Local NAACP Branch Protests Congressional Redistricting
NAACP Branch President Tom Savage said a march on the legislature this week tried to make a statement about this week’s redistricting session. Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District covers Memphis and most of its suburbs, and is the only Democratic district in the state. The Cookeville Branch President Tom Savage said the redistricting is not among […]
NAACP Hosts Annual MLK Luncheon
The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon next Monday to honor Dr. King’s legacy and encourage community service. The event is designed to reflect on Dr. King’s impact while also addressing ongoing challenges facing communities of color. Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP President the Tom Savage said King’s work centered on […]
NAACP State Convention Coming To Cookeville Next Month
The NAACP State Convention will be held in Cookeville this fall, as the bid to host was awarded to the Cookeville-Putnam County Branch. State Vice President and Cookeville-Putnam County Branch President Tom Savage said he is excited to bring the convention to Cookeville because the opportunity does not come around often. Savage said the convention […]
Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP Hosting Kwanzaa Celebration January 1
The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP will host its first-ever Kwanzaa celebration on New Year’s Day to commemorate the week-long holiday. The holiday began in the 1960s as a way to celebrate African American culture. President Tom Savage said a key part of the holiday is honoring the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which include unity and self-determination. […]
Putnam NAACP Hosting Breakfast Monday To Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP planning its celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16th. Branch President Tom Savage said the keynote speaker will be Gloria Sweet-Love, President of the Tennessee State Conference NAACP. He said they also plan on serving a hearty breakfast at the Algood United Methodist Church to help people begin the […]
Cookeville-Putnam NAACP Elects Officers For 2022-2024 Term
Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP has elected its newest officers to serve for the 2022-2024 term. Tom Savage was re-elected as the Branch President. Johnnie Wheeler will serve as the First-Vice President and Jack McMurry will serve as the Second-Vice President. The following positions were elected as follows: Third Vice President-Walter Buck Fourth Vice President-Ruth Ventrice Treasurer-Geeta […]
Tennessee Healthcare Campaign Seeking Volunteers
Tennessee Healthcare Campaign is seeking volunteers to help during this year’s enrollment period. The campaign works to educate, advocate, and help those in rural areas get affordable healthcare. Outreach Coordinator Tom Savage said volunteers would serve as a connecting point for people looking to enroll. “The goal is that they will answer that number, the […]
Cookeville-Putnam NAACP Hosting Voter Registration Drive In West End Saturday
Cookeville-Putnam County’s NAACP will be knocking on doors in the West End neighborhood Saturday to help people get registered to vote. Branch President Tom Savage said it should be easy to vote and to register to vote in America, particularly for African Americans and other people of color. He said because it’s only been about […]
TN Healthcare Campaign Can Help Find Affordable Plans For 2022
The January 15th deadline is approaching to enroll in 2022 health insurance plans. The Tennessee Healthcare Campaign is an organization that aims to help those who are underserved in the community find a health care plan they can afford. Outreach Coordinator Tom Savage said that some 48 percent of people in the area don’t have […]
NAACP Freedom Fund Will Be Virtual
The 3rd annual Putnam County NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Banquet will be a virtual event this year. President Tom Savage said this event is their largest fundraiser of the year. He said this is the first year the funds will go toward civic engagement. “So this year is a special year because we want to […]
