Americana Treasures Highlight Annual 127 Corridor Sale
The Highway 127 Corridor Sale returns to the Upper Cumberland this week to offer travelers a unique experience of Americana across the world’s longest yard sale. Fentress County Chamber President Jacob Rosenbaum said the event spans 695 miles from Michigan to Alabama. Rosenbaum said the county remains the official headquarters for the massive route that […]
Volunteers Power Century Of Putnam County Fair Tradition
The 100th Putnam County Fair kicked off with a Thursday Celebratory Luncheon, marking a century of community tradition powered by hundreds of local volunteers. Fair Board President Brenda Gentry said the milestone represents a significant achievement for the organization and the community. Gentry said the board has decorated the fairgrounds extensively and increased the number […]
Freedom Collective Brings Outdoor Revival To Cookeville
Freedom Collective Ministries bringing a series of 34 outdoor gospel crusades to 14 cities across Tennessee, including a two-day event scheduled for Cookeville Friday and Saturday. Freedom Collective Ministries Evangelist James Thayer said the “Encounter the Way 2026” tour aims to address a pervasive feeling of hopelessness and rising rates of depression and anxiety in […]
Fiddlers’ Jamboree Blends Appalachian Heritage, Modernism
The Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Craft Festival is expanding its schedule to include a Thursday night opening ceremony as it seeks to balance Appalachian heritage with modern growth. Festival President Kim Luton said the festival is entering its 55th year of showcasing bluegrass music, crafts and dance. Luton said the festival acts as a significant […]
Cumberland Master Gardeners Host Flower/Garden Festival
The Cumberland County Master Gardeners will host the Flower Lawn and Garden Festival this weekend to celebrate the spring season and promote local horticulture. Margo Carroll serves as a lead organizer for the festival. Carroll said the organization operates as a volunteer group in partnership with the University of Tennessee extension offices to provide gardening […]
