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Solid Waste Department
announces new hours
Due to budget cuts imposed by the Cannon County Commission, the Solid Waste Department must reduce some services extended to the public. Starting Monday November 21st, the Cannon County Convenience Center will have new hours of operation.
Sunday-Closed
Monday-7A-5P
Tuesday-7A-5P
Wednesday-Closed
Thursday-7A-7P
Friday-7A-7P
Saturday 7A-5P
Only household waste will be accepted at the Convenience Center. There will no longer be any building materials accepted or cardboard pickup provided. Please make note of any changes.
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UCHRA Announces Commodities Recertification
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency would like to remind those who receive assistance through the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program, known as Commodities; it is time for recertification of their commodities card. With 2017 deliveries right around the corner, it is very important for recipients to recertify their commodity card with their local county offices prior to the first pick-up date.
Recertification date starts January 3rd. First Distribution is February 9th.
If you think you or someone you know qualifies for this program, please contact the UCHRA office in your county for more information.
The UCHRA County telephone: Cannon County 615-563-2916
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion, or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
If you drink alot that's your business. If you want to stop that's ours.
Call 615-653-7914.
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Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery from hurts, habits and hang-ups meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church.
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Flags for Sale
The American Legion Post 279 in Woodbury is selling flags and
accessories. The monies raised from the sale of these flags goes 100% back to our Community, our Youth and our Veterans, in Cannon County. This is an on-going project. We have available an assortment of all sizes and all types of flags - United States Flags, State Flags, Military Service Flags; and all sizes of flag poles.
The United States Flag 3'x 5' nylon is $25 (best price
anywhere). This is our most popular flag. The United States Flag 4"x 6" is .50 each or $5 a dozen for special occasions. The military services/branches flags are $30 each. For that special display. We can get you any State Flag, different size flags and different
size flag poles, (small house flag poles to large business flag poles.) WE ALSO HAVE INDOOR FLAG SETS. FLAGS FOR ALL OCASSIONS. If you need to make a special order, call and we have a catalogue available to make your selections.
CONTACT A MEMBER OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 279 OR CALL
CHARLIE HARRELL 615-542-1289, OR JIM STONE 615-563-6111, OR BRENT BUSH
615-563-2691, OR BRITT KNOX 615-904-5644, OR PENNY DANIELS 615-563-6729.
We will be glad to take your order, deliver your order, and all with a
smile and a big thank you, for Supporting the American Legion Post 279,
AND OUR YOUTH, OUR COMMUNITY, AND OUR VETERANS, OF CANNON COUNTY.
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PARQ to meet
Tuesday, January 17
PARQ (Preserve our Area's Rural Qualities) has scheduled the quarterly meeting for Tuesday, January 17 at 6:00 P.M. Location of the meeting is 3632 Locke Creek Road, Readyville TN 37149. Please call any of the phone numbers or check our website (http://www.parq.org) as the date approaches for any changes or weather challenges! Light refreshments will be served at the meeting.
Come and hear what is going on in your community or inform us of one of your interests or concerns! If you are would like to attend, please call to confirm time, place. 563-2200, 563-8088 or 409-6009. More information about PARQ and upcoming meetings can be found at http://www.PARQ.org.
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Music Night on Thursdays
The Pocahontas Community Center, located near Ivy Bluff, will be having a music night every Thursday at 5 p.m. We welcome all musicians who would like to come and play with our group, beginners or pros. If you like to sing our band will play your song and let you sing along! Spectators and dancers are welcome. For more info call Ray, 615-765-7835
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ARE YOU RAISING A RELATIVE CHILD OR NEED HOUSING ASSISTANCE?
For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Developments District toll free at 1-877-275-8233.
A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are caring for relative children. This meeting will be held at the Adams Memorial Library, Woodbury, TN/ Monday, October 17, 2016, 1:00-2:00 pm.
For housing assistance while caring for minor child, contact Myra Walker at 931-432-4111.
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Clearfork United Methodist Church
1721 Big Hill Road, Gassaway
Clearfork Methodist will begin its monthly dinners on Saturday, January 7. Suppers will be once a month on the first Saturday with hours 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu features catfish or chicken tenders with choice of pinto, white or green beans, hush puppies, cabbage slaw or veggie salad, french fries, homemade desserts and drink. Carry out dinners are available by calling 615-563-1415.
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Cannon County Senior Center
presents
Annual Trivia Night with a Taste
January 13
Dinner will begin at 6 p.m.,
and the game starts at 7 p.m.
$10 Admission
Six People per Team
Supper includes soup, dessert and a drink.
This event is open to the entire community, so join us for friends, family, food, and fun!
Contact Senior Center Staff for questions and reservations.
615-563-5304
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Stones River Chapter of Gold Star Wives, Inc.
Saturday, January 14
The Stones River Chapter of Gold Star Wives, Inc. will meet Saturday, Jan. 14th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Alvin C York VA Hospital, 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro. Mr. Masden, who is the Administrator at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Murfreesboro, will be our guest speaker. Gold Star Wives is a national non-profit service organization. Anyone living in Nashville and the surrounding areas whose spouse died while serving on active duty, or of a service-connected cause, is welcome to join us. For more information, contact Bonnie White at (423) 421-2849.
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United Way Seeking Collection Sites
for Annual Community Baby Shower Drive
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and the Rutherford County Health Department are set to collect essential baby items for expectant and new mothers beginning January 10, 2017, through February 3, 2017. The items will be sorted and baby bags will be assembled on February 10, 2017, at the Community Baby Shower Sort-a-Thon, presented by Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.
This year, the United Way has a goal of 500 baby bags to be distributed to families in Rutherford and Cannon counties. Focusing on one of the United Way's priority community issues, healthy beginnings, the bags contain essential baby supplies for a healthy start in life.
Items needed to complete the baby bags include: diapers, onesies, baby wipes, bottles, and blankets (new items only for newborn - 6 months old).
To sign up to participate as a collection site in the 2017 Community Baby Shower, contact McKenna Moore at McKenna.Moore@yourlocaluw.org or by calling the United Way at (615) 893-7303 ext. 103.
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Cannon County Senior Center
Music Night
Friday, January 20
Gilley Brothers will perform. Doors open at 6 p.m. with $5 admission.
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Buy Six Shows & Save BIG!
At the Arts Center of Cannon County
Our 2017 season features a wide variety of shows from Broadway Blockbusters to local favorites! This year we are offering two ticket levels with unique benefits.
General Season Ticket- $60 (Adult), $50 (Student)
Includes admission to all six season shows.
Save 30%
Patron Season Ticket- $100 (Adult & Student)
Includes admission to all six shows, an express pass for pre-seating for all six shows, a ticket to any Young at Art show, and an endowment contribution
Save 40%
Our 2017 Season...
Sister Act the Musical- a "glorious" musical comedy based on the 1990's Whoopi Goldberg film
Southern Hospitality- Jones Hope Wooten's small town southern comedy with big heart
Peter & The Starcatcher- see the story of Peter Pan like you never have before!
TBA- we can't announce this blockbuster musical... yet!
Million Dollar Quartet- what happens when Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis & Carl Perkins have a jam session?
The Man Who Came to Dinner- an unwanted guest means an evening of laughter with this classic Holiday comedy!
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Ultimate Oldies Show
January 14 & 15
Back by popular demand! The Ultimate Oldies show, from Manchester, features over a dozen of your favorite local performers, singing hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and even 80s!
Last years shows sold out! Don't miss your chance to see the Ultimate Oldies live on stage at the Arts Center of Cannon County.
Performances run January 14 at 7:30 p m and January 15th at 2 p.m.
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Sister Act the Musical
January 27 - February 11
Arts Center of Cannon County
Based on the hit Whoopi Goldberg film, Sister Act is a hit new Broadway musical! Featuring original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors),Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look--a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship,Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!
Performances run January 27, 28, February 3, 4, 10 & 11 at 7:30 PM
January 29 and February 5 at 2:00pm
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Count of homeless neighbors to be conducted:
Community assistance is needed.
More than 500,000 people - a quarter of them children - were homeless in the United States this year. The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness has developed a national strategic plan to end homelessness for families, youth, and children in 2020. The plan is based on the belief that "no one should experience homelessness, no one should be without a safe, stable place to call home."
