuses on four major pillars. Locally, it supports Americanism, youth programs, and community service, as well as a national mission of child abuse prevention and awareness. Sanders said there is a […]
McMinnville’s Kids of The Community Giving Direction By Helping Kids Give Back
McMinnville’s Kids of The Community group serves to give direction and purpose to at-risk youth. Program Director Barry Dishman said his work as Warren County’s Director of Juvenile Court Services gave him an inside look into what these kids are dealing with. Dishman said whether its food insecurity, a distressed home life or education, Kids […]
UCHRA Food Distribution Serving Two Populations In-Need
Two UCHRA departments have begun a collaboration to benefit two populations in-need. The commodity distribution program is now assisted by Community Corrections clients in need of community service hours. Community Services Director LaNelle Godsey said more people are getting the food they need with the extra manpower. “By the community corrections clients participating, they’re actually […]
