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Upper Cumberland Spirit: York Institute

UC SPIRIT 200x200106-9 Kicks Country and Progressive Savings Bank asked York Institute to show their Upper Cumberland Spirit.  They did and it could win York Institute $1000! Check out the gallery below.

Now it’s your turn Cookeville! Click Here to upload your pictures!

And be sure to come out Friday night for the Football Friday Tailgate Party from 5-7pm. We’ll have plenty of photo ops for you, your kids, and the entire community.

The school with the most Upper Cumberland Spirit Pictures at the end of the season wins the $1000 from Progressive Savings Bank.

You only have until Sunday at midnight to get all your pictures uploaded so get busy and show your Upper Cumberland Spirit!

YORK INSTITUTE UPPER CUMBERLAND SPIRIT GALLERY:

 

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Putnam Co Charities: Get Funds From Santa’s Workshop

santas workshopThrough Santa’s Workshop funds, GFWC Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club members have supported many causes and look forward to working with past organizations as well as new organizations.

Santa’s Workshop funds support non-profit organizations located in Putnam County who work to make a difference in Putnam County and the Upper Cumberland region. If your organization would like to request funds from the 2015 Santa’s Workshop, please complete the attached Santa’s Workshop Funds Request Form and submit all requested items.

Santa’s Workshop Funds are to be used for specific projects for your organization, not to be used for general funds. A representative of your organization should be ready to attend our September 17th meeting (6:15 p.m., Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, 20 North Dixie Avenue, Cookeville) to give a ONE MINUTE presentation to our club about this project.

You will still be eligible for funds if a representative is unable to attend, but these presentations are very helpful for our members to make an informed decision about the distribution of Santa’s Workshop funds.

Whether you have received funds in the past or not, please apply.

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Sell Your Wares At The Barn Sale

Barn saleShow your wares or feed the famished Fourth goers. Be a part of Cookeville’s Boom At The Barns Barn Sale and Antique Show at the Putnam County Fairgrounds July 3rd and 4th. Read More »

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More Than 250 Vintage Cars & Trucks

Celebrate America’s history through our love of the automobile. Experience some 100 years of classic cars this July 4th at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. It’s the Cookeville 4th of July Cruz In. Read More »

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The Fourth Around The Upper Cumberland

Can’t make the 4th of July Celebration in Cookeville? Looking to make it a multi-town weekend? Celebrate the fourth all over the Upper Cumberland with activities and events for the entire family. Read More »

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You live in the Upper Cumberland, so you know its beauty and natural wonders. But have you ever experienced the Upper Cumberland? Just you, your family and nature up close.

World class wonders under your feet. This summer, spend part of your vacation right in your own backyard. Hiking, Water sports, Natural wonders, History. And its less then a gas tank away. Experience the Upper Cumberland this summer. You just never know what you might discover!

The views are spectacular whether you are horseback riding at the Grey Wolf Ranch in Allons or a ride on your pontoon or houseboat rental at Dale Hollow Marina. Escape for the weekend with a stay at the Deer Run RV Resort in Crossville. Relax and grab a delicious dinner at Short Mountain Distillery or sample small-batch Moonshine or Bourbon.

Dale Hollow Lake is truly an Upper Cumberland treasure, spanning multiple counties. Access the lake amidst gorgeous views from Byrdstown’s Eagle Cove Resort and Marina or Celina’s Holly Creek Resort and Marina.

Whether it’s just a day of relaxing or swimming – or a weekend, getaway at the Deep Valley Campground nearLivingston. Before you hit the water, Caney Fork Outdoors can help you prepare with fishing and paddling equipment. Maybe you want your views dry….East Fork Stables in Jamestown delivers amazing views horseback.

So many adventures. So few days.

Find A Great Place To Visit Using The Map Below and Experience The Upper Cumberland with Lite Rock 95.9.

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Gordonsville’s Caroline Turner Is A Dream Big Scholar

Caroline Turner- Gordonsville High SchoolLite Rock 95.9 and Tennessee Credit Union congratulate Caroline Turner, a 2015 graduate of Gordonsville High School, on being named a Dream Big Scholar!

Caroline graduated with a 3.75/4.0 GPA and placed 5th in her class. She was voted by the faculty of GHS as the recipient of the DAR Good Citizenship Award and the representative for Volunteer Girls State. She was also voted as Miss Senior by her class.

Caroline is a member of numerous clubs and organizations. She is a 4 year member of FFA, Interact, Beta, FCA, and 4H. She has served an officer in most of these. She is currently the vice president of FFA, president of Interact, treasurer for Beta, and a member of the Advisory Board for FCA.

She is a 2 year member of the Spanish Club and Science and Math Club she is also a member of the Blue and White Club, Book Club and FBLA.

Caroline has also served as the bookkeeper for the volleyball and girls’ basketball teams for 4 years. This year she added on bookkeeper of the boys’ basketball team. Caroline is also employed at Gordonsville Drugs.

In the future Caroline plans to attend Tennessee Tech and major in nursing.

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The Proposal On Dancing With The Stars, Did She Or Not

Erin Andrews has been taking some heat for her reaction to Noah Galloway’s marriage proposal on Monday’s Dancing With the Stars. Fans of the show thought she seemed annoyed with the proposal and rolled her eyes. She denies the eye rolling. She claims she was just trying not to cry.  Erin tweeted, “Uhhhh it’s called an oh great I’m going to bawl on camera…ugly cry face alert.”

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