Clay Museum Celebration Honors 250 Years Of Freedom
The Clay County Museum is hosting a heritage-focused celebration in Celina this weekend to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Museum Director Beverly Hollyfield the festivities are designed to bring the community back to the basics of American life through historical demonstrations and traditional games. “Our freedom and recognizing the fact that we have […]
Overton County Seeks Photos To Honor Fallen Veterans
American Legion Post 4 in Overton County encouraging residents to provide photographs of fallen service members to expand the Hometown Heroes banner project in Livingston. Post Commander Ken Werner said the initiative aims to memorialize soldiers from the county who were killed in action by displaying their portraits on the town square. The project specifically […]
Clay County Fair Embraces History, Patriotism This Week
The Clay County Fair celebrates America 250 this year with a patriotic theme and historical events designed to honor veterans and fallen heroes. The fair begins Tuesday. Clay County Fair President Carla Rich said the event combines nostalgic feelings about the past with new events to create excitement for the community. “This year is America […]
Manna Hana Offers Free PTSD Therapy Through Horses
A local horseback riding center is offering free therapy sessions for women, military veterans and service members dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Manna’s Hana Riding Center Executive Director Bobbie Abell said the service is grant-funded, which covers the full cost of veteran scholarships to ensure participants can access the program at no charge. Abell said […]
Jackson Flags of Honor Revamps Veteran Flag Display
Jackson County’s Flags of Honor will be presented differently this year because of weather damage. Flags of Honor Committee Vice President Cherry Ramsey said the organization has spent three years managing the display but recently faced challenges with inclement winds and tattered flags. Ramsey said the committee is now purchasing new flags and will list […]
Local Vets Appreciate New Regional Veterans Cemetery
Local veterans say they are appreciative that the Upper Cumberland will soon start construction on its own regional veterans cemetery. Celina’s American Legion Post 18 Member Jed Donaldson, said local veterans are thrilled to finally have a veterans cemetery in the region. Donaldson said most veterans wanted a cemetery, but not so they can be […]
Ballard New Fentress County Veterans Service Officer
Fentress County has hired native and veteran Marcus Ballard as the county’s new Veterans Service Officer. Ballard served five years in the Navy as an ejection seat mechanic. Ballard said he took the position to help local veterans navigate the VA process. “Navigating the VA, it can be stressful, anxiety-ridden, and I just have a […]
Smithville Holding 9/11 Ceremony, Honoring First Responders
The City of Smithville holding a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Thursday to honor local heroes. Smithville Mayor Josh Miller said he wants to have the ceremony because it is a great chance to recognize people in emergency services. Miller said the ceremony will also honor military veterans, and those who lost their lives. Miller said it […]
Ms. Senior Cumberland County Holding Veteran Fundraiser
The Ms. Senior Cumberland County organization raising money for homeless and needy veterans. Ms. Senior Cumberland County Representative Connie Clapper said veteran homelessness is a growing need in Cumberland County. Clapper said the money raised will go toward meal boxes that will be distributed to the veterans. Clapper said the fundraiser is a way to […]
Livingston, Cookeville Become Purple Heart Cities Friday
Local veterans honored at a Livingston ceremony Friday as Cookeville, Livingston, Overton County, and Putnam County officially became Purple Heart cities and counties. Livingston Mayor Lori Burnett said that the city has working on the Purple Heart Designation since she found out it was a possibility. It then became a regional effort. Burnett took a […]
