Tag Archives: Tom Savage

The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP will host its first-ever Kwanzaa celebration on New Year’s Day to commemorate the week-long holiday. The holiday began in the 1960s as a way to celebrate African American culture. President Tom Savage said a key part of the holiday is honoring the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which include unity and self-determination. “This is for everybody; Christians, ... Read More »

Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP planning its celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16th. Branch President Tom Savage said the keynote speaker will be Gloria Sweet-Love, President of the Tennessee State Conference NAACP. He said they also plan on serving a hearty breakfast at the Algood United Methodist Church to help people begin the day in the right way. ... Read More »

Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP has elected its newest officers to serve for the 2022-2024 term. Tom Savage was re-elected as the Branch President. Johnnie Wheeler will serve as the First-Vice President and Jack McMurry will serve as the Second-Vice President. The following positions were elected as follows: Third Vice President-Walter Buck Fourth Vice President-Ruth Ventrice Treasurer-Geeta McMillan Assistant Treasurer-Linda Irby Secretary-Monica ... Read More »

Tennessee Healthcare Campaign is seeking volunteers to help during this year’s enrollment period. The campaign works to educate, advocate, and help those in rural areas get affordable healthcare. Outreach Coordinator Tom Savage said volunteers would serve as a connecting point for people looking to enroll. “The goal is that they will answer that number, the 844 number when a consumer ... Read More »

Cookeville-Putnam County’s NAACP will be knocking on doors in the West End neighborhood Saturday to help people get registered to vote. Branch President Tom Savage said it should be easy to vote and to register to vote in America, particularly for African Americans and other people of color. He said because it’s only been about 60 years since African Americans ... Read More »

The January 15th deadline is approaching to enroll in 2022 health insurance plans. The Tennessee Healthcare Campaign is an organization that aims to help those who are underserved in the community find a health care plan they can afford. Outreach Coordinator Tom Savage said that some 48 percent of people in the area don’t have coverage. “Right now it is ... Read More »

The 3rd annual Putnam County NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Banquet will be a virtual event this year. President Tom Savage said this event is their largest fundraiser of the year. He said this is the first year the funds will go toward civic engagement. “So this year is a special year because we want to make sure that all of ... Read More »