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October 10, 2022 in News

Officials Attend Governor’s Conference in Nashville

Pictured L-R: Ethan Hadley, Beth Wyatt-Davis, Mayor Allen Foster, Stuart McWhorter, Mayor James Mayberry, R.J. Crawford, and Jodi Sliger

Representatives from Cumberland County recently attended the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s 2022 Governor’s Conference in Nashville.

During the event, attendees heard from Governor Bill Lee and TNECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, as well as CBS Sports Lead Play-by-Play Announcer Jim Nantz and a host of other speakers who discussed topics ranging from entrepreneurship to workforce to foreign direct investment and the programs that help build strong communities throughout the state.

ThreeStar Community Development Certification efforts were recognized with county representatives, along with Commissioner McWhorter and TNECD Community Development Director Jody Sliger.

ThreeStar serves to promote economic and community prosperity through collaboration to positively impact every Tennessean.

 

September 2, 2022 in News

Closed on Labor Day

All county offices, convenience centers, and the animal shelter will be closed on Monday, Sept 5 in observance of Labor Day!

August 31, 2022 in State of TennesseeAround the TownNews

CCHD: Cooking with WIC Classes

The Cumberland County Health Department will be offering a cooking class that focuses on helping families utilize WIC and SNAP benefits to create healthy meals and snacks!

During these classes, online and print resources regarding nutrition information and recipes will be provided.

There will be a cooking demonstration each class to prepare a meal and a snack that participants will get to sample!

August 11, 2022 in State of TennesseeAround the TownNews

Cumberland County at the Tennessee State Fair in Wilson County!

IT’S FAIR TIME IN TENNESSEE!
 
Cumberland County will be making an appearance at the Tennessee State Fair in Wilson County!
 
Since 1906, the Tennessee State Fair has remained a highlight! Taking place in Lebanon, TN, the Tennessee State Fair is happening from August 18-27, 2022, and represents all 95 counties in Tennessee!
 
This year’s county exhibit theme is “Travel Tennessee,” and we are proud to display some of Cumberland County’s greatest assets!

July 25, 2022 in Around the TownParks and RecreationNews

Obed River Park Receives AARP Grant

The Cumberland County Obed River Park is one of 260 grantees, nationwide, out of more than 3,200 applicants, to be chosen for a 2022 Community Challenge Grant from AARP.
 
This generous grant from AARP was for $9,850 and will be used to transform one of the Obed River Park’s picnic shelters into an outdoor classroom. The classroom will include seating, whiteboards, flooring, and planter boxes.
 
Beth Wyatt-Davis with the Cumberland County Mayor’s Office stated, “we are honored to be chosen as one of AARP’s grantees this year. Our hope is that this outdoor classroom will be used by residents, groups, and non-profits to encourage engagement, educational opportunities, and social interaction in our community.”
 
*Pictured are Dr. Mitchell Olszewski, AARP Volunteer Leader, Stacy Pennington, AARP Community Outreach Director, and Beth Wyatt-Davis, Office Manager for Cumberland County Mayor, Allen Foster