First Lady Visiting Pickett CCC For Volunteer Project
Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee will join a group of volunteers giving back at the Pickett CCC State Park Thursday. Park Manager Camron Martin said the park applied for and received a $10,000 grant for the project, which will help the park add new equipment. Martin said inviting community members to volunteer alongside the First […]
Cookeville Animal Shelter Resumes Junior Program
After a brief pause, the Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter has resumed its Junior Volunteer program. Shelter Director Jennifer Tracy said changes in staffing caused the shelter to stop the program temporarily. Tracy said that volunteer interest was high and the program has returned on a once-a-week basis. “It’s really, since I’ve started doing this, become […]
Sparta Alderman Wants To Explore Paying Volunteer Firefighters
A Sparta Alderman Robert Officer wants to explore the possibility of paying volunteer firefighters to relieve overtime hours. Mayor Jerry Lowery said he would like to see the option explored. “I think that is a good thing to look at,” Lowery said. “If we’re paying X number of dollars in overtime, why not look at […]
Celina Volunteer Leading Grant Project To Remove Invasive Species
A Celina volunteer has started an initiative to build more trails by removing an invasive species from Donaldson Park. Jason Upton presented a five-year removal plan to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. He said a shrub called the Chinese Privet has overtaken the majority of the wooded area. “I’m here basically to get permission […]
Lasagna Love Brings Meals To Families In Need In Community
Lasagna Love is seeking more volunteers to help the organization get meals out to families in need. Regional Leader Carla Jo Martin said that the Lasagna Love started at the beginning of the pandemic after its founder saw an increase in those in her community need assistance. She said that the organization has spanned to […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Gearing Up For “Hope Rings Out” Bell-Ringing Campaign
Cookeville Rescue Mission is gearing up for the start of bell-ringing season. Executive Director Bruce Bailey said that the mission is currently seeking volunteers for two-hour time slots to ring bells for donations. Bailey said that the “Hope Rings Out” campaign serves as one of the biggest contributors to the rescue mission’s funds. He said […]
Local Lowe’s Employees Volunteer Time To Complete Hope Park
Cookeville Lowe’s employees volunteered at Putnam County’s new Hope Park Tuesday working to bring the memorial one step closer to completion. Hope Park was selected as one of the company’s “100 Hometown,” projects to receive funding. Cookeville Lowe’s Assistant Manager Chelsea White said as a part of the program, local Lowe’s employees assist to show […]
White County Wants EMA Director To Help County Focus During Disaster
White County now has an EMA Director, answering the need to better coordinate when disaster strikes. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said this year’s ice storm was an example of why the county needed someone in the position. Robinson said there are people who want to help in an emergency but leadership is needed. “You […]
GES PTO Organizing Playground Cleanup To Help Kids
The Gainesboro Elementary School PTO is asking the community to help fix flood damage along with wear and tear on the playground. PTO President Leah Harrison said weeds have started growing because of mulch getting washed out. Harrison said anyone is welcome to join in on Saturday to help give kids a safe, clean place […]
Cookeville Tornado Cleanup Continues Saturday After Over A Year
The effects of the 2020 March tornado are still present in Cookeville with cleanup continuing this Saturday. The Monterey Lions Club Disaster Response Team have been working at ground zero for over a year. Team Leader Ken Hall said about two weeks of work remain, so volunteers are welcome to join. “It is amazing what […]
