Sparta Lowers Food Truck Vendor Permit Fees
Sparta approved an ordinance cutting food truck vendor fees in half during its Thursday meeting. With the change, food truck vendors will be assessed a $25 charge for a one day permit to $250 for a one year permit. Sparta Green Market Manager Amanda Dunsmore said Sparta is moving the right direction on food trucks. […]
Algood Farmers’ Market Facility Opening Thursday
The Algood Farmers’ Market building is complete and set to open on Thursday. City Administrator Keith Morrison said residents and vendors are excited to have a dedicated facility now. Morrison said the market is another piece to invigorating Algood’s downtown. “The opportunity that if you were using the parking lot and the facility even with […]
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 […]
National Farmer’s Market Week: Fresh Food Near You
Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week by shopping from your local farmer vendors. Cookeville Codes Director Jeff Littrel said the trend of fresh,local food has made farmer’s markets grow in popularity. “I think the public in general is looking for home grown produce,” Littrel said. “So, they can see where it is coming from and meet […]
P-EBT Funds Available For Familes
Families in Tennessee eligible for the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program still have time to apply. The program provides families $5.70 for every missed school day during the pandemic to make up for lost meals. Tennessee Department of Human Services Press Secretary Sky Arnold said many families were unprepared to make up two meals […]
