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Revamped First Fridays 'a surprising success' but not without new vendor fees
What started as a grassroots effort to attract more foot traffic downtown, First Fridays has become one of Columbia's most-attended monthly events, and it keeps getting bigger. First Fridays has become a staple for visitors, vendors, musicians and businesses, bringing large crowds of visitors both local and out of town. The event now...
Fans praying for country music legend following son’s heartbreaking death
Fans and fellow artists have been sending prayers and well-wishes to The Oak Ridge Boys’ William Lee Golden following the death of his son, William “Rusty” Golden, on Monday. Rusty Golden was 65. WANT MORE COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS? CLICK HERE. He died at his home in Hendersonville,...
Local shelter takes in new animals following Fourth of July fireworks
More pets go missing on July 4th than any other day during the year. So, News 2 checked in with officials at Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC), a shelter already facing overcrowding, to see if they saw an influx of new pets following last night's fireworks displays.
Nashville Sounds Fall to Memphis on Independence Day
NASHVILLE – July 4. 2024 – The fireworks may have lit up the Nashville sky, but the Sounds’ bats were far from explosive on Thursday night. In front of a packed house of 10,997 rowdy fans – the largest crowd of the season at First Horizon Park – the home team stumbled to a 10-3 defeat against their I-40 rivals, the Memphis Redbirds.
The Reason for Springfield’s Fireworks Ban: Captured on Video
SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Back in the early 2000s, Springfield banned fireworks inside the city limits, but why? This video footage (used on a popular TV series) was extracted from Springfield police dash-cams, and as you can see, the streets of Springfield became a bit of a war zone.
Christina Mandrell, Brayden Bowers Reveal If They Are Married
Christina Mandrell and Brayden Bowers got engaged in January at the Golden Wedding. Since then, he has moved to Nashville to be with her and her daughter. The two took stunning in a video they shared on Instagram. However, what has everyone talking is the wedding attire both are sporting. Plus, they look so happy and so in love that everyone is questioning if these two secretly tied the knot. What is going on? Keep reading to find out more.
25th Anniversary of President Bill Clinton touring Eastern Kentucky
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - July, 5, 1999, marked a historic day for people in Eastern Kentucky. 25 years ago former President Bill Clinton stopped in Jackson County and in Hazard as part of his New Markets tour. Downtown Hazard was filled with thousands of people who came to hear the...
Volunteers Needed For Annual Water Fun Run
Paris, Tenn.–Volunteers are needed for the Water Fun Run. Paris-Henry County Chamber officials are gearing up for one of their most fun events of the year, and they need your help! The Water Fun Run is on July 20th at Paris Landing State Park and several marinas on Kentucky Lake, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and enjoy some fun on the water.
Baxter Caboose Restored, New Projects Remain
The former Cookeville L&N Caboose loving its new life in Baxter after being restored, though more work is planned. The restoration process consisted of pressure washing, sanding, decaling, and painting. Friends of the Baxter Depot President Glenn Jones said that people are enjoying the new look of the caboose. “A...
Georgia adds Tennessee Tech to 2024-25 basketball schedule
The Georgia Bulldogs have added the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles to their 2024-25 basketball schedule, according to Rocco Miller of the Bracketeer.org. Per the report, Georgia will host Tennessee Tech on Monday, Nov. 4 at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga. The game, which will likely be the season-opener, will mark the third meeting between the two schools in basketball.
New Pickleball Courts Planned For Community Center
Putnam County Parks and Recreation beginning the planning for six new pickleball courts at the Cookeville Community Center. The Association of Pickleball Professionals reports a 223 percent increase in participation over the last three years. Putnam Parks and Recreation Director Cody Maynard said that increase being seen in resident requests.
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