Tag Archives: Holiday

Grocery stores across the Upper Cumberland already experiencing a busy start to August as some food items are tax free until the end of the month. The General Assembly passed the sales tax holiday as relief for citizens earlier this summer. Food City District Manager Steven Jones said meat and non-perishable items expected to be hot items at its Cookeville ... Read More »

Celina city employees will receive an extra day off this holiday from the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Luke Collins said the time off will serve as a floating day. Collins said department heads will work with employees to stagger the schedule. “That way the day to day operation of the city continues, but the employee still gets rewarded with a ... Read More »

The approaching holiday season and a low number of in-house COVID patients has caused Cookeville Regional to change its visitation policy. Starting Wednesday, all general, ICU and COVID patients can have one visitor at a time with the option to swap out. Two visitors will be allowed for OB patients, and one visitor with no swap out allowed for the ... Read More »

The Better Business Bureau warns that national supply chain shortages could lead to an increased presence of scammers. BBB of Middle Tennessee President and CEO Robyn Householder said that when it comes to holiday shopping, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. “Especially in the market we’re dealing with right now,” Householder said. “If you’re finding ... Read More »

The Fairfield Glade Ladies’ Club is seeking more vendors for the Village Green Mall location of its 14th annual Mistletoe Market. Ways and Means Committee Co-Chair Mary Ann Urban said the organization is searching for vendors to bring in products ranging from crafts to home decor. “Craft vendors, direct sale vendors we don’t already have, places like Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, ... Read More »

Travel on this Fourth of July weekend is expected to see its second-highest travel day on record, according to AAA Travel, and the UC is already seeing the impact. After a year with no traveling or events, Upper Cumberland Tourism Association Executive Director Ruth Dyal said that our tourism industry is in good shape. “I’m very happy to report I think ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Young Men United are holding the 16th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday. President Donald Crisp said the holiday started in Texas, when slaves learned they achieved freedom years after the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. Crisp said McMinnville Mayor Ryle Chastain and Warren County Executive Jimmy Haley will be in attendance and speaking. “It’s a beautiful thing man, to have them ... Read More »

The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP will gather at West End Park in honor of Juneteenth tomorrow. President Thomas Savage said they will gather for the 5th time from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Savage said while Juneteenth should be a platform to engage the black community in today’s issues. “They will have voter registration, they will have conversation about healthcare in ... Read More »

People are not the only ones hungry this holiday season. Watch out for your pets sniffing out snacks that may affect their health. Dr. Kristin Edds owns the Bluegrass Veterinarian Clinic in Sparta. Edds said each year, veterinarians prepare for an increase in patients eating infamous unhealthy treats. “Chocolate,” Edds said. “And also, things they just eat off the Christmas ... Read More »

With the state adjusting COVID testing hours this week, urgent care facilities across the region are conducting COVID testing all the way up to Christmas Eve. Among those conducting testing are: Algood Fast Pace Urgent Care- Monday-Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No appointment required. Cookeville Urgent Team- ... Read More »