Ms. Senior Cumberland County Holding Veteran Fundraiser
The Ms. Senior Cumberland County organization raising money for homeless and needy veterans. Ms. Senior Cumberland County Representative Connie Clapper said veteran homelessness is a growing need in Cumberland County. Clapper said the money raised will go toward meal boxes that will be distributed to the veterans. Clapper said the fundraiser is a way to […]
Crossville’s Power Of 100 Women Making First Donation
A new non-profit wants to impact Cumberland County through quarterly donations of $100. The Power of 100 Women started several months ago. President and Founder Sheryl Webb said 100 foundation members make a quarterly donation of $100 each, which is then donated to a charity chosen by the board. Webb said the foundation selects one […]
Millard Oakley Library Unveiling New Statue
Livingston’s Millard Oakley Library will have its broken fountain replaced by a new library-themed statue next month. Library Director Judith Cutright said the new statue was made possible by a substantial donation from a member of the Livingston community. She said with the library located in a high-traffic area, making an impression on passers-by is […]
Byrdstown Approves Donation To Support 911 Program, New Features
Byrdstown Aldermen approved a $5,000 contribution to the county’s 911 agency, a contribution that will continue going forward to help the system grow. Overton-Pickett Emergency Communications Director Chris Masiongale said they have implemented a number of new features that will benefit the city such as the ability to text or video call 911 for special […]
Van Buren Imagination Library Searching For Additional Funding
The Van Buren County Imagination Library is looking for ways to raise additional funds so they can continue to promote reading to young children. Board Co-Chair Elsie Blaylock said the library currently relies on donations and fundraising events to operate. Blaylock said they are also searching for sponsors for the library from within the community. […]
Local Business Donates Box Truck to Putnam Rescue Squad
Putnam County Rescue Squad getting the first gift of the holiday season, a straight axle box truck. Public Information Officer Mike Herrick said the rescue squad was looking into purchasing new trailers to replace the aging ones they use to haul heavy equipment. Herrick said Cookeville Heating and Cooling was working to sell the truck, […]
Crossville’s Marine Corps League Begins Third Annual Toys for Tots
The Cumberland County Toys for Tots Program now accepting donations via collection boxes all around the county. The campaign serves as a way to make sure less fortunate children receive presents on Christmas morning. Assistant Coordinator Greg Petty said it is something the local Marine Corps League felt the community needed. “There’s a lot of […]
Crossville Council Donates Interchange Dr. Lot To TCAT
The Crossville City Council unanimously voted to donate a lot on Interchange Drive to TCAT Crossville. Mayor James Mayberry said the trade school has maintained the property and operated a truck driving program at the site for 11 years. “So they can build an additional building on it plus maintain and keep the truck driver […]
Life Church Donates Over $100 K Collected From Easter Services
Three local non-profits each received a $35,000 donation from Cookeville’s Life Church Friday. The contribution comes from the collection at the Easter Services that Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson spoke at. Associate Pastor Bob Sotis said over 10,000 people attended over the two days. “I got to bless Cookeville Rescue Mission and Tammy over there at […]
CRMC Third Largest Donation In State Collecting Hospital Supplies For Ukrainian Refugees
Cookeville Regional Medical Center will send some five pallets of items to Poland for Ukrainian Refugees. Director of Materials Management Melinda Poston said that the collection came at the request of TEMA and Governor Bill Lee to hospitals all across the state. She said that within four or five hours of her sending a mass […]
