Tag Archives: Memorial Day

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 »

Communities will celebrate Memorial Day this weekend with services and celebrations held across the Upper Cumberland. The Warren County Memorial Airport will host the traditional Memorial Day ceremony this Monday at 7 a.m. This year, the service will be spearheaded by the Vietnam Veterans of America Royce Davenport Chapter. The guest speaker will be Terry Yates, the former president of ... Read More »

The Big Band Sound is presenting a Memorial Day concert at Dogwood Park, and members of the community can expect a lively performance filled with jazz and swing music that will make you want to dance. Band Leader Carroll Gotcher said that as the band has been able to play safely outdoors, it’s brought the joys of music to people ... Read More »

It’s a tradition to hit the Upper Cumberland waters during the Memorial Day Weekend. TWRA Wildlife Officer Dustin Buttram said that before you do, letting someone on land know your plan can be key to getting home safe. Buttram said that someone else needs to know where you’re launching, when you’re going out and when you’re expecting to get off ... Read More »

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is planning to have high visibility for Memorial Day Weekend and through the other summer months. THP to increase patrols and use a variety of traffic safety tools to prevent fatalities and injuries across the state during the holiday weekend. They plan on implementing seat belt and sobriety checkpoints as well as increasing presence in high-crash corridors. ... Read More »

Smithville residents have a chance to beat the heat this summer with the city pool opening Friday. Pool Manager Jeania Cawthorn said there will be options for all ages and needs this year at the Smithville Golf Course and Pool. She said the pool was open last year but turnout was low. “It was a crazy summer last year,” Cawthorn ... Read More »

Cemeteries expect an uptick in traffic with Memorial Day visits this weekend. Many people take the opportunity to make a special visit to honor loved ones who served in the military on the holiday. Crest Lawn Funeral Home Manager Justin Pace said on Memorial Day, they have gravesite visits from both deceased’s loved ones and people who simply want to ... Read More »

The Veterans Museum of White County will be offering grave marker flags in the lead up to Memorial Day. Museum Director Sandy Witt said anyone or any group is encouraged to stop by the museum on Thursday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Witt said they’re asking the community to get out and pay their respects to those lost fighting ... Read More »

While enjoying your day off, do not forget Memorial Day is more than picnics and barbecues. Commander of the Cookeville Honors Guard Jim McAfee served in the Army for six years across America and Germany. McAfee has served over 1,600 funerals for veterans since joining the Honors Guard in 2011. McAfee said Memorial Day to him and most veterans is ... Read More »

Memorial Day offers a day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. A local museum has worked almost 20 years to ensure the community never forgets. Crossville’s Military Memorial Museum volunteer Jerry Daniels said some military memorabilia dates back to the 1800’s. “We cover the Civil War, World War I, and World War II,” Daniels said. ... Read More »