Tag Archives: Easter

Three local non-profits each received a $35,000 donation from Cookeville’s Life Church Friday. The contribution comes from the collection at the Easter Services that Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson spoke at. Associate Pastor Bob Sotis said over 10,000 people attended over the two days. “I got to bless Cookeville Rescue Mission and Tammy over there at Mustard Seed Ranch and they ... Read More »

Duck Commander Founder and Duck Dynasty Star Phil Robertson will be coming to Cookeville Easter weekend as a Life Church special speaker. Cookeville Pastor Bob Sotis said Robertson will speak Saturday and Sunday at the Hooper Eblen Center. “It was kind of a goal of ours back when COVID started to attract people back to the church house,” Sotis said. ... Read More »

After a year trying to stay connected through virtual and limited services, churches will gather again for Easter Sunday. River Community Church Pastor Steve Tiebout said without being able to gather last Easter, they will have four services this weekend. Tiebout said this weekend will be a celebration for the church. “I think there’s a true hunger for community and ... Read More »

Algood is playing it safe this Easter with a drive-thru event at the White Plains Historic Home. From 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM kids can get Easter eggs from the Algood Fire Department. City Administrator Keith Morrison said this was the safest and most effective way to still let people celebrate. “First come, first serve drive-thru event, we just ask ... Read More »

8,000 Easter eggs will be scattered across the Overton County Fairgrounds on April 3. The Fairgrounds Volunteer Fire Department has partnered with the Fair Association to bring this first time event together. Fire Chief Travis Murphy said creating these events for kids are important for the department’s future. “If we don’t get involved with kids your volunteer agencies just all ... Read More »

Algood is planning to have the latest round of restorations to the White Plains Historic Home completed by June 30. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the plan is to solicit bids from at least three contractors. “Address some issues with the flat roof and the gutters and some of the eaves and where there’s been a little bit of water ... Read More »

“Wow, what a day. I never thought in all my life we’d share Easter apart.” An emotional Cookeville First Baptist Church Pastor Scott McKinney began his Easter Sermon Sunday morning in front of an empty sanctuary. “I really miss the church coming together,” McKinney said. A 2018 national survey found more than half of Americans planned to attend Easter services. ... Read More »