Jamestown Park Adds Sensory Friendly Playground Equipment
The Jamestown Rotary Club has added sensory-friendly playground equipment to Jamestown City Park. President April Conatser said sensory parks are designed to stimulate or soothe the five senses. Conatser said the club saw a need for space in the park where anyone could play, regardless of their ability. “Every element of the area was chosen […]
Jamestown Celebrating Mark Twain Park Renovations
Jamestown’s Mark Twain Park will celebrate renovations during a ground breaking Tuesday. Longtime Volunteer Crystal Thompkins said they added a new statue to the park of a metal flower with a bookworm reading “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” in honor of Mark Twain. Thompkins said she hopes the beatification effort will help people to better appreciate […]
Christmas Parades Crank Up Saturday Across Region
Christmas parade season goes into overdrive this weekend across the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County is celebrating the holidays with the “Christmas in Byrdstown” event and Christmas parade Saturday. It will be at the Pickett County Library featuring music, food, and even an appearance from Santa Claus. The event begins at 9am. The Jamestown Rotary Club […]
Jamestown Rotary Club New Christmas Ornament Features Historic Jail
The Jamestown Rotary Club selling its newest Christmas Ornament as a fundraiser for programs. Secretary Kara Brannon said the sixth ornament in the series features the Ye Ole Jail Museum. The building once served as a county jail in the 1900’s and now holds a museum and the Chamber of Commerce. “We just try to […]
Jamestown Rotary Club Offering Annual Ornaments
The Jamestown Rotary Club is offering its locally themed Christmas ornaments, as the club celebrates its 75th anniversary. Jamestown Rotary Club President Debbie York said this is the fourth year they’ve sold ornaments. This year, the welcome to Jamestown sign the rotary club built over 8 years, has been selected. York said buying one of […]
