Sparta Business Community To Honor First Responders
The Sparta business community will come together Wednesday to honor local emergency personnel. White County Chamber Board Chairman Zach Buckner said the organization wants to recognize the daily sacrifices made by paramedics, firefighters and rescue squad members. Buckner said the event serves as a platform for chamber stakeholders to express gratitude while building personal connections […]
Fire Chief: Leave Early, Pack Necessities If You Have To Go Out
Lack of caution and a failure to pay close attention to surroundings are frequent causes of trouble in snowy conditions. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said people should plan leave early if they absolutely must go somewhere over the next few days. Dial said driving too fast because of a time-crunch often leads to sliding […]
Life-Saving Program For Car Crashes Coming To Warren
Community members will have access to a lifesaving program throughout McMinnville this Wednesday. The Yellow Dot Program is an initiative that provides first responders with key medical information in emergency crash situations. McMinnville PD Lieutenant Mark Mara said this information could be the difference between life and death. “So every second does count,” Mara said. […]
Cookeville Will Explore Grant Funding For More Specific Crisis Response
The City of Cookeville will explore the possibility of grant funding to provide a collaborative response from emergency personnel to crisis situations. Police Chief Randy Evans explained in a city council work session Monday night that they want to address issues of mental illness and homelessness in the city. “We are attempting to train our […]
