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Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial slurs At Black Kids
This month alone, the streets of Nashville have seen multiple Nazi marches involving angry white men carrying Confederate flags, upside-down American flags and swastika flags. The post Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial slurs At Black Kids appeared first on NewsOne. The post Black Democrats Speak Out After Nazis Marching In Tennessee Shouted Racial slurs At Black Kids appeared first on Black America Web.
Overton Industrial Board Approves Tax Abatement
The Overton County Industrial Development Board approved a tax abatement Friday for the American Stave Company’s barrel manufacturing facility planned for Rickman. American Stave Attorney Madison Haynes said they are hoping to complete the facility by the end of the first quarter of 2025. Haynes said the company plans to hire eighty-five full-time employees from the local area by the end of 2026.
Putnam County Police Departments Boost Safety with State-of-the-Art Radio Systems Funded by VCIF Grant
Enhancements to the radio communication systems of Cookeville and Algood Police Departments have reached completion this week, a leap forward funded by the State of Tennessee's Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF), a collaborative grant that allowed the purchase of cutting-edge Motorola APX series radios, this installation covers 229 radios sprucing the communication between the officers and their connection to the wider Putnam County enforcement network.
Depot Galleria to host grand opening
Depot Galleria will host its grand opening August 7. The Cookeville–Putnam County Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for the festivities. “Come celebrate the grand opening of Depot Galleria,” said the Chamber. “Situated across from the train depot in Cookeville’s Historic Westside, this newly renovated venue offers four stunning commercial rental suites.”
County hires new director of tourism
Rhea County government recently announced the hiring of Rhea County Department of Tourism Director Alex Meagan Fine. Fine was hired in June 2024, Rhea County Executive Jim Vincent said, and will be responsible for promoting Rhea County and drawing tourists to the area. Fine said that she aims to have a positive impact on Rhea County and as part of her job will develop materials that will draw visitors to...
Window tint violation leads to narcotics arrest
DAYTON — A Rhea County Woman was arrested on Wednesday July 24, 2024, for multiple violations including drug and narcotic charges, driving with a suspended license and illegal window tint. Based on the arrest report on file at the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department (RSCD), Brittany Smith was involved in a traffic stop conducted by RSCD Deputy Thomas Wilson. According to Wilson, he observed a silver Ford Explorer traveling west on...
Two rural Tennessee counties receive federal development grants for solar systems
Two businesses in rural Middle Tennessee counties will receive grants worth thousands of dollars to install solar systems and improve energy efficiency and foster further economic development, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced.
Spencer Set To Establish Tourism Council
Spencer will establish an Economic Development and Tourism Council to serve as an advisor on economic and tourism matters. The new council will have 13 members consisting of businesses and entities that already work with economic development for the city. Mayor Alisa Farmer said tourism is an industry the city has not yet explored.
Church Music Program Developing Skills In Kids
Cookeville First United Methodist Church ready for the fall launch of its early music program designed to help develop fundamental skills in children. The program is a year-round program that the church has done for years. Coordinator of Worship at Cookeville First United Methodist Church Kathy Evans said the program uses more than just musical instruments as they use scarves and parachutes. Evans said the program allows children to learn and have fun doing it.
‘One of a kind’ shooting park in Crossville drawing people to the area
Crossville Shooting Sports Park opened their doors in 2019. The facility holds five skeet/trap combo fields, one single trap field, a European-style bunker, two five-stand courses, two sporting clay courses, a five-bay pistol range, a 200-yd rifle range and a 12-lane 3-D archery course.
Local Leaders Reveal The Future Of The Downtown Riverfront Parks
Over the past year, thousands of residents have shared their hopes and desires for the Riverfront Parks, the collection of greenspaces, including Ross’ Landing, that runs between the Tennessee River and Riverfront Parkway near the Aquarium. Through an extensive community-wide planning process, the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County,...
Local teen anglers gearing up for nationals
DAYTON — Recent Cherokee graduates Jacob Berryhill and Isaac Chandler are gearing up for the granddaddy of high school fishing tournaments — and they won’t have to travel too far to compete in it. For the second time, Chickamauga Lake will welcome some of the best youth anglers from across the country to compete in the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Bill Dance Signature Lakes and the Bassmaster Junior National Championship. ...
Ticketed by technology: Chattanooga drivers question the fairness of camera fines
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Many of us know the feeling of seeing blue lights in your rearview mirror. But it's a different experience for those who find out they were speeding after the fact, and in the mail. Those are tickets that come from speed cameras. The question on drivers'...
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