Hiccups Delay Crossville Model Railroad Club Groundbreaking
Construction delays appear to be nearing an end for the Crossville Model Railroad Club’s new 3,000-square-foot facility on West Avenue. Public Relations Spokesperson Ann Grogitsky said the organization expects to begin construction shortly after resolving several administrative requirements. Grogitsky said the club recently transitioned to a non-profit status to better facilitate community donations and business […]
Putnam Helping Hands Celebrating 50 Years In Service
One of the region’s older non-profits celebrating 50 years of service as Helping Hands of Putnam County focuses on a hand-up. Director Becca Duncan said Helping Hands was started as a one stop shop, so people in need did not have to bounce between resources all over town. Duncan said the non-profit helps address various […]
Community House, Fentress Chamber Hosting Dinner
Fentress County non-profit Community House hosting a first Farm to Table dinner Tuesday. Community House Executive Director Rachelle Kerr said the meal will be made from locally sourced ingredients. Kerr said proceeds from the meal will go toward the non-profit’s goal of having a working farm for participants to live on. “It seems so fitting […]
Sportsman Alliance Holding Fundraiser Dinner In Cookeville
The United Special Sportsman Alliance holding a fundraiser dinner in Cookeville Saturday to facilitate outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities and life threatening illnesses, as well as veterans. Principal Officer Bill Cothran said the Alliance offers free hunting and fishing trips based on ‘wishes’ submitted by family members. Cothran said the organization has granted some […]
Fentress Community House Celebrates First Year In Service
The Community House in Fentress County has spent its first year of service building out the infrastructure of the foundation. Executive Director Rachel Kerr said the Community House offered warming facilities in the winter and the Refresh and Refuel outreach over the summer. Kerr said people’s support for the Community House was this first year’s […]
Crossville Coffee Shop Gets New HVAC, Employs the Disabled
A local business donated a new HVAC system to Crossville’s Common Grounds Coffee Shop, which provides job opportunities to people with special needs. Common Grounds Founder Sara Bakker said her daughter has Downs Syndrome, and she worried about her daughter being able to find work after high school. Baker said it is unfair that people […]
UC Head Start Reimbursement Program Keeps Meals Free
The LBJ&C Head Start Programs offering children and some families in need free meals thanks to a reimbursement program. The Child and Adult Food Care Program reimburses Head Start for meals given to children. Director Penny Meadows said the program feeds kids nutrient-dense meals they may not get elsewhere. Meadows said all of the meals […]
Cumberland Hospice House Auxiliary Releasing Butterflies
The Cumberland Hospice House Auxiliary will release 400 butterflies in a celebration of life ceremony Saturday. Auxiliary Co-Chair Sherry Koch said the program serves as a fundraiser for Hospice of Cumberland County and the six-bed residential facility Cumberland House. Koch said butterflies symbolize life, and releasing them is a special way to remember lost loved […]
Putnam Budget Committee Approves Nonprofit Funding
The Putnam County Budget Committee approved charitable donations and funding for non-profits in next year’s budget, but not without pushback from some committee members. The non-profit funding request totaled some $97,100. Commissioner Vinnie Faccinto made the motion to postpone approval until after a decision was made on employee raises. Faccinto said he did not feel […]
Crossville’s Power Of 100 Women Making First Donation
A new non-profit wants to impact Cumberland County through quarterly donations of $100. The Power of 100 Women started several months ago. President and Founder Sheryl Webb said 100 foundation members make a quarterly donation of $100 each, which is then donated to a charity chosen by the board. Webb said the foundation selects one […]
