Tag Archives: 9/11

The Livingston American Legion Post 4 & Auxiliary Unit 4 will host a flag retirement this Sunday in honor of 9/11. Post Commander Norm Osburn said they will be stationed at the Overton County Courthouse to properly burn tattered flags. “9/11 it is a good time for us to do it,” Osburn said. “It is a patriotic day. Usually we ... Read More »

Additional 9-11 funding, employee raises and some new deputy vehicles among the new expenditures of White County’s newest budget. Commissioners passed a budget that includes an estimated $15 million dollar general fund Monday. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said besides those additions, the spending plan remains pretty consistent to last year. “9-11 that is just to help with their operating ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland remembers the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks Saturday with events across the region. Cumberland County will kick off with a memorial service at 7:30 a.m. at the county fire department. Those who lost their lives will be honored through patriotic singing and recognitions. The Livingston/Overton County Chamber of Commerce will also hold a 9/11 Memorial Service ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s ROTC is holding a 9/11 Memorial Stair Run to honor first responders and those lost on that day. Tech Professor of Military Science Lieutenant Colonel James Bryant said that two years ago, the group commemorated the day with a run from sun up to sundown. He said the stair climb was a way to meet time constraints while ... Read More »

DeKalb County and Smithville are joining together Thursday to remember those fallen on September 11. Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker said 20 years later, many cannot remember the events of that day. Parker said that makes events like this meaningful, to recall a moment that rallied a nation to band together. “That brought the first responders to the forethought of ... Read More »

One Putnam County 7th grader is encouraging his community to honor 9/11 victims through acts of kindness. Jacob Cookson attends Prescott South Middle School and learned about the, “Pay it Forward 9/11,” campaign. Cookson said the movement calls others to collect good deeds in remembrance of 9/11, and he wants help fulfilling 500 actions by September 11th. “It doesn’t have ... Read More »