Leadership Overton Promotes Patriotism With New Flagpoles
Leadership Overton is launching a new initiative to install American and Tennessee state flagpoles at community centers and public facilities throughout the county. Laurie Crawford serves as the President for the Overton County Leadership Class of 2026. Crawford said each year projects are selected to meet specific community needs while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of […]
Barlow: Rickman Needs Larger Rec/Community Center
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said Rickman needs a larger recreation center and community center. Barlow said Rickman is a growing community and is in need of activities for kids. Barlow said the Junior-Pro Basketball league went away because they don’t have a place to play since they cannot play at the schools. “We don’t […]
Overton Donates $5K To Rickman Recreation Center Improvements
The Rickman Recreation Center will look to finish up renovations to the baseball field after receiving an estimated $5,000 donation from Overton County Commissioners. Rickman Recreation Center President Clint Melton said efforts began to restore the field a few years ago, and now the project is about 95 percent complete. Melton said improvements included repaired […]
