Hilham Woman Turns Saving Cast Iron Hobby Into Business
A Hilham woman has turned her personal hobby of collecting and restoring antique cookware into a business focused on preserving the history and utility of cast iron. Tammy Swafford said her shop serves as an overflow for her personal collection. She said her work involves taking rusted items that have lived a long life and […]
Culinary Kids Starting Early Through White County Extension Office Program
White County kids have a chance to build their cooking skills on Monday at the county Ag Extension Office. 4-H Youth Development’s Roseann Dodson said she takes kids through all the basic skills, from in the kitchen to at the grocery store. Dodson said that across the board, the favorite part for all ages is […]
Sparta Life Care Center Taking Recipes For Alzheimer Cookbook
Sparta’s Life Care Center is bringing back its cookbook to raise money for Alzheimer’s of Tennessee. Limited Memory Unit Clinical Coordinator Shelia Jared said the goal is to raise $10,000. Jared said the idea started in the facility with recipes saved from Alzheimer patients and cherished memories the dish brings back. “This year it’s about […]
Fire Safety: What To Remember
With several major home fires occurring across the Upper Cumberland over the last two weeks, fire safety is not to be taken for granted. Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said families should practice an escape plan every other month to prepare for a home fire. “When you get a plan, everybody that lives there knows […]
