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Putnam Co Fair Entering Its Closing Weekend

A big turnout expected at the closing weekend of the Putnam County Fair after inclement weather shut down the event Wednesday night. Public Relations Chair Dawson Davidson said the motorcycle races scheduled for that night have now moved to Sunday. “It brings in almost right under $1 million of revenue to the county, because the fairgrounds is county-owned,” Davidson said. ... Read More »

Putnam Participating In Ride Shares For New Year’s Eve

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Cookeville Police Department will be offering rides for Putnam residents this New Year’s Eve. Sheriff Eddie Farris said protection and safety of all citizens is his number one concern. “We have several wrecks and certainly our fair share of wrecks and fatalities here in Putnam County throughout the year, and one is too many,” Farris ... Read More »

Van Buren Fair Bringing Back Fan Favorites For 2021

The Van Buren County Fair will open the gates on Saturday with country nights and carnival lights. Fair President Lesa Bouldin said the fair stuck with fan favorites this year like beauty pageants, the chainsaw challenge and greased pig competition. “We stuck with the ones that we knew worked, that people would come out and see,” Bouldin said. “The carnival, ... Read More »

Overton Fair Offering Something For All Ages Starting Thursday

The Overton County Fair returns on Thursday with expectations to be bigger and better than ever. Fair Board Treasurer Donita Wilson said there will be something for everyone over the 11 days. Wilson said the people of Overton County makes the fair so special. “We have a tremendous community support and volunteers,” Wilson said. “They come out and help us ... Read More »

Clay County Fair Kicks Off UC Fair Season June 1

The Upper Cumberland county fair season kicks off on June 1 in Clay County. Fair Board Member Haley Barnes said it was about time to be able to offer something fun to the whole community after 2020. Barnes said that whether someone is 8 or 80, there’s going to be something they will love. “Our carnival rides, my favorite is ... Read More »