Speedway Sponsoring Algood PD, Trinity Church Food Drive
Speedway has partnered with the Algood Police Department and Trinity Church for a local food drive Saturday. Patrol Commander Lieutenant Bryan Whitefield said this is the first Pack-A-Cruiser food drive for the department. Whitefield said the idea was brought to him. “I got an email from the Speedway Corporation back last December,” Whitefield said. “And […]
McMinnville Homeless Effort Looks To Start Transitional Community
The Homeless of McMinnville Effort, or HOME, is trying to set up a micro home community with help from the city. Co-Directors Sheila Fann and Tina Higgins said the city is helping them find property to start the community. Fann said after only one year of HOME, they’re on the cusp of their dream becoming […]
Sparta Homeless Shelter Offering Shopping Spree
Seeds of Hope in Sparta is raising money in hopes of securing a permanent location for its Coldest Nights Shelter. Someone can win a three-minute shopping spree at Sparta’s Save-A-Lot store. Executive Director Tina Lomax said the goal is $15,000. Lomax said getting a permanent location is about being able to offer more than a […]
Cookeville Could Extend UCHRA-Police Department Program
A pilot program between Cookeville and UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions test program will expire in January. City Manager James Mills said an extension is worth considering. Mills said the city is satisfied with the program allowing Cookeville police to do more policing, and less social work. “Yeah, I definitely think it’s something we’ll consider if […]
White County Shelter for Winter’s Coldest Nights
As overnight temperatures continue to drop, Seeds of Hope of Tennessee is preparing its Coldest Nights Shelter in White County. Seeds of Hope Executive Director Tina Lomax said the shelter will be open to people with nowhere to go on nights the temperature drops below 40 degrees. Lomax said Seeds of Hope still needs donations […]
Rumors Of Counties Bringing Homeless People To Putnam
Local official concerned about rumors of other Middle Tennessee municipalities bringing homeless residents to Putnam County. Representative Ryan Williams said he spent part of Wednesday tracking the rumors. “Some of the reports that I am behind the scenes getting is that we are having instances where maybe surrounding counties or municipalities are finding creative ways […]
