Live In Livingston Returns, Kicking Off With Jake Hoot
Live In Livingston is returning to Central Park this Saturday with Jake Hoot. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said anticipation was building for the event’s return. Cantrell said planning has gone on for weeks because of Jake Hoot’s popularity in the area. “We are so excited to bring Live In Livingston […]
UCHRA Working Towards Dental Ram Clinics For UC Residents
Remote access medical clinics for dental needs could be on the way for Upper Cumberland residents. UCHRA is in the preliminary stages of a new partnership. Executive Director Mark Farley said the idea comes from a Life Church group called Doing Unto Others. “What they approached us about is seeing if they could secure a […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Building First Overton Home
The first Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity home in Overton County is nearing construction. Executive Director Pam Ealey said walls will be built April 17 for the Thomas Road home. Ealey said it takes volunteers and community engagement to make this home a reality for the buyer. “All we’re doing is giving families an opportunity […]
Overton Executive Concered For Elder Residents
Overton County is in a state of emergency and trying to get enough generators to open multiple shelters. Four shelters in Livingston have opened at this time, but County Executive Danner said the county needs to get a shelter open in Rickman. Danner said his biggest concern are elder residents, with 2,000 to 3,000 residents […]
Rescue Mission Builds Quarantine Area
The Cookeville Rescue Mission now has a quarantine area for shelter residents potentially impacted by COVID-19. The new quarantine area can accommodate around 12 beds. It was built in the Johnstone Supply facility located adjacent to the shelter on South Jefferson Avenue. Cookeville’s Life Church constructed the area. “Initially, Bruce (Bailey), the director of the […]
Life Church Serving 85 Seniors Each Day
As many as 85 seniors a day across the Upper Cumberland are receiving groceries and food for free through Life Church. Senior Pastor Bobby Davis said that the service began as a way to protect those most vulnerable. The most difficult part of this service, Davis said, has been finding the groceries to distribute, even […]
