Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers announced May 28 a $1,445,000 loan for the Town of Selmer to improve water …
A Celebration of Life for Teddy Tedford will take this place this Saturday, June 5, at 1 p.m. in his backyard at 119 Casey Rd. in Pinson. Casual dress and potluck lunch. Mr. Tedford passed away on …
Commodities Distribution June 2 and June 3 Commodities for CHESTER COUNTY will be distributed Wednesday, June 2, and Thursday, June 3, at the SWHRA Central Office located at 1527 White Ave in …
The deadline for ordering Tea for Two boxes from the Freed-Hardeman University Associates is 5 p.m. June 8, 2021. Boxes must be purchased in advance at https://www.fhu.edu/associates/teaparty. No …
The community of Henderson faces the impact of Regions Bank of Henderson closing down on Friday, May 21. Regions’ customers in the community have dealt with deciding to either continue using …
On Tuesday, May 25, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released “Home,” a video featuring Dolly Parton that invites Tennesseans across the state to celebrate 225 years of statehood beginning June 1, …
Chester County Library Third Annual LEGO Creation Competition: Entries can be submitted between June 1 and June 30 at the library, and will be on display for the entire month of July. This year, …
LIFELINE Blood Services and West Tennessee Healthcare announced today that West Tennessee’s blood supply is again at critically low levels. “I realize that we have issued more critical appeals in …
Pinson Ruritan Stew May 29 Pinson Ruritan Stew will be sold on Saturday, May 29. Stew will be ready at 7 a.m. To reserve orders, call 731-988-5240 (Pinson) or call Liz at 731-520-0251 (local). …
The Chester County Independent office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31. All deadlines for the Thursday, June 3 edition will be Friday, May 28. We wish that everyone has …
On Thursday, May 13, The Chester County UT Extension Center held 4-H Ag Day. Here are a few photos from the event. Pictured above is Bristol Cherry.
Organizations seeking funding for arts projects that benefit the community are invited to apply for an Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant. Jackson Arts Council will host a virtual workshop to assist …
There has been a stigma around getting mental health treatment for quite some time. Many people view seeking mental health services as a weakness or feel alienated and deemed as “sick” for …
Pinson Ruritan Stew May 29 Pinson Ruritan Stew will be sold on Saturday, May 29. Stew will be ready at 7 a.m. To reserve orders, call 731-988-5240 (Pinson) or call Liz at 731-520-0251 (local). …
Miriam Faye Boyett Bryant, 98, of Somerville retired owner of The Fashion Shoppe in Henderson and employed by the Southwest Tennessee Nutrition Program, passed away May 17, 2021, at St. Francis …
The Henderson|Chester County Chamber of Commerce honored local citizens and businesses last week at the Chamber’s annual banquet and awards program. Awards are listed below. Most notably, Dr. …
Members of the Chester County Future Farmers of America helped install a Communication Board for non-verbal children near the Clayton Family Playground at Gene Record Memorial Park. The playground …
Beth Everett and Cookies for Cancer awarded and recognized the Cookies For Cancer Mother of the Year on Friday, May 7. Angela Jones was the 2021 Mother of the Year. She was nominated by Denise Jones …
American Legion Davidson-Haltom Post 157 in Henderson is pleased to announce the recent election of officers for 2021 – 2022 on April 15, 2021. US Army veteran Chris Dunbar was elected unanimously …
The Tennessee State Library and Archives is now open to the public in their new building at 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N. in Nashville. The 165,000 square foot state-of-the-art Library and Archives …