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Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit returned to Cookeville Monday to teach citizens about the importance of honoring veterans. Volunteer Coordinator Tracy Chamberland said the exhibit is a kind of traveling museum with a small store, extensive information about Wreaths Across America, and three short videos detailing the organization, its founder, and the work it does. Chamberland said it is ... Read More »

Wreaths Across America will return to the Cookeville Cemetery and Crest Lawn Cemetery Saturday to honor the veterans laid to rest there. Wreaths Across America is a volunteer-driven program where residents sponsor wreaths, which are then laid on the gravesites of veterans in a special ceremony. Volunteer Coordinator Tracey Chamberlin spearheaded the return to Cookeville. “Wreaths Across America has a ... Read More »

Wreaths Across America is bringing its Mobile Education Exhibit to Cookeville Thursday. Manager Trish Gardner said the goal of the exhibit is to educate people about the non-profit organization and its goal of honoring veterans. She said it is important to bring the exhibit to different communities to spread the word to as many people as possible about their mission. ... Read More »

Four hundred ninety-five veterans will receive a wreath on their grave at the Cookeville City Cemetery Saturday. It is a part of the “Wreaths Across America” program that honors those who served each December. Mayor Randy Porter said the program begins at noon. “I think our community has always been great to honor our veterans, and I think this is ... Read More »