Tag Archives: Christmas

Four Tennessee Tech Students used their skills to create a Christmas gift for an autistic child who lost everything in the March Tornado. They are mechanical engineering students who spent the semester building a sensory swing. The mother, Lorren Robertson said 2020 was the roughest year of her life, and this gift for her child was the perfect way to ... Read More »

Local nursing homes are finding ways to keep the holiday spirit alive among residents as COVID has changed the landscape of visitations. Life Care Center of Sparta will not have visitors, but families can still interact with residents in a special way. Activities Assistant Nicole Fignar said people can still watch loved ones open gifts safely. “We do have some ... Read More »

With the state adjusting COVID testing hours this week, urgent care facilities across the region are conducting COVID testing all the way up to Christmas Eve. Among those conducting testing are: Algood Fast Pace Urgent Care- Monday-Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No appointment required. Cookeville Urgent Team- ... Read More »

Christmas morning with a new pet under the tree sounds like a great surprise, but it might not be in the best interest of the animal. White County Animal Shelter Manager Stephanie Smith said its a better idea to surprise someone with pet toys or books on caring for a pet. Smith said picking the right pet to become a ... Read More »

Do not forget about your wrapped presents ready for delivery as this week holds the first Postal Service shipping deadline for Christmas. Tennessee USPS Spokesperson Susan Wright said Friday marks the beginning of three different due dates to make sure your gift is under the tree. “The deadlines this week are December 18th for first class mail,” Wright said. “Which, ... Read More »

The McMinnville Nativity Festival will be celebrating the true meaning of Christmas this year, while still trying to keep the community safe. Festival Coordinator Miriam Crawford said people were reaching out and wondering if things would be canceled. However, Crawford said creating an outdoor drive-thru was a labor of love, to keep the Christmas Spirit alive. She said events like ... Read More »

The Jamestown Rotary Club is offering its locally themed Christmas ornaments, as the club celebrates its 75th anniversary. Jamestown Rotary Club President Debbie York said this is the fourth year they’ve sold ornaments. This year, the welcome to Jamestown sign the rotary club built over 8 years, has been selected. York said buying one of these ornaments helps the club, ... Read More »

The Cumberland Woodturners will turn their handmade Christmas ornaments into money for local kids throughout December. The organization brings together men and women who enjoy creating through the art of wood turning. Two trees covered with the group’s original designs for the holidays are now on display at Crossville’s Dogwood Exchange and the Village Green Mall. Cumberland Woodturner’s President Thomas ... Read More »

Christmas tree growers can get you the perfect tree this holiday season, but what happens when it leaves the hands of an expert? Rocky Point Tree Farm Owner Richard Savage said a tree staying fresh after being cut can depend on what type of tree you buy. However, he said the most important thing someone can do is get it ... Read More »

The Algood Police Department has set up a donation drop box at city hall for the residents of Putnam’s Signature Healthcare City Hall Clerk Megan Benton said the goal is to remind residents that the community is thinking about them this holiday season. “The idea was really based off of the fact that these seniors have been in their nursing ... Read More »