Tag Archives: 4th of July

Centennial Park will present Crossville’s 4th of July Celebration Tuesday Night. Leisure Services Program Coordinator Mason Fox said the park has hosting Crossville’s celebration for over 30 years. He said the celebration is one of the park’s favorite events because of how it brings the community together. “We just love everyone being in the park and just being together in ... Read More »

Independence Day can be fun for the family, but not so much for pets. McMinnville Public Works’ Lyndon Bussell said there is usually a spike in missing pets around the 4th of July because animals get spooked by fireworks and run away. He said he recommends making sure your pet is easily identifiable. “By having a good tag with the ... Read More »

Putnam County’s 911 service urges people not to call for non-emergencies over the 4th of July Weekend. Assistant Director Josh Womack said there is often an uptick in non-emergency 911 calls around the holiday. He said people often call 911 just to ask questions and get information about local celebrations. “We get several calls ranging from what time do the ... Read More »

The 11th annual Overton County EMS Fireworks Show is returning to the Overton County Fairgrounds on Saturday. EMT Roy Gore said this started as an employee event in 2010 and has grown into something for the whole community. Gore said the event is back and better than ever for the people EMS is dedicated to serve. “We tell people this ... Read More »

Byrdstown is planning an Independence Day event so large, it needed two days to fit in all the fun. Mayor Sam Gibson said everyone is invited to the West Main Street Pavilion on Friday and Saturday. Gibson said on Friday a big night out is planned for kids to come and play. “We’re going to have our water slide and ... Read More »