Fruitvale, TN Events and More

Fruitvale

See all locations

Customize your news

Sunny

54°F

Fruitvale, TN · Events

People

publisher · 601.4K followers

In 1993, a Tennessee Man Started Digging a Pool in His Backyard. Now the 500K-Gallon Oasis Requires 100 Lbs. of Chlorine a Week

Micky Thornton started the massive project over 30 years ago

Covington, TN · 8d

WBBJ

website

Stylist opens Parlor 1928 Salon in downtown Bolivar after fire destroyed Middleton salon

BOLIVAR, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Victoria Burnette, a stylist whose Middleton salon burned down, has opened Parlor 1928 Salon in a 1928 building in downtown Bolivar. Victoria Burnette said her first salon burned just after Christmas, and a week later she found out she was pregnant with her “miracle baby,” Henry.

Bolivar, TN · 2d

restaurantmagazine.com

website

The Peach Cobbler Factory Brings Famous Cobbler and Banana Pudding to Jackson, Tennessee

Famous Cobblers and Banana Puddings Headed to Jackson Community. “We are thrilled to continue planting our roots throughout the South, where our brand’s story began. Jackson, Tennessee, is another exciting addition to our growing national footprint,” said Greg George, CEO and Co-Owner of the brand. “We are proud to welcome Eric Knight to The Peach Cobbler Factory family and look forward to bringing our incredible desserts and Southern hospitality to this wonderful community.”

Jackson, TN · 9d

hatchiepress.com

website

Tennessee Honors Shackelford Funeral Directors for 100 Years in Business

Shackelford Funeral Directors was recognized for 100 years in business in Tennessee during a program Thursday, November 12, 2026, at its Bolivar funeral home on Mecklenburg Drive. Tracey Exum from The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development presented a certificate from TNECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter marking the centennial. The...

Bolivar, TN · 2d

The Jackson Sun

partner publisher · 3.7K followers

The supply, demand, solutions to Madison County's childcare problem

Madison County is trying to tackle its complex childcare and child well-being access standing, which previously ranked 95th out of 95 counties, and a new study shows how employers can get involved. In 2022, the last-place ranking , designated by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY), led to the creation of the Madison County Children's Cabinet in 2023 . The cabinet is led by local leaders including Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, Madison County Mayor AJ Massey and Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Marlon King. More: Jackson ranks as 'Best Place For Working Parents,' but among lowest in child well-being More: Madison Co. Mayor delivers State of the County: Economic investments grow more than last 6 years combined Today, the county ranks 89th for overall child well-being, according to 2026 TCCY numbers. Ashley LiBetti, principal consultant for Pillars Research and Strategy, presented the research findings on Nov. 10 to a room full of community leaders representing fields from education to non-profit networks. The study was funded by a grant through the Tennessee Valley Authority and, in part, with matching funds from the county. The primary sources for gathering the data were provided by care providers, working parents, Madison County

Madison County, TN · 2d

POLLSTAR

website

Richard Sterban, Vocalist For The Oak Ridge Boys, Dies At 83

Richard Sterban, deep bass vocalist for the Oak Ridge Boys, died Saturday, Nov. 14, in Henderson, Tennessee, his family and the band announced. He was 83. Sterban, who announced he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2025, died due to complications from bronchitis and pneumonia. “We appreciate all of...

Henderson, TN · 21h

WBBJ

website

Newbern woman was denied state help with Medicare Part B costs

NEWBERN, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Access to healthcare can become a fight of its own. That’s the reality one Newbern woman now faces. “And I try to look at the good side, but I’ve lost my faith in a lot of it,” Tammy Brooks, who is battling Stage 3 lung cancer, said.

Newbern, TN · 2d

The Coconut Mama

partner publisher · 40.2K followers

Tennessee Checkers and Rally’s franchisee goes bankrupt – up to 16 locations affected

A Tennessee Checkers and Rally’s franchise business filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after facing a foreclosure threat involving a Jackson restaurant property. The October 28 filing belongs to Memphis-based Global…

Jackson, TN · 3d

WBBJ

website

Newbern power outage postponed to Nov. 21 because of forecast freezing temperatures

NEWBERN, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Due to some of the coldest forecast temperatures since March, a scheduled overnight power outage in Newbern has been rescheduled to Nov 21. The City of Newbern confirmed the reason for the outage as repairs at the Newbern Substation on Washington Street. Monday, Nov. 9, the...

Newbern, TN · 1d

WBBJ

website

Tyson Foods team members in Humboldt hold stuffed animal drive for Le Bonheur

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A small stuffed animal is making a big difference for kids facing some tough days. Team members at the Tyson Foods Humboldt Plant just wrapped up their 2nd annual Stuffed Animal Drive for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Jackson. They collected over 100 stuffed animals and more than 50 small toys to fill a treasure chest that young patients can choose from and take home.

Humboldt, TN · 1d

WBBJ

website

Madison County faces challenges in child safety, education

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - From getting to class to feeling safe at home, children in Madison County face a range of challenges, according to a report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. The report ranks Madison County 94th out of Tennessee’s 95 counties in child safety and risk...

Madison County, TN · 2d

radionwtn.com

website

City Of Paris’ Commitment To Downtown Revitalization Commemorated

Jackson, Tenn.–At the Rurul Development Feedback Forum in Jackson, Downtown Paris Association Director Tara Wilson was presented with the new Tennessee Main Street logo to commemorate the DPA’s continued commitment to downtown revitalization and preservation. Wilson is also interim director of the Paris-Henry County Chamber. Wilson, Paris City...

Paris, TN · 1d

kjnbtv.com

website

Ronald McDonald House raises record $1.14 million for families

A fundraising campaign for Ronald McDonald House West Tennessee and Northeast Arkansas has brought in more than $1.14 million to support families with sick or injured children. The annual Heart of the House Match Week ran November 2 through 6, with every donation matched dollar for dollar. Executive Director Jill...

Jackson, TN · 2d

WFAE

publisher · 14.7K followers

Writer Jim Emison's new book revisits the 1940 killing of a Tennessee NAACP leader

Fifteen years before the nation was shocked by the murder of Emmett Till in Mississippi, a white supremacist murdered Elbert Williams, an NAACP leader in Tennessee. A new book brings light onto the little-known case and argues that it set the stage for decades of racial violence that followed across the South as Black citizens sought the right to vote. NPR's Debbie Elliott reports on the sad and, we should say, gruesome story.

Brownsville, TN · 1d

nbc39.com

website

Flu season arrives as Jackson residents take precautions

The holidays are the way which means a lot of people. With the flu season getting started it can become easy to catch it during the holidays. 39 News speaks to local residents on what they will do to avoid the illnesses.

Jackson, TN · 3d

nbc39.com

website

Flu season arrives in Jackson ahead of busy holiday season

The cold breeze Jackson is feeling means the flu season has arrived. With the holidays right around the corner, how can you avoid the flu this year?. Some ways to avoid the flu include avoiding close contact with people who are sick, staying home when you're sick, and covering your nose and mouth, cdc.gov recommends.

Jackson, TN · 3d