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First Responders To Climb Discovery Park Tower In 9/11 Commemoration
Union City, Tenn.–The Union City Tennessee Fire Department is partnering with Discovery Park of America for the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, Sept. 7. First responders, in full gear, will climb the Cooper Tower staircase 10 times, the equivalent of the World Trade Center’s 110 stories. This has become an annual event for area first responders.
UC Crosswalks, Parking Spaces Painted To Increase Pedestrian Safety
It’s painting time in downtown Union City. Downtown crosswalks and parking spaces are getting a fresh coat of paint to increase the safety of pedestrians at First & Washington, First & Church and Depot & Church Streets. Main Street Union City officials are cautioning the public to please be aware of these updates as you travel downtown this week.
Union City City Council To Meet Tuesday
To receive public input for a proposed zoning amendment to amend the official zoning map of the city of Union City, Tennessee to rezone three properties owned by Valeria Hyde (625 & 633 College Street and 414 Home Street) and adjacent right-of-way from B-2 (Intermediate Business) to OTR-2 (Old Town High Density Residential)
UC’s Purple People Continue Tradition Of Excellence
Union City, Tenn.–Expectations within and of the Union City High School band program never change. The coming year is no exception. Veteran director Jason Deem – who began his 19th year with the Purple People and 25th overall with the start of the 2024-25 school year – confirmed his goals are high for this year’s edition of the Marching Tornadoes.
Fulton Independent Board of Education to hold Tuesday meeting
FULTON, Ky. — The Fulton Independent Board of Education will hold a meeting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, in the FHS Library. At Fulton Independent School District, we guide students to success by providing rigorous learning experiences in a safe school climate supported by a partnership of students, parents, community members, staff and administrators.
KEN-TENN EMS BOARD MEETING'S AGENDA LISTED FOR AUG. 20
The Ken-Tenn EMS Board will meet Tues., Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Fulton EMS Base. The meeting is open to the public. o (1) Review & Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes dated 07/16/2024. o (2) Review & Approval of Class A Director Meeting Minutes dated 5/21/2024. o (3)...
Don Ridgeway Featured With Other West Tennessee Leaders In Legacy Project
Photo: The late Don Ridgeway upon his retirement as Director of the Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council in 2022. MARTIN, Tenn. – Community leaders and local citizens contribute in many ways to West Tennessee life. Learning their ideas about effective leadership is now possible through video interviews conducted by WestStar Leadership Program class members. The ongoing initiative is called the WestStar Legacy Project, and videos are archived for viewing at www.utm.edu/weststarlegacyproject on the University of Tennessee at Martin’s website. Interviewees include current and past elected officials along with business, education and health-care leaders from 19 counties.
Weakley County Community, UTM Alumni Come Together to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Harold T. Conner
The Weakley County community, UT Martin Alumni and many others from near and far came together Saturday, August 17 to celebrate the life and legacy of Harold T. Conner Sr., known by many as “Reverend”, others as “Dean” and by all as “friend.”. The event,...
‘Freedom Silo Reelfoot Lake’ completed in Tiptonville
The painting of “Freedom Silo Reelfoot Lake” in Tiptonville (Lake County) Tennessee was completed August 15, 2024. A historic 90’ tall concrete grain silo is the canvas for an impressive American flag and eagle mural, painted by renowned muralist Farley Lewis and his son, Andrew. This project began with the collaboration of America’s Muralist, Raine W. Clotfelter, and Katrina Greer, Director of Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council. Greer’s combined love of Reelfoot Lake, history, preservation and tourism prompted her to research the possibility of promoting tourism and retail development at the Reelfoot Lake area using the silo as a landmark.
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