Locations, Distance, Shooting At Others, Firework Injuries
An estimated 15,000 emergency room visits caused last year nationwide by fireworks. Algood Fire Chief David Judd said fireworks are small explosives. Depending on the type, Judd said people should stay at least 25-50 feet away. Judd said one of the most common mistakes people make is using fireworks in an unsafe place. “You don’t […]
Do Not Overlook Grill Dangers, Burns And Fires Around 4th
A local fire chief reminding residents to use caution while working the grill at July 4th cookouts this weekend. Baxter Fire Chief Matt White said people use their grills so often, they can overlook precautions while cooking. White said distractions around the holiday may cause people to be less careful. White said it all starts […]
Byrdstown Hosting Jam Packed Two-Day Independence Day Event
Byrdstown is planning an Independence Day event so large, it needed two days to fit in all the fun. Mayor Sam Gibson said everyone is invited to the West Main Street Pavilion on Friday and Saturday. Gibson said on Friday a big night out is planned for kids to come and play. “We’re going to […]
Fireworks, Music Set For Cookeville 4th
Cookeville and Putnam County will celebrate the Fourth of July this year as Red, White and Boom returns for a sixth year. “It’ll be a little different, as most things are in this time that we’re living in,” Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said. “But it doesn’t mean that we can’t do it and can’t do […]
Algood Proceeding With Fireworks
Algood plans to proceed with fireworks, music and vendors as part of a socially-distanced July 4th celebration. “We can abide by guidelines as the state of Tennessee releases those,” City Administrator Keith Morrison said. “I think we can still meet them. It’s at the end of June so I think that will give us some […]
