Upper Cumberland Honors The Fallen With Monday Tributes
American Legion Post 129 and VFW Post 5062 will host solemn Memorial Day ceremonies in Gainesboro and Livingston to honor service members who died in the line of duty. American Legion Post 129 Commander Truman Stearnes said the Jackson County tribute on the Town Square includes a reading of names for every local veteran killed […]
Clay County Fair Embraces History, Patriotism This Week
The Clay County Fair celebrates America 250 this year with a patriotic theme and historical events designed to honor veterans and fallen heroes. The fair begins Tuesday. Clay County Fair President Carla Rich said the event combines nostalgic feelings about the past with new events to create excitement for the community. “This year is America […]
Celina Legion Post 18 Weekend Display Honors Local Veterans
Celina’s American Legion Post 18 will display an estimated 621 crosses this weekend at the Clay County Courthouse to remember veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. American Legion Post 18 Member Jed Donaldson said each cross has two names of veterans who are buried in Clay County. Donaldson said displaying the crosses at the courthouse […]
Guard Ensures All Vets Receive Proper Honors
As we celebrate Memorial Day, The Veterans Honor Guard works daily to ensure that all veterans get the respect they deserve across the Upper Cumberland. Commander Jim McAfee said the Honor Guard is a non-profit organization comprised of veterans from all branches of the military that provides military honors for deceased veterans. McAfee said being […]
Ringing Bells For White County Memorial Day
White County’s Memorial Day ceremony Monday will honor those from the county who have given their lives in service to the country. Veterans Museum Curator Sandy Witt said the event will have music performed by Army Veteran and Sparta native Gene Hodge. Witt said there will also be a bell-ringing ceremony for the deceased veterans […]
Putnam Memorial Day Event Honoring Fallen Veterans
Putnam County will host Memorial Day events Monday at the historic courthouse in Cookeville to honor the sacrifices made by so many veterans. Veterans Service Officer Mark Harris said retired Navy Seal Gary Denham will give remarks about what Memorial Day means to him. Harris said there are Gold Star Families in the community that […]
American Legion Prepares Gifts For Vets Friday
American Legion Post 46 observed National Poppy Day Friday by preparing gift bags for retired veterans. On the Friday before Memorial Day, red poppies are worn as reminders of veterans’ sacrifices. Some 625 bags prepared for delivery to extended care, assisted living, and other senior care facilities. Second Vice Commander Robert Scott said the event […]
Blood Donations More Vital Throughout Summer
Blood donations become even more important during what Blood Assurance calls the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” Media Relations Coordinator Brooke Katz said Memorial Day starts a period of more serious car accidents and other summer injuries, when emergency blood transfusions become more common. Katz said blood donations also decrease during the summer because a […]
Overton Summer Meals Program Is Open For Signups
Signups are open for the Overton County Schools Summer Meals program, providing free lunches to children in the community. School Nutrition Program Supervisor Debie Taylor said she plans to start having meals distributed immediately following Memorial Day. She said Overton County is home to many “latch-key” children who are home alone most days in the […]
Gilley Pool Season Passes Now Available
The Milner Recreation Center in McMinnville is now selling pool passes for this summer’s Gilley Pool season. Wellness and Aquatics Coordinator Katie Smartt said the 800,000 gallon pool will be open from May 25 to September 2. Smartt said individual passes are $85 per person and family passes are $265. “For you to be under […]
