Habitat Restore Pauses In-Person Donations To Prepare For New Location
The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity Restore pausing in-person donations as the organization works towards opening its new location. Habitat’s Jennifer Olsen said donations should resume once the Jefferson Avenue location opens. “We’re trying to get everything moved and organized over at the new location,” Olsen said. “The amount of drop-offs that we generally have […]
UCHFH Moving Restore To Jefferson Ave This Fall
The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity has secured a new location for its Restore. Executive Director Pam Ealey said the donation based store will move to Jefferson Avenue next to Big R Farm and Home. “We looked at that back 21 months ago, and it didn’t work out at the time,” Ealey said. “But as […]
Van Buren Receives Bid To Repair Leak On Courthouse Steeple
After four bid attempts and months of advertising, Van Buren County has received one bid to repair a leak on the courthouse steeple. Mayor Greg Wilson said the county’s budget committee approved a $5,000 bid for the commission to consider. However, there are liability concerns about the project. “We did find a way to get […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Exploring Relocation Options For 15th St. ReStore
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity wants to relocate its ReStore that has been located on East 15th Street for 19 years. Executive Director Pam Ealey said the Cookeville thrift store resales donations such as furniture and appliances to help fund the habitat mission. “For us to really see growth, we need to be in a […]
