Watermelons Coming In To Combat The Heat
How about some cool watermelon to deal with the heat? Local farmers said you need to consider several things to ensure the best melon. Belly Sugar Farms Co-Owner Myron Franklin said the first two things to look for are a creamy yellow spot and a non-shiny, dull exterior which both indicate proper growth. Franklin said […]
Monterey Takes Over 4th Celebration Friday
Monterey will extend the 4th of July weekend with a Friday full full of music, activities, and fireworks. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the city’s Independence Day event will feature food vendors, plenty of crafts, contests, and bounce houses. Cleary said the main goal of the event is to bring the Monterey community through the […]
Crossville Celebrating 4th With Music, Fireworks
Crossville celebrates the Fourth of July with music and a fireworks show at Centennial Park Thursday night. Leisure Services Director Ethan Medley said the local group, The Member Berries, will perform with the Fireworks at 9pm. Medley said the celebration is a great tradition that brings the community together. “We’ve done it for a long […]
Chief: Have Water On Hand For Fireworks
With the dry conditions of the last few weeks, fire safety will be a must as fireworks explode over the region. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said people need to be aware of their surroundings and shoot fireworks in open areas like fields. Dial said fireworks can pose unique risks even beyond the typical kinds […]
EMS: Pay Attention, Use Caution With Fireworks
As Fourth of July celebrations begin, local emergency officials urge caution and awareness when you are handling or are near fireworks. Clay County EMS Director Andrew Hall said the most common injuries happen when people mishandle fireworks. Hall said it is important to remember that fireworks are man-made, meaning they can malfunction and explode at […]
Council Wants Safeguards On Former Mayor Fireworks Spending
Several Cookeville City Council members want better accountability of the money provided for the Fourth Of July Fireworks. Better Cookeville, started by former Mayor Ricky Shelton, produces the fireworks show. City Manager James Mills said Better Cookeville has asked to increase funding to $20,000 in the new fiscal year. Council Member Eric Walker said the […]
Alcohol Contributes To 50 Percent Of Boating Accidents, Plan Ahead Before 4th Of July Boating
Law enforcement set to be out on the waters in full force in hopes of enforcing safe boating over the Fourth of July weekend. TWRA Wildlife Officer Dustin Buttram said that the holiday is one of the busiest times for his department. He said officers will spend the weekend doing safety checks, particularly checking for […]
Cookeville’s Red, White And Boom Festivities Return With Music, Fireworks, And Fellowship
Red, White and Boom returns to the Putnam County Fairgrounds for its seventh annual Fourth of July celebrations this weekend. The weekend will kick off Saturday morning with a classic car show, and have events throughout Saturday and Sunday until the fireworks show at 9 p.m. Mayor Ricky Shelton said they’re excited to have this […]
Red, White and Boom Classic Car Cruise-In Comes Back For 4th Of July Weekend
The Red, White and Boom Classic Car Cruise-in Celebration returns for its 6th year at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Coordinator Becky Raines said that people can expect interesting cars, music, and a presentation of the colors program, all starting at 9 a.m. “We will be happy to have anyone,” Raines said. “We will have some […]
McMinnville Plans Two-Day Long Fourth Of July Celebrations
McMinnville has a weekend jam-packed with events celebrating the 4th of July. Recreation Program Coordinator Michael Benusches said that the town is excited to host so many events and get people out and celebrating. “We’ve been closed for around 18 months now, and we’re just ready to get people out and about again,” Benusches said. […]
