Celebrate America’s birthday with a pure American classic! Amazing cars, trucks and cycles will be on display during the Red White & Boom Classic Car Cruise, Saturday July 2 from Noon until 4pm at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. It’s free to show your cars and for those wanting to see this special show. Bring your classics to the Fairgrounds – ... Read More »

When you make your way downtown, grab lunch from local restaurants and charities that will be setup right across from the Library and Dogwood Park. Grab something tasty and enjoy a picnic in Dogwood Park. Read More »

Celebrate Cookeville’s Red White & Boom Celebration with the Old Walton Road Chapter of DAR. It’s Chalk It Up For America, Sunday July 3rd from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Broad Street downtown from the Post Office to the Library will be transformed into a giant pavement chalk art exhibit. Read More »

The best place to view the state’s second biggest fireworks show? The Putnam County Fairgrounds. So get to the Fairgrounds Monday afternoon, reserve your spot, and enjoy some Fourth of July fun during Pre Boom 2016. Parking is free. Avoid the crowds. Read More »

Celebrate the fourth with Cookeville’s Red White and Boom Celebration and other events happening all across the Upper Cumberland. Read More »

Gordonsville High School Graduate Shelby West has been selected as the Lite Rock 95.9/106-9 Kicks Country Dream Big Scholar Scholarship recipient for 2016. West received a $1,500 scholarship toward higher education pursuits during a June 9 ceremony at DelMonaco Winery. All 13 monthly Dream Big Scholars were recognized for their achievements by representatives from the Tennessee Credit Union, Lite Rock ... Read More »

Jillie Bean (aka Jill) so enjoys being in your lap! This darling shih tzu mix is about 13 years old, but she is still very peppy, outgoing, and has lots of love to give. She likes to be snuggled up next to you and enjoys belly rubs, rib rubs, and treats. She is already fixed, is crate trained, and weighs ... Read More »

Check out our Hometown High Five recipients for April 2016! Tell us the good news about your spouse, child, friend or neighbor by posting on Facebook/Twitter with #hometownhighfive or email Sheila Scruggs about the special person and their honor. Then listen mornings, as Sheila delivers a Hometown High Five to that special someone. 05-31-16 #HometownHighFive Odyssey of the Mind World ... Read More »

Andrea Geer is a 6th grade teacher at White County Middle School. Ms. Geer was nominated by Elijah K.. Here’s what Elijah had to say about Ms. Geer, “Mrs. Geer is my ELA teacher. She invests herself into her students academically and personally. She is proud of our success and encourages us to do our best. Mrs. Geer is always ... Read More »

Buddy Boy’s big brown eyes are begging for you to love on him. This lab mix boy is about 2 years old, and he’s already fixed and housebroken. He was a little bashful about having his pictures taken, but he warmed up to some treats and snuggle time with us. He loves affection of any kind, and is fairly calm ... Read More »