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The Clay County 4-H Livestock Judging Team needs help getting to the national competition in Kansas City, Missouri. 4-H Extension Agent Kristen Rich said the first fundraiser to reach the goal of $8,000 will be a pork loin lunch on August 6. Rich said the team placed in the state competition and has a tough test ahead of them at ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Animal Shelter has exceeded its fundraising goal to get dogs new beds. Director Andrea Gaskins said $780 was the goal but over $900 was raised, allowing for two extra beds and toppers to be purchased. Gaskins said the 15 new beds will be raised off the floor, keeping dogs warmer and healthier. “Just that alone improves their ... Read More »

Scared of losing track of your new cat or dog? Then Saturday’s microchip clinic in Crossville will help ease your worries. Focus on Cumberland County Animal Safety from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. will be implanting the pet identifiers. Fundraiser Coordinator Holly Brown said pets at least six to eight weeks old are eligible. “If your animal is downed and taken ... Read More »

Monterey native and artist Larry Morrison Vaden makes his literary debut with his novella, “A Touch of Mauve.” The story is of two star-crossed lovers–one a singer, one a painter–and how they navigate a hectic romance. Vaden said he found his inspiration in music. “While painting, usually I would have music on, sort of semi-classical, or good pop music by ... Read More »

The East Clay Volunteer Fire Department is excited to invite people to their Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday. Finance Manager Larry Shell said in addition to the fish fry, there will also be a live auction with many of the items donated by community members. Shell said that the fire department relies on this kind of generosity from supporters ... Read More »

The first Southern Roots Bluegrass and Arts Festival is coming the Putnam County Fairgrounds on June 4 and 5. Southern Accents Market Events Co-Director Mandy White said being in the south, Bluegrass is always a hit. White said that after a tough 2020, it was the right music to get the community together to support Putnam pride. “With COVID and ... Read More »

The 30th Annual Golf Tournament for Hospice returns to Cumberland County on Wednesday, May 12th. Players can compete for the chance to win up to $300. Hospice volunteer Sherry Koch has worked with the tournament for 18 years, and said the Cumberland County Hospice is the only non-profit hospice in the area. “We really do rely on grants, insurance from ... Read More »

A steak sandwich, chips, dessert and drink for $10. That is what the Overton County Cattlemen’s Association is offering at Friday’s fundraiser. Secretary Jason Garrett said all the money goes towards the organization’s  scholarship fund. “The Overton County Cattlemen’s Association uses the proceeds for this fund raiser to award each year two scholarships to two high school individuals from Livingston ... Read More »

“Back to the Strip” makes its return to the McMinnville downtown scene this year. The car show and cruise-in is an annual charity event that benefits Meals on Wheels. Event organizer Mary Lee Walker said the best part is the community coming together to give back. “We have an amazing community and everyone pulls together to help us raise money ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Foster Closet is hosting its first major fundraiser, “Chips for Charity,” a casino night at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport on May 1st. UCFC is an organization which aids foster families and kinship families by providing them with free clothing and other necessities for children in custody, all donated by members in the community. Founder and Executive ... Read More »