Tag Archives: Church

Cookeville’s Engrafted Word Church turns 40 years old this month. Pastor Chris McMichael said the independent church started in a house in 1983 and now has over 300 members. He said he is proud that the church has continued to grow through all the ups and downs of the past 40 years, and continued to honor its original goals. “Even ... Read More »

Algood United Methodist Church hoping to complete renovations to its building by March. Pastor Albert Willis said the process has taken over two years. He said because the church was built in 1899, it was a large undertaking to renovate the roof, the outside walls, and the church’s inside. “They had never had ever taken all the boards off that ... Read More »

Putnam County Sheriff’s Department hosting a de-escalation training at Life Church this Saturday. Sheriff Eddie Farris said several churches in the county approached his department asking for advice on the topic. He said preparation is key in emergency events. “How do we make sure we get the EMS in and out in the proper way, that’s just one small thing ... Read More »

Parents across Van Buren County area being surveyed to see if there is interest to reestablish a Christian School. Sampson Freewill Baptist in Pikeville once operated a school, but lack of students closed it in 2012. Pastor Jamey Pack said some 20 families say they are interested in the school reopening. “We’re in the very early stages right now,” Pack ... Read More »

The Bend Church will have a new location in Cookeville on South Maple Avenue. Lead Pastor Shane Warren said the church is finalizing a deal for some 40 acres. Warren said the proposed campus would be built in phases. “We don’t light much of having the land paid off,” Warren said. “As soon as that land is paid off, we’ll ... Read More »

The old Fred’s building in Sparta will no longer be vacant next year as a local church prepares to move in. The pharmacy store closed in 2019, and Blessed Hope Baptist Church has purchased the building. Pastor Bryan Simmons said the goal is to open the doors in the summer of 2022. “Our current location is actually going towards Crossville ... Read More »

The need for fresh food in Jamestown is being addressed on Wednesday with a drive-thru distribution. Forbus Circuit United Methodist Pastor John Dietz said a U-Haul will be set up at noon at the Super Center in Jamestown across from Taco Bell. Dietz said 450 boxes will be available for families in need and all they have to do is ... Read More »

Tennessee’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services are looking to connect with faith-based communities in the Upper Cumberland. Coordinator Colby Lane said this outreach is about getting churches and other faith groups certified as recovery congregations. Lane said being listed as a Tennessee recovery congregation puts groups of faith into a statewide recovery support network. “We’re going to ... Read More »