Jefferson And A Cannon Part Of Oak Hill Ceremony Sunday
Rickman’s Oak Hill Church will host a “Celebration 250” event Sunday, featuring the reading of the Declaration, one of the signers and a cannon fire. Pastor Todd Sutton said the idea for the patriotic event originated following a conversation between the church song director and member Bill Heard. “Mr. Herd has done, he can’t count […]
Oak Hill Church Meets Physical Needs Of Rickman Residents
Oak Hill Church launched a new community ministry called The Well in Rickman to provide food, clothing, and a gathering space for local residents. Pastor Todd Sutton said the ministry operates out of a rented building at 3909 Rickman Road located next to the post office. Sutton said the facility features a coffee area and […]
Rickman PTO Raising Funds For School Safety Upgrades
The Rickman Elementary PTO wants to raise funds to purchase safety equipment that will improve the school’s security measures. PTO President Athen Harper said proceeds from this year’s “Bulldog Blitz” event will go toward the next phase of safety upgrades at the school, building on efforts that began last year. Harper said the organization has […]
UC Rescue Squads Receive New State Aid To Assist Efforts
At least 15 Upper Cumberland rescue squads will share in a $5 million state grant to purchase life-saving equipment and improve emergency response times. Rickman Volunteer Fire Department Chief William Curd said his department is receiving just over $65,000 from the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s office allocation. The funding will allow the department to purchase […]
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 […]
Barrel Manufacturer Cuts Ribbon On New Rickman Facility
An international barrel manufacturer celebrated the opening of its new Rickman facility Monday. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce President Zach Stephens said the facility is part of an estimated $30 million investment that Independent Stave has made into the community. “There’s not only 70 jobs that are being created, they are really high-quality, good-paying jobs,” […]
Maintenance, Custodians A Concern For Overton Schools
With expansions coming to three Overton County elementary schools, School Board Members concerned about the potential need for more maintenance-custodians. School Board Member Ricky Dodson said the growth at Rickman Elementary, in particular, has been noticeable with a current student population of 717. Dodson said with this growth, the board should consider hiring a full […]
Recovery Expert: Stigma Needs To End, Region Needs More Rehab Options
The need for drug rehabilitation programs in the Upper Cumberland is great and so is the need for the region to focus on the stigma surrounding addiction. That according to Shane Farris. Farris is Campus Director of the Substance Use Treatment Program At Volunteer Behavioral Health. A planned Opioid Treatment facility will not be built […]
Independent Stave Company Mill Will Bring 85 Jobs To Overton County
Independent Stave Company is set to construct a mill in the Rickman area. Governor Bill Lee announced the company will invest $30 million to establish new manufacturing operations through its subsidiary. It’s expected to create 85 new jobs in Overton County. The new mill marks the company’s 11th stave mill in the country. The mill […]
Danner Exploring New Strategies To Land Industrial Development
Overton County Executive Ben Danner said the county will look for other strategies to land two potential large scale employers. The purchase of 210 acres near Highway 111 in Rickman did not make it to the county commission for a vote Monday night. A few residents expressed concern during a industrial development and planning committee […]
