Tennesseans that took a holiday road trip over the weekend were greeted with pump prices over a dollar cheaper than last year’s holiday. Gas prices, on average, only moved three cents higher over …

UT Extension Chester County spearheaded an effort, with input from community partners and stakeholders, to seek funding to construct a new space to host all things agriculture and more. On May 9, UT …

Jacks Creek BBQ announced Monday they have closed their doors. “We have enjoyed serving you and being a small part of your lives over the past 15 years,” they said in a Facebook post, adding they …

By Sabrina Bates MVP Regional News Editor The TCCY examined poverty levels, annual incomes, food insecurity and housing costs from last year to rank Tennessee counties for a comparison of the …

Joey Hale and Casey Freeman have partnered with business owner, Jeff Miller, at Servpro CHHM. Freeman will be working in the business full-time as a General Manager/owner; and will oversee the …

Alumni Day June 3 Chester County High School Alumni Association’s Annual Alumni Day will be June 3. Doors open at 10 a.m. with program starting at 11 a.m. and a meal to follow. We ask if you are …

Hunt Pipkin was named Outstanding Feature Actor at the Orpheum’s 14th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards Thursday. Pipkin received the honor for his performance as Adam in the Chester County …

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened a Business Recovery Center (BRC) in McNairy County at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at The Latta Theater Visitor Center in Selmer. At the BRC, SBA’s …

Ed Bickert, CPT, US Army National Guard, pictured above, addressed Chester Countians Monday at Henderson City Hall for the annual Memorial Day program. Paul D. Martin gave a presentation on Tennessee …

Gas prices are trending slightly lower as over 751,000 Tennesseans are forecast to take a road trip over the Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.12 which is 21 cents less …

Photo-Bootcamp, a new program dedicated to photography education, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of its immersive and tuition-free in-person workshop June 1-2. In collaboration …

Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony May 29 American Legion Post 157 in Henderson will host a solemn commemorative ceremony on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Council …

The Chester County Independent office will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. All Deadlines for the Thursday, June 1, edition will be 5 p.m. Friday, May 26. We wish for everyone …

Road Construction will not delay motorists as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related …

American Legion Davidson-Haltom Post 157 in Henderson will host a solemn commemorative ceremony on Memorial Day, beginning at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, in the Council Chambers on the second floor of …

Southwest HRA is participating in the 2023 Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national …

Summer District Camps announced Being outdoors and being a kid is what every Cub Scout wants to do. The West TN Scouts are revving up for an action-packed summer with Cub Scout Day Camps, themed …

This week, we continue our journey through John Maxwell’s “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership,” focusing on the Law of Empowerment. As a former US Marine and current business leader, I’ve …

USDA grant funds a closer look at price-spread concerns Researchers from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and Mississippi State Univer-sity teamed up to investigate the …

For individuals who have been in an accident resulting in trauma, getting the right care as immediately as possible is critical. When asked, “How impactful is it to have blood and blood products …