Cookeville Police Join Community At National Night Out
Cookeville Police Department hosting National Night Out Tuesday to build relationships between first responders and the community through a series of free family activities at Dogwood Park. Administrative Sergeant Charlotte Austin said the event serves as a central location for residents to meet personnel from the police department, fire department, EMS, and Tennessee Highway Patrol. […]
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 […]
Monterey First Responders Host Public Water Gun Fight
Monterey first responders are hosting a community-wide water gun fight Wednesday to foster engagement between local children and police. Monterey Police Department Public Information Officer David Corley said an officer’s idea has since expanded to include participation from the Monterey Fire Department, Putnam County Fire Department, Putnam County EMS and the Putnam County Rescue Squad. […]
State Proposes Communication Tower On Renegade Mountain
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is proposing the installation of a new emergency communication tower on Renegade Mountain to improve handheld radio coverage for first responders and utility workers. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority General Manager Jeff Dyer said the state agency presented the proposal to the authority board because the prospective site […]
Non-Profit Launches Free Program For First Responders
A local non-profit launching a free program to provide childcare for Upper Cumberland first responders so parents can have a few hours of respite. The Parents Timeout Program is a service of the Serve Strong, Corbin Scott Goad Memorial Foundation. Foundation President Chester Goad said the organization wants to support those who spend their lives […]
Local Group Hosting First Responder Mental Health Seminar
A White County group will focus on the mental health of first responders at its Mental Health, Faith, and Family Seminar this Saturday. Doyle Fire Captain Matthew Nuzzo said the small group was formed through Sparta Life Church. It provides a mental support group for first responders. Nuzzo said the job of being a first […]
Cookeville 9/11 Tribute Will Honor Local First Responders
A 9/11 Tribute event will be held in Downtown Cookeville Thursday to remember those lost and honor local first responders. VFW District Commander Richard Buford said September 11 is now called Patriots Day, serving as a chance to remember the lives lost in the attacks. “We want to honor our first line defenders, like police […]
Smithville Holding 9/11 Ceremony, Honoring First Responders
The City of Smithville holding a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Thursday to honor local heroes. Smithville Mayor Josh Miller said he wants to have the ceremony because it is a great chance to recognize people in emergency services. Miller said the ceremony will also honor military veterans, and those who lost their lives. Miller said it […]
Fentress Volunteer Rescue Squad Fundraiser Underway
The Fentress County Volunteer Rescue Squad kicked off its annual picture fundraiser Thursday. Rescue Squad Captain James Strong said the picture fundraiser is a long-standing tradition in Fentress County. Strong said a photography studio goes door to door to collect money from residents, and those who donate $30 or more can get an 8×5 family […]
Jackson Crews Set For Attacker Training This Week
Jackson County emergency response teams and law enforcement will participate in three days of active attacker training beginning Monday at Jackson County High School. Public Information Director Derek Woolbright said personnel will learn how to mitigate threats to the public at large, and how to respond in the aftermath of an attack. He said while […]
