Tag Archives: Memorial Day

The Milner Recreation Center in McMinnville is now selling pool passes for this summer’s Gilley Pool season. Wellness and Aquatics Coordinator Katie Smartt said the 800,000 gallon pool will be open from May 25 to September 2. Smartt said individual passes are $85 per person and family passes are $265. “For you to be under a family pass it’s you, ... Read More »

Several Memorial Day celebrations will take place across the Upper Cumberland Monday. Cookeville’s program will be held at 11 am Monday on the south lawn of the Putnam County Courthouse. Putnam County Veterans Service Officer Mark Harris will lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson will sing the National Anthem. Randy Porter will present opening remarks. ... Read More »

With Memorial Day coming up, what is the proper way to handle the flag? American Legion Post 99 Commander Ronald Lapierre said there are specific criteria for flying the flag on Memorial Day. He said on this day we honor our fallen soldiers and celebrate our battle heroes in two separate flag ceremonies. “And what you do is you bring ... Read More »

Cookeville’s West End Connection will hold its first Darwin Dash on Memorial Day. The race will raise funds for West End preservation including the records and memories of the Darwin School, the only African American school during segregated education in Cookeville. West End Connection’s Lori Strode said it’s important to preserve Darwin’s history. “I feel like if we didn’t who ... Read More »

With Memorial Day near, many are looking to fire up the grill for the first time this year. Just make sure you do it safely. Van Buren Ag Extension Agent Paula May said whether you grill by charcoal, gas or pellet, it’s always important to remember how to safely store and prep your meats. “We could run the risk of ... Read More »

Memorial Day Weekend marks the return of the summer boating season for many in the Upper Cumberland. TWRA Wildlife Sergeant Dustin Buttram said that before you take to the waters, you should have a plan in place to avoid one of the biggest boating dangers: alcohol impairment. “That’s one of the leading causes of accidents, is alcohol-related incidents,” Buttram said. ... Read More »

Clay County’s American Legion Post 18 is in need of an office space to grow their branch. Post Commander Bryan Brady said the group of roughly 30 vets operate out of the Celina Chamber of Commerce at this time. Brady said that in his mind, there is no reason an area like his cannot support a dedicated post for veterans ... Read More »

A single-wide trailer on Blue Bird Lane caught fire while the home owner was at the property this Memorial Day. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the came call came in just before noon from a neighbor. Brown said the person occupying the property was there, but outside and did not notice the fire. Brown said crews were on ... Read More »

Residents from across White County gathered at the Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park for its Memorial Day service. The program was put on by Sparta’s American Legion, featuring the ringing of the bells for those killed in action since the American Revolution. American Legion Post 99 Commander Ronald Lapierre said the message for the public on Memorial Day should ... Read More »

The Putnam County community gathered on Memorial Day, under the historic courthouse to honor the heroes fallen during military service. The Veterans Honor Guard fired the 21-gun salute and 101 year old Lehman Riggs played taps on his bugle after the laying of the wreaths for local veterans lost. U.S. Naval Academy 2nd Class Midshipman Donovan Hodam said seeing the ... Read More »