Cumberland Furnace News

The Cumberland Furnace Historic Village Association will be having an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, Aug.

If you are looking to delve into yesteryear for a glimpse of old time gospel music, Sunday has two perfect settings that will provide a blast from the past.

The annual Dickson County Farm Tour has become a highlight of the summer. And its popularity continued again this year when about 250 people attended, braving warm weather and a huge late-morning thunderstorm.

Charles and Juanita Yarbrough of Cumberland Furnace, TN celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Gatlinburg, TN on June 28, 2008.

Alan Reece graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. in May 2008 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics with a business minor.

James "Jimmy" Rogers Herrell, 56, Cumberland Furnace, died Monday, June 23, 2008, at Trinty Hospital in Erin.

Justin Hayes, of Watertown, was named the best professional truck driver in Tennessee after winning the four-axle competition and receiving the highest overall score in the eight competing categories at the ...

There were plenty of smiles and tears as 27 nursing students recently graduated from the Tennessee Technology Center at Dickson.

The Clarksville attorney who helped question interstate traffic tickets issued in 2008 by Coopertown police has offered to settle with the town to avoid a class-action lawsuit.

Michael B. Baggett received a Juris Doctor degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law at the May 10, 2008 commencement ceremony.

A Coopertown city judge ruled Wednesday that a Coopertown police officer did not have jurisdiction to issue a traffic citation to a Cumberland Furnace man.

It was like stepping back in time Saturday, during Heritage Day in Cumberland Furnace.

A reminder to all drivers: It is not only a Tennessee state law, but also very helpful for other drivers to please turn on your headlights when it is raining.

Gina Michele Moore, 40, who gave a 2722 Thrush Drive address, was arrested by Officer Kevin Rushing and charged with child abuse and neglect. via The Leaf Chronicle

“Just come to Cumberland Furnace and enjoy the day with us.”

Want to experience life in the 1800s - and still return to your TV and air-conditioned home? You can do just that Saturday in Cumberland Furnace 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Heritage Day Festival. via The Tennessean

In Cumberland Furnace, Greene Acres Farm is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports John Crouch, chief executive officer of the national breed registry organization in St. via The Leaf Chronicle

“As a tour site, this facility will generate revenue for the county. In addition, as a historic landmark it increases the property value in the vicinity. All of this means an increase in the economy for the county”

Plans are underway for the restoration of the historic Promise Land School building in Charlotte and the public is encouraged to join in the effort. via The Tennessean

“It was presented to the grand jury, and it's obviously considered assault.”

A suspended Montgomery Central High School teacher, who was accused of inappropriate conduct with a student last year, turned himself in to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Saturday and was booked on an ... via The Leaf Chronicle

Sherri Marie Clark, 27, who gave a 2775 Benton Ridge Road, Palmyra address, was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on the charge of aggravated domestic assault. via The Leaf-Chronicle

“When I became director we already had a great school system. I hope I have been a positive part of that system”

Retiring Dickson County Schools Director Charlie Daniel said he has lots of plans for his retirement effective at the end of the school year and lots of memories over his 38 years in the field of education. via The Tennessean