Tapestry Acres Offers Agritourism Escape In Monroe
Monroe celebrating a new agritourism destination where visitors can interact with a variety of farm animals and experience a slower pace of life. Tapestry Acres Co-owner Tari Maxfield said the multi-generational farm features alpacas, highland cows, Kunekune pigs, Nigerian dwarf goats, mini donkeys, mini horses, and chickens. Maxfield said the family previously operated an alpaca […]
FilterFab Cookeville Is Newest Empower Certified Employer
Cookeville’s FilterFab the latest local business to become an Empower Certified Employer. Workforce Connections Business Services Coordinator Mallory Copeland said Empower Certified Employers are businesses that understand barriers to financial success, but commit to help people get a fair chance to achieve economic stability. “These employers support families living under that 225 percent of the […]
Local Cookeville Business Appliance Mart Closing
Long-time Cookeville Business, The Appliance Mart, is closing after operating for more than fifty years. Spokesman Drue Huffines said the store is closing because of owner Keith Alred’s death last December. Huffines said there is not a scheduled closing date, but they plan on staying open until they sell all of their remaining appliances. “It’s […]
Cookeville Art Walk To Showcase Murals
The Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club is partnering with the Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery to host an Art Walk around the city’s downtown. Arts and Culture Chairperson Tish Seidler said the event, which begins Saturday, is a two-mile guided walk starting at the art studio that shows off twenty murals featured along Spring Street, Cedar […]
Local Business Donates Box Truck to Putnam Rescue Squad
Putnam County Rescue Squad getting the first gift of the holiday season, a straight axle box truck. Public Information Officer Mike Herrick said the rescue squad was looking into purchasing new trailers to replace the aging ones they use to haul heavy equipment. Herrick said Cookeville Heating and Cooling was working to sell the truck, […]
Chamber President Calls Small Business Saturday Important To Community
Small Business Saturday gives you the chance to start your holiday shopping, while supporting the locally-owned businesses of the Upper Cumberland. White County Chamber of Commerce President Jenny Dale said shopping locally is key to building community. Dale said Small Business Saturday is a great chance to remind people that supporting local businesses helps grow […]
Fentress County Halloween On The Square Returns Tuesday After Hiatus
The Fentress County Hope Foundation will host their Halloween on the Square event Tuesday for the first time since 2019. More than 20 businesses will decorate tables and give out candy to Fentress County trick-or-treaters. COVID sidelined the event. Hope Foundation Board member Kim Davidson says the group is excited to bring back the event […]
Baxter’s Azteca Mexican Grill Opens Doors Thursday With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The long-awaited Azteca Mexican Grill off of Nashville Highway opened its doors in Baxter on Thursday. Community members, leaders, and customers came together for a ribbon-cutting and dine-in services. Owner Dora Pacheco said that finally being able to open is a long-time dream made into reality. She said there are several things she looks forward […]
Made Here Market Supports UC Creatives
Take the opportunity to shop local at the 2021 Made Here Market. Cookeville Biz Foundry Program Coordinator Ashley Michael said it’s an event that highlights Upper Cumberland business owners and makers. “We’ve got a lot of talent right here you don’t need to go outside of the area to get some really great, really amazing […]
Art Round Tennessee Takes ART Prowl Online
Art Round Tennessee is taking it’s three day ART Prowl online this weekend, to help support shopping local and artists affected by the pandemic. ART Prowl Executive Director Jennifer Luna said this has been a tough year on small businesses and artists dealing with chances to show their work continuing to be cancelled. Luna said […]
