Jackson Group’s Saturday Event Supports Future Projects
A Jackson County volunteer group hosting a fundraiser yard sale Saturday to support the long-term goal of constructing the county’s first animal shelter. Diana Mandli said the Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter currently facilitates spay and neuter services for up to 30 animals every month at discounted rates for local residents. Mandli said the […]
Tradition Returns, WCTE Bidding Begins This Weekend
WCTE gearing up for its 43rd annual Great TV Auction to raise operational funds that support early childhood literacy programs and other programming. President and CEO Avery Hutchins said the fundraiser has evolved from an in-person event to an online auction and television showcase to reach a broader audience through changing technology. Hutchins said the […]
Auction Ends Tuesday, Helping Raise Money For Students
A 56-year-old tradition in its final hours as the Putnam County Kiwanis Club Auction raises money for local student initiatives. Putnam County Kiwanis Club President Bob Palmer said proceeds from the online auction have been used in a lot of ways over the years. Palmer said the club purchased adaptive playground equipment for students with […]
DeKalb Fire Holding Fundraiser Dinner For New Truck
The DeKalb County Fire Department needs your help equipping a new truck at the Temperance Hall station. Fire Chief Donny Green said the new truck was just purchased, but it does not have all of the necessary equipment. Green said some equipment will be moved over from an old truck, but additional equipment will need […]
Community House, Fentress Chamber Hosting Dinner
Fentress County non-profit Community House hosting a first Farm to Table dinner Tuesday. Community House Executive Director Rachelle Kerr said the meal will be made from locally sourced ingredients. Kerr said proceeds from the meal will go toward the non-profit’s goal of having a working farm for participants to live on. “It seems so fitting […]
Sportsman Alliance Holding Fundraiser Dinner In Cookeville
The United Special Sportsman Alliance holding a fundraiser dinner in Cookeville Saturday to facilitate outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities and life threatening illnesses, as well as veterans. Principal Officer Bill Cothran said the Alliance offers free hunting and fishing trips based on ‘wishes’ submitted by family members. Cothran said the organization has granted some […]
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 […]
Fundraiser Flamingo Flocks Flying Into DeKalb Yards
Flocks of flamingos have descended upon DeKalb County…plastic ones at least….as part of a fundraiser for the Last-Minute Toy Shop. Secretary Denise Page said the flamingos are being moved around people’s yards and to local businesses to help families in need give their children Christmas gifts. Page said the money raised will help the Shop […]
White County Schools Exploring Fundraiser Policy Changes
The White County School Board exploring changes to club and team fundraiser requests. School Board Chair Bob Young said school extracurricular activities who want to have fundraisers can currently make a request anytime, but establishing a request deadline would allow time to review and adjust requests. Young said extracurricular fundraising is important since many of […]
Cumberland Rescue Squad Fundraising For New Equipment
The Cumberland County Rescue Squad is mailing its annual fundraiser letters. The Rescue Squad is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that has served Cumberland County for 60 years. Public Relations Officer Eddie Frady said the fund-raising helps keep up with equipment updates. “All our ropes, dive gear, all those things have a shelf life on them, […]
