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Van Buren Co. Community Yard Sale

Van Buren County is hosting a community yard sale at the Van Buren Co. Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 1st. Burritt Memorial Library director Amy Carter said the funds will benefit both the vendor and the library. “The money that’s paid for reserving for their booth will go to the library and they’ll keep the money from the sales. What ... Read More »

White Co. High School Cheer Team to Host Mini Cheer Camp

After missing last year due to COVID, the White County High School Cheer Team is excited to announce the return of their Mini Cheer Camp Fundraiser. The fundraiser is a camp for all ages to come and brush up on their cheer skills either to prep for try-outs or just for fun. Varsity Head Coach Tracy Mason said she hopes ... Read More »

Cumberland County Plant Sale Supporting Scholarships For Agriculture

If you are looking for locally grown plants and supporting education, then this week’s Cumberland County Soil Conservation District fundraiser is for you. Office Manager Lynn Carey said a wide range of flowers, shrubs and trees are available with all proceeds going to the district’s scholarship program. “All the money raise will go towards scholarships for students that are from ... Read More »

Dodson Branch VFD Starting Annual Fundraiser

The Dodson Branch Fire Department is starting its annual door to door fundraiser tomorrow. The door knocking will take place each Saturday in March until the department has visited each residence in Dodson Branch. Volunteer members will follow COVID-19 guidelines while visiting residents. Anyone who is asking for donations will be able to provide paperwork identifying themselves as fire department ... Read More »

2nd Annual UC Polar Plunge Registration Open

The Upper Cumberland will be freezin’ for a reason on March 6 with the second annual Polar Plunge in the region. Upper Cumberland Polar Plunge Director Kaydra Cash said donating and fundraising for the plunge helps support the Upper Cumberland’s Special Olympic teams with equipment and travel expenses. Although, Cash said that because of COVID, supporters will be able to ... Read More »

Sparta Homeless Shelter Offering Shopping Spree

Seeds of Hope in Sparta is raising money in hopes of securing a permanent location for its Coldest Nights Shelter. Someone can win a three-minute shopping spree at Sparta’s Save-A-Lot store. Executive Director Tina Lomax said the goal is $15,000. Lomax said getting a permanent location is about being able to offer more than a place to stay when temperatures ... Read More »

LA Marching Band Holding Recycling Fundraiser

The Livingston Academy Marching Band will be collecting recyclables Saturday to help with instrument repairs. Livingston Academy Spirit of the Wildcats Marching Band President Jenny Story said broken instruments are a chronic issue for the band. Story said they are prepared to take anything from cans to large appliances, to try and cover the repair costs. “They are only designated ... Read More »

Jamestown Rotary Club Offering Annual Ornaments

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 »

Fundraiser to Restore African American History in Warren County

Young Men United held their annual roadblock fundraiser Saturday in McMinnville with a new goal this year. President Donald Crisp said Young Men United will be raising money to continue restoring the Bernard School in Warren County. Crisp said this is an important piece of history to local African Americans and sits across the street from where he grew up. ... Read More »

Putnam Co. Rescue Squad Annual Fundraiser

Putnam County residents can expect mail from their local rescue squad asking for donations for this year’s fundraiser. The funds are used to purchase upgraded equipment and train volunteers. Public Information Officer Mike Herrick said this year’s target is $100,000. “Being volunteer, we do not have any payroll,” Herrick said. “The items to outfit those individuals for the specialized teams, ... Read More »