Warren Habitat New Home Honors Stonemason Legacy
Warren County Habitat for Humanity completing its 39th building project while honoring the legacy of local African American stonemasons. County Historian Jimmy Haley said the building site sits within a traditional African American community established by emancipated slaves following the Civil War. Haley said the property was acquired through a tax return sale and required […]
DeKalb, Warren Will See New Leadership After Thursday Election
Several Upper Cumberland Counties will see new leadership following Thursday’s election. Matt Adcock will serve as DeKalb County’s new County Mayor. He defeated challenger Mike Foster. Adcock said he calls the experience humbling. “I really think DeKalb County has some life-changing things here for our citizens, great opportunities we’re going to take,” Adcock said. “We’re […]
McMinnville Celebrating Juneteenth With Elected Officials Set To Speak
McMinnville’s Young Men United are holding the 16th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday. President Donald Crisp said the holiday started in Texas, when slaves learned they achieved freedom years after the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. Crisp said McMinnville Mayor Ryle Chastain and Warren County Executive Jimmy Haley will be in attendance and speaking. “It’s a beautiful […]
