Cookeville Rescue Mission Hopes To Have Director By February
The search for Cookeville Rescue Mission’s next director has been extended another month as the board looks to ensure that the best candidate is chosen. Staff Manager Ronnie Lindsey said the new hire will tasked with overseeing fundraising and connecting with other organizations. Lindsey said he and Sammy Anderson have used their combined 22 years […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Preparing To Hire New Director After Bailey Resigns
The Cookeville Rescue Mission is in the early stage of hiring a new director, after Bruce Bailey stepped down last Wednesday. Board Chair Bubba Winningham said the board plans on posting the job and taking candidates into consideration starting December 18. Winningham said they want their next hire to be able to reach out and […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Bell Ringing Underway, Fundraising Key To Year
The Cookeville Rescue Mission has begun its annual Hope Rings Out campaign, ringing bells to support its work. This year marks the 35th year of the campaign. Rescue Mission Staff Manager Ronnie Lindsey said the money collected from this fundraiser makes up about a fifth of the Rescue Mission’s total budget. He said volunteers can […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Seeking Help For HVAC Replacement
Cookeville Rescue Missions seeking community donations to help fund an emergency HVAC unit replacement. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said an annual inspection indicated the unit could not be repaired and needed to be fully replaced. He said the unit covers the Welcome Center, kitchen, and dining areas where there are no windows to allow for […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Working Around S. Jefferson Expansion Project
Work on Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue expansion has created some issues for Cookeville Rescue Mission’s day-to-day operations. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said they were made aware T-DOT had plans to expand the road around three years ago. He said it is only in the last few weeks that the work has started to have an impact, […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Open For Those Needing Warmth And Food
The Cookeville Rescue Mission is prepared for anyone needing a warm place to stay. Kitchen and House Manager Paul Root said some have already taken advantage with some 40 people already housed. “Any time the weather becomes 40 degrees or below or incumbent weather comes in, rain, fog, heavy wind, snow, what we do is […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Gearing Up For Thanksgiving Meals
Cookeville Rescue Mission is gearing up for a busy Thanksgiving holiday. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said that the organization is busy prepping for their annual Thanksgiving meal, as well as their meals on wheels program. He said that despite this time of year being hard for some, their work helps to keep spirits up. “You […]
If You Give To Cookeville Rescue Mission, Where Does That Money Go?
The city of Cookeville is encouraging residents to give to charities instead of panhandlers, but where would your money go? Cookeville Rescue Mission Executive Director Bruce Bailey said for them, donations keep the doors open 24/7 and get people off the street. “Whether it is walk-ins or by law enforcement may bring them by at […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Offering Shelter For Residents
The Cookeville Rescue Mission is offering emergency shelter for any residents in the area. House Manager Glenn Honeycutt said the Jefferson Avenue location on the corner of Davis Road has lodging, food and clothing available. “We have 50 residents that are currently residing here at the Cookeville Rescue Mission, and we do have plenty more […]
Rescue Mission Bell Ringing Campaign Begins
The bells can officially ring across Putnam County as the Cookeville Rescue Mission kicked off its Annual Bell Ringing Fund Raiser. Honorary Chair Senator Paul Bailey has long been a ringer himself, partnering with Sheriff Eddie Farris to ring the bell each year at Kroger Cookeville. “It’s really just a godsend for this community to […]
