Clay Anti-Drug Coalition Hosting Movie Night For Awareness
The Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition hosting a memorial and movie night event to spread awareness of overdoses. Prevention Coordinator Kody Thompson said overdose awareness is near and dear to the Coalition’s hearts. Thompson said the theme of this year’s event will be “here as one big family driven by hope,” so it was important to […]
Fairfield Glade Hosts Putt’n With The Police, Public Invited
The community can Putt with the Police of Fairfield Glade this week, a way to introduce officers to the public. Fairfield Glade Chief of Police Kate Self said the idea came from the national Coffee with a Cop program. Self said this is an opportunity for people to ask officers questions and voice their concerns […]
Algood Police Officers Sworn In, Part Of New Initiative
Algood Police want to improve the department’s relationship with the community through a new officer introduction process. Public Information Officer David Corley said part of the change was introducing recent hires with a ceremonial swearing in at a recent City Council meeting. Corley said those officers were previously sworn in when they were hired. “We […]
West End Digitization Day To Encapsulate The Area’s Past
Tennessee Tech Archives and West End Connections are partnering to archive more of the history of Cookeville’s West End neighborhood Saturday. Dr. Krystal Akehinmi said people can bring pictures and artifacts to have them digitized. Residents can also share stories that have been passed down as part of the oral history portion of the archive. […]
Fentress Senior Center Named AAAD Provider Of The Year, Goals Remain
The Fentress County Senior Citizens Center has been named the UCHRA’s Area Agency of Aging and Disabilities Provider of the Year. Senior Center Director Kelly Young said this award was one of her biggest goals when she took over. She said she attributes the award to her outstanding staff and immense community support. “Some people […]
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 […]
Central View Residents Speak Out For White Co Board To Reopen School
Several residents in the Central View Community made their case to the White County School Board Tuesday to reopen its elementary school. Resident Moni Webb said the community still hurts from the school closure that occurred four-years ago. “The Central View families are more serious now than four years ago to get their school back […]
Granville Volunteer FD Seeking More Community Involvement Through Reorganization
The Granville Volunteer Fire Department is in the process of reorganizing. Chief Scott Nicholas said that they wanted to have more community involvement and input with the organization. He said that’s why they’re moving to a community-based board of directors. “They’re a diverse base,” Nicholas said. “We have some business owners, we have community members, […]
Baxter’s Harvest Festival Returns To Celebrate Community And Local Vendors
Baxter’s Harvest Festival returns to have another year celebrating everything “Homegrown In Tennessee” on Saturday, September 25th. Festival Committee Member Jeanie Lee said that the festival will be in celebration of both the state’s 225th birthday and the Baxter community itself. “Of course we’ll have homegrown food and we’ll have all kinds of entertainment, live […]
Putnam Community Advisory Board Works To Meet Family Needs
The Putnam County Community Advisory Board is working to ensure that no child or family in the community is left behind. President Jackie Reynolds said that’s why the organization is constantly looking to meet the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter. She said that since the advisory board’s inception, she has seen a difference […]
