Cowan News

Water was on the minds of the Rotary Club of Winchester as. Eric Bradford, Operations Manager for Winchester Utilities, spoke to the club concerning "Winchester Water" at the noon meeting Tuesday hosted by ...

“Sometimes I get a cheeseburger and fries and sometimes a plate lunch and sometimes chili. The people here are friendly, and the food is good.”

' An hour's drive from Chattanooga, the city of Winchester, Tenn., with its town square and vintage brick buildings, seems like a step back in time. via Chattanooga Times Free Press

“The city of Evansville, Indiana became the headquarters for the Dixie Bee Line Association. "Thursday, November 4th of 1915 was known as "Dixie B. Day.”

The trails were a product of the pioneer days of auto travel when government took little interest in interstate roads. via The Tennessean

“I had an old Pinewood Derby car”

COWAN - Some fifth-grade students said dads helped them construct simple machines that were demonstrated for classmates this week at Cowan Elementary School. via Star-Press

The rain caused enough flooding in Tennessee overnight that flood warnings were issued in several counties. via WKRN-TV Nashville

A traditional kickoff event for Middle Tennessee State University's Black History Month celebration, Wednesday's Unity Luncheon recognizes and honors select 'unsung heroes' in the community who have spent a ... via DNJ.com

“Physicians across the state have applauded this new law and our efforts to stop people from doing this.”

A Franklin County, Tenn. man has been indicted for "doctor shopping," or going to multiple doctors in a 30 day period to get drug prescriptions and using TennCare to pay for the drugs or the office visit. via WTVC Chattanooga

“This year, it has grown because we have so many more people out of work”

Three Cowan churches pull together to provide food for those less fortunate -- not only during the holiday season, but all year round. via Star-Press

“It has been another great year in Franklin County and this is our time to celebrate the accomplishments of the year!”

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will hold their 59th Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet Tuesday, Dec. via Herald Chronicle

“I always thought as Estill Springs was on the main railroad line and Camp Forrest was being built was the reasons they had the main highway come through Estill”

Joan "Jo" Syler of Cowan is glad to share a few memories with our readers of growing up in Estill Springs in the 1930's and 1940's, a timely endeavor considering this past weekend folks in the community ... via Herald Chronicle

“They will not discontinue using bottled water until they receive word from us that they can do (so)”

COWAN -- Officials at Cowan Community Schools are hopeful that a new chlorination system will bring Cowan Elementary School's water supply to an acceptable level after coliform bacteria was found. via Star-Press

“I like to play the games and search for gems in the Curio Shop”

This is the power, the allure of Webkinz. On Labor Day, the last school holiday for months, a perfectly hot and humid day within sight of a beautiful in-ground pool filled with sparkling blue water, the three ... via Star-Press