Tag Archives: Red Boiling Springs

The State handed out more than $12.5 million Wednesday to Upper Cumberland cities and counties to help with water and sewer infrastructure. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation made the awards of American Rescue Plan funds. A total of 102 grants handed out Wednesday including just over $1 million to Sparta. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the money will ... Read More »

Good news in Jackson County as water is slowly being restored after portions of the county have been without running water since Sunday night. County Mayor Randy Heady said that about 400 individuals or less are still awaiting water compared to Wednesday’s 1,000. He said the areas still mostly affected include the Bagdad area in the county. “The Jackson County ... Read More »

The Thomas House Hotel, a haunted getaway in Red Boiling Springs that has received national notoriety for paranormal activity. Each weekend this October, Ghost Hunt Weekends will be on location doing overnight stays. President Chad Morin said the reputation came from over 125 years of murders, fires and unexplained deaths. “The hotel is reported to be haunted by the previous ... Read More »

A Red Boiling Springs man was arrested Friday charged with killing his wife and family dogs. Tracy Chestnut and four dogs were found deceased in her home on August 10th. A TBI investigation found 55-year-old Joseph Chestnut responsible. He was indicted Thursday on one count of First Degree Murder and four counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. Chestnut was booked ... Read More »

Palace Park in Red Boiling Springs will host a free concert featuring all local singers and song writers. Vision 2020 Inc. Coordinator Karen Davis said the Tennessee Arts Commission offered them a non-matching grant to put on an outdoor event. Davis said it is a blessing to be completely financed and asked to just bring music to the public. “We ... Read More »

Kids at Hermitage Springs School are taking the time to make quilts for local Clay County seniors. Response to Intervention Teacher Makayla Emmert said when kids found out they would be making gifts for seniors they knew, the kids got on board. Emmert said with kids and family members in senior centers unable to see each other, this project kept ... Read More »

An international company is establishing its first North American production facility in Red Boiling Springs French industry Babynov USA, a division of Global Baby, will provide 150 jobs for the county. The company makes organic baby food. “We remain committed to supporting job growth in rural Tennessee, and an investment like this from Babynov USA will spark economic activity in ... Read More »