EMA Director Urges Caution Amid Nighttime Thunderstorms
Emergency Management gearing up as heavy rainfall and high winds are a possibility through early Wednesday morning across the region. Overton-Pickett County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said the biggest threat involves a lot of rain falling very quickly. Masiongale said water can surround people before they realize the danger, potentially displacing trees, debris and even […]
Overton Fair Opens Thursday, Takes Year Of Resident Work
The Overton County Fair kicks off its 86th year Thursday night with a few new twists. Fair Secretary Bob Matthews said this year, the cornbread and bean supper will be back for the first time in a few years. Matthews said the Miss Sunshine event will also include a Mr. Sunshine. Matthews said one big […]
Overton Student Wins 137 Fair Ribbons
A 13-year-old Overton County student won a total of 137 ribbons at the just-completed Overton County Fair. Abby Thompson said her family spent the four days leading up to the fair preparing all of her different entries. Thompson said she chose to compete in the categories based on which activities she has the most fun […]
Overton Fair Kicks Off 85th Year With Pageants
The Overton County Fair kicks off its 85th year of celebration and agriculture with pageants Thursday night. Fair Secretary Bob Matthews said there are different events scheduled for each day including livestock shows, motorcycle races, and a truck and tractor pull. Matthews said the fair gives everyone from gardeners, to young children, 4-H students, or […]
Overton Fair Receives First Runner-Up In State Fair Competition
The Overton County Agricultural Fair received first runner-up honors from the Tennessee Association Of Fairs among small fairs. Secretary Bob Matthews said the competition judges fairs on appearance, events offered, cleanliness, and the improvements each fair makes throughout the year. Matthews said the award will encourage people in the county to take more pride in […]
Overton Fair Hosting Interview Workshop For Fairest Of The Fair
The Overton County Fair Association will host an interview workshop Saturday in preparation for the Fairest of the Fair. Pageant Director Addy Stover said the event will focus on attire, body language and responses for a successful interview. “This interview event is set up, because I want my contestants to feel completely comfortable and feel […]
Overton Fair Focusing On Inclusion By Sponsoring New Pageant
The Overton County Fair will host a new pageant this year for those with disabilities. Fair Associate Lacey Pennington said the association wanted to introduce the Miss Sunshine Pageant to make sure all feel included. “This pageant is a little special to us, because we really love our special needs day, and we love the […]
Overton Fair Hosting Hay Bale Decorating Contest
If you have a hay bale to spare, the Overton County Fair may have a use for yours. The fair group hosting its first-ever hay bale decorating contest. Fair Associate Lacey Pennington said you have until July 15th to submit a bale that will be displayed at the Overton County Fair. “Our goal with this […]
Overton County Fairgrounds Hosting Community Yard Sale
Turn your clutter into cash this Saturday at the Overton County Fairgrounds. The Overton County Fair Association is hosting a community yard sale. Fair Associate Lacey Pennington said all are welcome to sell items and do some shopping at the same time. “So many places charge a big rent for yard sales, and if you’re […]
Overton County Fair Cancelled
The Overton County fair has been cancelled. Fair Board Treasurer Donita Wilson said the board waited to the last possible moment to cancel this year’s event. She said there were too many factors working against having a good fair. “Ever since all this started in March we started talking about ‘what if, what if, what […]
