Crossville Fire Rescue is hosting an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly constructed Fire Station #2 at 68 Cottonpatch Drive in Crossville on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The open house will run all day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the Crossville City Council performing the official ribbon cutting at noon. The public is invited to attend, tour the new station, and show support for local firefighters. Community members are encouraged to help spread the word about the event. For more information, contact Chief Chris South at 931-484-6144.

COOKEVILLE, TN — The Community Action Coalition of Cookeville will host a Really, Really Free Market (RRFM) on Sunday, June 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the grassy area behind Wonderfill Refillery. A Really, Really Free Market is a community gathering centered around mutual aid, sharing, and connection. Community members are invited to bring usable items, skills, ideas, music, food, or talents to give away freely and to take what they need at no cost. Unlike traditional markets, no money, sales, or bartering are involved. The event is rooted in the gift economy, encouraging neighbors to support one another directly and build stronger community relationships outside of commercial systems. “As people continue to face uncertainty and challenge in their daily lives, events like this help remind us that community care and mutual support matter,” organizers said. “This is about more than giving things away: it’s about creating a space where neighbors can connect, share resources, and meet each other’s needs together.” Organizers encourage attendees to bring blankets, tarps, tables, or canopies if needed. Participants are also asked to remain for the duration of the event rather than simply dropping items off, with the goal of fostering a welcoming and community-centered atmosphere. The Community Action Coalition asks that:

• 1. No goods be sold or bartered
• 2. Businesses refrain from distributing promotional materials
• 3. All shared items be clean, usable, and freely given

Community members can also support the event by:

• 1. Volunteering for setup and cleanup
• 2. Helping spread the word through local organizations and social media
• 3. Sharing the event with friends, neighbors, and community groups

Anyone interested in volunteering or joining the mailing list can contact the Community Action Coalition of Cookeville at [email protected].

Upper Cumberland SHIP to Host FREE Welcome to Medicare Classes in Cumberland County Are you eligible for Medicare and curious about your plan options? Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE Welcome to Medicare! Classes across the Upper Cumberland. In Cumberland County, classes will take place at the Art Circle Public Library from 9 a.m. until noon on the following dates:

• Feb. 17
• Apr. 11
• June 25
• Aug. 13
• Oct. 1

Each class will consist of training on Parts A, B, C & D, as well as Medigap policies and ways to prevent Medicare fraud. SHIP is a federally funded program administered through the Area Agency on Aging & Disability (AAAD). Please call SHIP at 931-432-4150, visit the Upper Cumberland SHIP Facebook Page at facebook.com/UCSHIP, or email [email protected] to register or learn more. SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) and SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) are administered locally by the Upper Cumberland Development District and cover all 14 Upper Cumberland counties. SHIP/SMP representatives provide free and unbiased Medicare counseling for any questions, abuse, or concerns; they will also screen Medicare benefi ciaries for Low-Income Assistance Programs. Got Medicare? Got Questions? Call SHIP at 1-877-801-0044 or 931-432-4150. AAAD, a division of the Upper Cumberland Development District, connects older adults and adults with disabilities in the 14-county Upper Cumberland region with services and resources to improve their quality of life. Find

CCHS Class of 1981 – Come Celebrate our 45th reunion 8/29, 6-10PM, The Conference Center, 128 Stonehenge Dr., FFG. The night before (August 28th), there’s a meetup at CCHS Jets Stadium before the football game. $40 pp/prepaid, $50 pp at the door. Contact Yvonne Scoggins Selk, 31 W Fifth St., Crossville, TN 38555; [email protected] Invites will be sent via email with more details.