Tag Archives: Christmas

Live Christmas trees are ready this weekend in Fentress County with some six acres to choose from. Sycamore Springs Farm Co-owner Lyna Pennycuff said she and her husband Joe began selling the trees in 2010 after retiring from teaching. Pennycuff said they believe the process of buying a Christmas tree should be more than just a chore. “We think that ... Read More »

Caring Hearts United will hold its 13th annual Wonderland of Trees this week to provide hospice patients with much-needed items. Co-founder Dianne Sneed said this event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Warren County-based group. Organizations, churches, and individuals are invited to bring decorated trees and other Christmas decor to be set up and auctioned off. “You’ve ... Read More »

McMinnville residents can enjoy stories of Christmases past Saturday. County Historian Jimmy Haley said the guided walking tour will focus on Main Street in the 1960s. Haley said the tour will highlight historic buildings and citizens to paint a picture of what McMinnville was like in Christmas of yesteryear. “I just thought it would be a nice thing to kind ... Read More »

Cookeville CityScape’s two new Christmas ornaments will feature Borden’s Jewelry and The Tennessee Central Rail Trail. Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said that each year, the CityScape Board of Directors chooses a local downtown landmark to make the focus of the ornaments. Borden’s Jewelry has been a part of the Cookeville community for 123 years and will have its storefront featured ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Toys for Tots Program now accepting donations via collection boxes all around the county. The campaign serves as a way to make sure less fortunate children receive presents on Christmas morning. Assistant Coordinator Greg Petty said it is something the local Marine Corps League felt the community needed. “There’s a lot of people here that don’t have ... Read More »

The Cookeville History Museum is preparing for its eighth annual Christmas Forest exhibit to celebrate local non-profits, clubs, and civic organizations during the holidays. The exhibit allows the local groups to design their own custom Christmas trees that are displayed in an exhibit at the museum for the whole month of December. Museum Manager Beth Thompson said the event began ... Read More »

Pets make for nice Christmas gifts, but they are not good surprises. That is according to Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter Director Jennifer Hutchinson-Tracy. Hutchinson-Tracy said the owner should always be a part of the selection process. “When adopting for a child, there has to be a lot of thought,” Hutchinson-Tracy said. “You can only expect the child to take so much responsibility. ... Read More »

Overloading your power strips and wall outlets while decorating for Christmas can be a fire hazard without the right precautions. Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said using extension cords with the correct wattage ratings is a good first step when decorating. “They make tree Christmas extension cords that have like two or three sockets,” Young said. “That would be my ... Read More »

Poinsettias are mildly toxic for your pets, but you should be more aware about two other decorative plants that present danger. White County Ag Extension Office Director Scott Swoape said holly and mistletoe create worse symptoms for pets if ingested. “The holly what’s toxic on those are the pretty, red berries,” Swoape said. “Definitely decorate with caution if you are ... Read More »

Cookeville Fire Department hoping to get folks in the holiday spirit this season with some festive fire truck visits. Chief Benton Young said the plan is to decorate one of the department’s reserve fire trucks with Christmas lights and drive around to neighborhoods, senior homes, and the hospital. “It’s a great opportunity for us as first responders to connect with ... Read More »