The Role Of Safety On Halloween: Practices To Keep Your Family Safe
Everyone wants to have fun this Halloween weekend, but remember the role safety plays. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said there is a multitude of practices to keep families and trick-or-treaters safe. “Let’s just slow down and be a little bit more vigilant with our driving,” Garrett said. “No one would want to be out […]
Jackson FD Shares Safety Tips For Jack-O’-Lanterns, Bonfires
Fire safety, another important conversation to have while preparing for the Halloween weekend. Jackson County Central Fire Chief Jeff Conn said jack-o’-lanterns on front porches present fire hazards if not properly displayed. “To me, it’s very important to make sure that we don’t have anything very close to those that could be flammable, especially if […]
Trick-Or-Treating In Gainesboro Being Observed Saturday
Gainesboro will observe Halloween on Saturday. The holiday falls on a Sunday this year. Mayor Lloyd Williams said as always, trick-or-treating begins at dusk. “Me and the aldermen got together, and we decided to do it on a Saturday,” Williams said. “I’ve got young kids, and it gives parents a better opportunity to spend more […]
Gainesboro Observing Halloween On October 30
Gainesboro set Saturday as the night the city will observe Halloween this year since the holiday falls on a Sunday. Alderman Wayne Strong said it would be best to give families the chance to fully enjoy the night. “I mean really, with the smaller kids that have to go to school the next morning,” Strong […]
Pumpkin Carving Tips for Halloween
There are only four days left to get carving before Halloween. Leisure Services Recreation Programmer Sally Herren put together Cookeville’s pumpkin carving contest and has tips for carving at home. Herren said one tip for making a perfect pumpkin, is the pumpkin itself. “Get a pumpkin with a stem and we decided it was better […]
Cookeville Leaves Trick or Treating Up To Residents
Cookeville is leaving the decision on participating in this year’s Halloween up to individuals. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said residents that do not want trick or treaters at their door should keep their lights off on Halloween. However, Mills said the city is asking for those who go out to still practice good safety. […]
