Tennessee School Board Association Leaving National School Board Association
The Tennessee School Board Association will not remain a member of the National School Board Association. That is according to Upper Cumberland District Director and White County School Board Chair Jayson McDonald. McDonald said the state board voted unanimously to not renew membership. “They were really focused on contentious efforts as far as critical race […]
Friends of White Plains Historic Home Looking For Members To Preserve Algood History
Friends of White Plains Historic Home looking for new members to continue preservation efforts of Algood’s White Plains Home. Board of Directors Member Laura Clemons said the start of the new fiscal year brings another annual membership drive. “People who feel strongly about their county or their particular town, I think they want to be […]
American Legion Membership Rule Change Open To More Veterans
The American Legion has changed its rules to get more veterans in its ranks. Clay County American Legion Post 18 Commander Bryan Brady said no matter the date of service or military branch, veterans with an honorable discharge are eligible. Brady said more veterans need to know about this change because its up to this […]
Overton VFW Membership Increasing
Overton County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post has added four new members meaning the organization will continue to operate. Commander Jerry Greer said the post held two open houses to recruit younger veterans after fears of having to shut down. “Before, most of our membership were older veterans that have life membership, so they do […]
