Every summer the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development publishes a county-by-county accounting of what visitors spend, and every summer chambers of commerce across the state put out news …

According to a recent press release, United Way of West Tennessee has awarded more than $562,000 in Community Impact Grants across its West Tennessee service area for the 2026-27 fiscal year. …

Ridgely Senior Center combined a lesson on fall prevention with an activity focused on encouragement during a recent lunch-and-learn program. According to the center’s Facebook report, Lake …

Lake County Mayor Danny Cook was recognized for his service on the Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council Board of Directors during the agency’s July meeting. Cook was one of four …

213 S. Court St., Tiptonville (731) 253-6229 The Tiptonville Senior Center has announced its September activities. Upcoming events include: Sept. 9 — Beth Burton, 10 a.m. Sept. 10 …

Tiptonville Public Library will host a community remembrance gathering at 11 a.m. Friday, Sep 11, 2026 . The program will include a moment of silence and prayer, according to the library’s …

The Strand Theatre in Tiptonville is offering free admission to its Sunday-night showing of “Coyote Vs Acme” on Sep 13, 2026 . Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission will be available on a …

The Ridgely Senior Center, 136 Main St., Ridgely, has announced the following activities. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. There is no charge for activities or lunch. For more …

Sept. 11 — Patriot Day Luncheon will be held beginning at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Main Street Centre in Tiptonville. The $12 meal includes a barbecue sandwich, slaw, baked beans, chips, …

Twenty-five years have passed since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, but for many people, the memories of that day remain vivid. The attacks unfolded hundreds of miles away, but the …

Visits to Lake County fell 17.8 percent between 2021 and 2025, the sharpest decline among the nine counties of the state's Northwest tourism region, and visitor spending slipped 3.2 percent last year …

Reelfoot Lake State Park has been awarded the Platinum Level of Achievement in the Tennessee State Parks Go Green With Us program. The recognition marks an improvement from the park’s Gold …

The Lake County Prevention Coalition held its first 5th Quarter event Friday, Sept. 4, at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Tiptonville following the Lake County High School football …

Lake County Courthouse employees gathered Friday, Aug. 28, to honor outgoing Lake County Mayor Danny Cook ahead of his final day in office Monday, Aug. 31. The courthouse gathering included cake …

LifeBeat Family Resource Center has announced it will close Oct. 1 following what Director Debbie Dial described as prayer, thoughtful consideration and guidance from the organization’s board of …

Dolly Parton, the Tennessee-born singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright and author whose career spanned seven decades and whose charitable work reached generations of children, died …

The Weakley County Agriculture Complex and Livestock Program recently welcomed a barn full of new piglets, giving students additional opportunities for hands-on learning. Under supervision, …