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The Cumberland Homesteads Tower Association (CHTA) is seeking vendors for this year’s Apple Festival, which will take place Sept. 22-23 on the grounds of the Tower Museum, at the junction of Highways 127 S and 68, just south of Crossville, Tn.
This two-day festival draws visitors from across the region and paid attendance is generally in the 7,000 range. In addition to the many vendors, the festival features live music, a variety of foods, including beans and cornbread, barbecued pork, hotdogs and hamburgers, fried pies, and specialty items.
Outdoor spaces are 12x12 feet and cost $40 for the weekend. Author’s works must be original and craft items must be handmade by the exhibitor ― resale items are not permitted. Those interested are invited to download an application from the CHTA website at http://www.cumberlandhomesteads.org/applefest.html or call (931)456-5699 to obtain an application by mail. The deadline to submit an application is Aug. 31.
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Apple Festival seeks artists, craftsmen and authors
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FFG Board signs contract to reduce goose population for health concerns
A solution to the over population of Canada geese in Fairfield Glade is being addressed by Fairfield Glade Board of Directors. The board signed a contract with USDA Wildlife Services to remedy the health concerns caused by the large number of geese that have made their home in the resort. A presentation at the Community Center conducted by District Supervisor Keith Blanton, USDA Wildlife Services, provided the FFG Board and members an overview of the health problems due to goose droppings and methods to get the problem under control. TVA and TWRA established Canada geese flocks in Tennessee in the 1960s and 1970s. Hunters take about 20,000 geese per year during the hunting season.
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Fairfield Glade hosts Bucky Cantrell Tennis and Pickleball Classic
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Schlafer inducted into TSSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2013
By now you may have heard or read that the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association Hall of Fame Class of 2013 includes our very own Cumberland County School Board Ninth District representative Dan Schlafer. The luncheon to induct the new members was held on Saturday, April 20 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Murfreesboro.
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Compton scores hole in one
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Read the latest edition of "The Bulletin"
The Crossville Chronicle-Glade Sun also publishes a newsletter called "The Bulletin" in which you'll find a schedule of Glade activities and events, a restaurant and dining guide, golf information, and even tour schedules. Click here for the latest PDF edition of "The Bulletin."
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Tickets on sale May 20 for Lions drawing
Grand prize for the fourth Lions Club drawing is “Create your own $8,000 Las Vegas vacation package” or $7,000 cash. How is that for a prize? You get to plan your own events at the Bellagio, Venetian or Wynn facility. This includes shows, attractions, gambling, meals or anything you desire.
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Edward Jones breaks into the Fortune 500
Financial services firm Edward Jones breaks into the Fortune 500, as published by Fortune magazine, according to Ron Davis, a financial advisor in Crossville.
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Students of the Month honored at Lions Club meeting
The first May meeting was reserved by the Fairfield Glade Lions Club to honor this year’s “Students of the Month” and their families. Nine of the 10 students were able to attend. Dakota Tillman, from The Phoenix School, was unable to attend because of prior commitments. Dakota was selected and honored for the month of April.
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