Tennessee State Parks to Reopen Most Parks Friday

April 21, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Tennessee State Parks will reopen most of its 56 state parks on Friday, April 24, for day-use only including possibly Edgar Evins State Park. Specific details on which parks will reopen will be available on tnstateparks.com this week.

“We are eager to serve once again but we urge Tennesseans to continue to practice physical distancing when visiting parks,” Jim Bryson, deputy commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, said. “We have implemented policies designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and we will monitor all aspects of the issue to ensure safety among visitors and our staff.”

When considering a visit, Tennessee State Parks encourages the following:

Stay at home if you are sick or do not feel well.

Maintain at least six feet of distance between you and other visitors.

Visit parks that are only a short distance from your home.

Consider visiting earlier in the day so you can adjust plans if a park is full. Tennessee State Parks may limit access to certain parks or areas if capacity is reached.

Plan ahead. Many Tennessee State Parks buildings will be closed. Plan to bring your own snacks, water and hand sanitizer.

Prepare for limited or no bathroom access. Some restrooms remain open, but many will not.

Consider bringing a mask and wearing it when around other people.

Carry your trash with you or dispose of it in the appropriate containers to help keep our cleaning staff safe and our parks litter-free.

Overcrowding may cause entire parks or portions of parks to close again.

Facilities and gathering areas, including pavilions and playgrounds, will remain closed. Cabins, lodges, restaurants, campgrounds, and group camps remain closed. For up-to-date information on park closure please visit www.tnstateparks.com.

April 21, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Justin Potter Library would like to join with others in our community in congratulating the DCHS Class of 2020 on their hard work and accomplishments over the past thirteen years.

The library will host a Facebook Live Story Time on Friday, April 24th at 10:00 am to honor these special students and let them know how much they are appreciated.

“Many of the students have visited the library since they were children to attend our programs, do school projects and check out books for their AR points. We have watched them grow into exceptional young adults so we feel like they part of our library family. The library will be purchasing a special book to be added to our collection with an “In Honor of the DCHS Class of 2020” label placed inside the book,” said Library Director Kathy Hendrixson

Please call the library at 615-597-4359 for further information on our services.

April 20, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

A Putnam County man escaped injury Saturday when his Jet Ski burst into flames on Center Hill Lake.

The incident occurred at the Floating Mill Recreation area as the man was trying to load the Jet Ski back on a trailer after experiencing some problems with the water craft. The man, who said the Jet Ski exploded, was forced into the lake. The burning Jet Ski drifted back out into the lake and sank.

Members of the TWRA, DeKalb EMS, DeKalb Sheriff’s Department, DeKalb Volunteer Fire Department, and DeKalb EMA responded.

Meanwhile, quick action by the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department saved a home Saturday evening on Lee Homer Road in the Blue Springs Community.

The residence belongs to Phillip, D.J., and Paula Stewart but a tenant had been living there. The fire was discovered shortly after the tenant moved out.

County Fire Chief Donny Green said the fire started and was contained to a bedroom but smoke spread throughout. Most of the contents in the home were also salvaged.

Members of the Blue Springs, Short Mountain Highway, Keltonburg, Belk, Cookeville Highway, and Main Stations responded.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

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