Jackson County Chamber Seeking More Volunteer Help For American Made Music Fest
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce searching for some 100 volunteers to help with the American Made Music Festival. Director Hope Vargas said after last year’s festival, organizers quickly realized that more volunteers would be a must for the next one. “Ticket checkers, and backstage hands that need to readily available at all times between performances […]
10 UC Residents Honored For Their Volunteer Work
The Governor recognized five adults and five youth from across the Upper Cumberland this weekend as Volunteer Star Award winners. The program recognizes the volunteers who give more than 130 million hours of service in Tennessee annually. Among the adults honored, Clay County’s Kathy Merrett, Cumberland County’s Tim French, Fentress County’s Jimmy and Angie Sweet, […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Hands Out Yearly, Lifetime Awards
Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity honored its 2020 President’s Volunteer Service Award winners Monday. Gold level award winner Allen Vosejpka volunteered for over 1,000 hours in 2020 alone, it was his first year in the program. Vosepjpka said the homeowners make it all worth it. “They really care about the house and they put in […]
Four County Head Start Programs Looking For Grandparent Volunteers
L.B.J.& C. Head Start searching for retired volunteers to serve as grandparents at locations across four counties. Foster Grandparent Program Director Cheryl Pack said COVID has dropped participation and with school starting, the need for participants is high. “They come in and greet the children as the parents drop them off,” Pack said. “And, they […]
Putnam Weekend Cleanup Planned For Those Affected By May Tornado
The Putnam County Volunteer Response Organization is asking for volunteers to help clean up after last week’s tornado. Member Randy Adams said they will be working two shifts on both Saturday and Sunday from 8:00-12:00 and 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Adams said volunteers can help fill the gap between cleanup professionals and homeowners struggling with […]
Volunteer Event To Improve Dog’s Health In Warren County Shelters
Warren County residents have a chance Friday night to build skills needed to improve the lives of dogs inside rescues and shelters. Crossroads Shelter Aid Founder Ashley Bouldin said she and a dog trainer have teamed up with Warren County Animal Control and Adoption Center for the training. Bouldin said all volunteers need is compassion […]
Upper Cumberland Volunteers Needed For Healthcare Counseling
The Upper Cumberland State Health Insurance and Assistance (SHIP) Program needs volunteers. Upper Cumberland SHIP Coordinator Amanda Smith said they’ve seen an influx of counseling calls and want to provide more outreach and followups. Smith said that volunteers will help provide free, unbiased counseling to get people the health care they need. “There’s a lot […]
Three UC Counties Need MyRide Volunteers
MyRide Upper Cumberland needs volunteer drivers to help seniors keep their independence. Volunteers are needed in Putnam, Cumberland and Warren County. Upper Cumberland Regional Coordinator Carey Davenport said volunteers help seniors get what they need like groceries, medicine. “It allows that volunteer to assist with them or it just might also be just the communication […]
Cookeville RAM Clinic Needs Dental, Vision Professional Volunteers
Remote Area Medical is coming to Cookeville and is need of dental and vision professionals to volunteer for its March clinic. Senior Volunteer Coordinator Loni Maughan said they cannot have these clinics without the generosity of volunteers. Maughan said dentists would provide extractions and fillings, vision professionals would help patients get glasses the same day […]
Jackson County Rescue Squad Still Responding After 50 Years
A lot has changed for the Jackson County Rescue Squad since a fatal Macon County Flood spurred the squads creation in 1969. Jackson County Rescue Squad Captain Joey Denson said when the squad was chartered in 1970, it was made up of mostly county commissioners responding to drownings and lost persons. Fifty years later, Denson […]
