Tag Archives: Christmas

Christmas tree shopping season is here, but there’s still over a month until Christmas Day. Hardluck Tree Farm’s Diane Savage said they are shaping trees about the same time large retailers are cutting theirs down for sale. Savage said that could lead to an unsatisfactory tree when December 25 rolls around. “The ones that you buy at the chain stores ... Read More »

The tradition of lighting the Cookeville Christmas tree will continue, but residents will have to watch online this year. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said it was not a decision he wanted to have to make, but knew it was the right thing to do for public health and safety. Shelton said those who tune in will get the traditions they ... Read More »

Local senior citizens experiencing isolation this Christmas can get a little holiday cheer from the community this year through the Be a Santa to a Senior program. Home Instead Senior Care will have trees with senior’s names and gift idea on trees at the Algood Walmart, Putnam County Library and even online this year. Program Coordinator Isabeau Strader said after ... Read More »

The Overton County Sheriff’s Department is partnering up with The Steel Coop to try and make the biggest toy drive possible. Sheriff John Garrett said the department decided to join in the Santa’s Secret Workshop so that all the toy drive efforts could be merged into one big event. Garrett said he sees first hand the challenges facing children who ... Read More »

The fourth annual Cookeville Merry and Bright Holiday Home Challenge is taking applications for homes looking to light up the holiday season. The homes will all be within a 10-mile radius of the courthouse square and once the homes are set a map to tour the lights will be available on the Cookeville Leisure Services website. Leisure Services Recreation Programmer ... Read More »

The Van Buren County Santa Shop is in need of toys and monetary donations to help kids this holiday. Santa Shop Coordinator Sarah Hillis said the Santa Shop has never served less than 200 kids for Christmas and based on sign-ups there could be more demand than ever. Hillis said usually these kids are from single families that come from ... Read More »

Tuesday will be the only day for parents to sign their child up for the Clay County Mitten Tree this Christmas. Due to COVID the signup location for families in need has been moved to the Helping Hands building on Clay County Highway from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Mitten Tree volunteer Donna Haynes said people can give back to ... Read More »

Baxter will not have a Christmas Parade on December 4 this year, due to COVID concerns in Putnam County. Baxter Mayor John Martin said he knows this will be disappointing to residents, but the decision was made to protect the public’s health and safety. “I know a lot of children and all that’s gonna be riding on trailers, close contact ... Read More »

The man who brought a twinkle and a smile to thousands of Upper Cumberland children each holiday season has passed away. Princeton Ball, also known as Santa, delighted kids at the annual Dogwood Park tree lighting as well as the community Christmas parade. He spent much of December travelling across the region spreading Christmas cheer. Ball passed away Monday night. Read More »