Jackson’s Polk Sallet Festival Showcasing Upgrades
Jackson County’s 46th annual Polk Sallet Festival underway, showcasing the newly ungraded Fairgrounds Community Building. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said the building is upgraded and almost complete, but still has some work to be done. He said the kitchen is fully renovated. He said downtown Gainesboro businesses have put together a “Shop Hop” event […]
Byrdstown Celebrating Holiday Season This Weekend With Market, Caroling and Parade
Byrdstown kicks off the holiday season with two days of festivities starting Friday. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town will host a market, Christmas caroling and tree lighting at the library starting 5:00 p.m. Friday. “Last year we missed that due to COVID,” Gibson said. “So, we’re glad to be back doing that again this […]
Baxter Harvest Festival Still Seeking Vendors
The Baxter Harvest Festival is still seeking vendors for the event’s return on September 25. Festival Committee Member Jeanie Lee said it is exciting to be back after COVID cancelled things last year. Lee said it is an important year to return and hopes there are vendors who can highlight what makes Baxter special. “It’s […]
Fairfield Ladies Club Looking For Additional Vendors For Mistletoe Market
The Fairfield Glade Ladies’ Club is seeking more vendors for the Village Green Mall location of its 14th annual Mistletoe Market. Ways and Means Committee Co-Chair Mary Ann Urban said the organization is searching for vendors to bring in products ranging from crafts to home decor. “Craft vendors, direct sale vendors we don’t already have, […]
UC Regional Airport Announces Two-Day Event For October
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has the first UC Air Fair, a two-day event in October. Aviation Event Consultant Greg Gibson said the design is to offer something beyond just aircraft. Gibson said there will be a unique take on the 5K, lit by hot air balloons and neon flights at night. “They do a […]
Byrdstown Hosting Jam Packed Two-Day Independence Day Event
Byrdstown is planning an Independence Day event so large, it needed two days to fit in all the fun. Mayor Sam Gibson said everyone is invited to the West Main Street Pavilion on Friday and Saturday. Gibson said on Friday a big night out is planned for kids to come and play. “We’re going to […]
Sparta Green Market Kicks Off The Season With Live Music Friday
The Sparta Green Market opening its vendor registration Wednesday preparing for the upcoming spring season. Manager Amanda Dunsmore said every third Friday from May until October patrons can browse a mixture of home grown vendors. “All of our vendors are vendors that are making, producing or growing 80 percent or more of their own products,” […]
First Southern Roots Festival Fundraiser Coming To Putnam Fairgrounds
The first Southern Roots Bluegrass and Arts Festival is coming the Putnam County Fairgrounds on June 4 and 5. Southern Accents Market Events Co-Director Mandy White said being in the south, Bluegrass is always a hit. White said that after a tough 2020, it was the right music to get the community together to support […]
Algood’s Mingle Market Saturday; Outgrows Original Location
Algood is kicking off its Mingle Market this Saturday and every first Saturday throughout the year. Roy Phipps with Algood Park and Recreation said there will be at least 30 vendors and food trucks in downtown Algood. Phipps said the event has already outgrown its original location. “We actually had more interest and we had […]
Algood Farmers’ Market Facility Opening Thursday
The Algood Farmers’ Market building is complete and set to open on Thursday. City Administrator Keith Morrison said residents and vendors are excited to have a dedicated facility now. Morrison said the market is another piece to invigorating Algood’s downtown. “The opportunity that if you were using the parking lot and the facility even with […]
