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In today's newsletter:

  • Why this wounded trooper is leading Cookeville’s Christmas Parade this year
  • How a Tennessee Tech golf coach turns players into business leaders
  • How a Tennessee Tech grad turned a family tribute into an Emmy

Also on today's calendar: Visits with Santa and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 37 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 54, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tennessee trooper who was shot in line of duty to be Grand Marshal of Cookeville Christmas Parade (wsmv.com) — A Tennessee Highway Patrol lieutenant who survived a 2024 shooting in Cookeville will lead this year’s Cookeville Christmas Parade as Grand Marshal. The parade, themed “Remember the Reason,” steps off Dec. 19 at 7 p.m., starting at 6th Street/North Washington Avenue, running down Broad Street, and ending at Depot Street with Santa, lights, and music.
   

2. Coaching biz: Tennessee Tech Head Golf Coach Polk Brown talks Golf, business (ucbjournal.com) — Tennessee Tech head golf coach Polk Brown, based in Cookeville, explains how he uses the sport to teach student-athletes business-minded skills like networking, culture-building and accountability. He shares how competition, relationships and strong time management prepare players for careers beyond the course, especially in today’s NIL-driven college sports landscape.
   

3. Tennessee Tech alum wins Emmy for original composition honoring D-Day (wbir.com) — A Tennessee Tech graduate with roots in Cookeville has earned an Emmy for an original musical composition honoring the 80th anniversary of D-Day. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeremy Martin, class of 1997, was recognized for “Normandy, 1944,” a piece he began nearly 20 years ago as a tribute to his World War II veteran grandfather.
   

4. In-N-Out Burger moves closer South: Will it end up in Huntsville? (hvilleblast.com) — Cookeville is on In-N-Out Burger’s official list of upcoming Tennessee locations, meaning the popular West Coast chain is planning a restaurant here as part of its Southern expansion. The company just opened its first Tennessee stores near Nashville and will add several more cities across the state, bringing its regional headquarters to Franklin and hinting at further growth.
   

5. What latest SNAP changes mean for Tennessee residents (mainstreetmediatn.com) — Tennessee residents relying on SNAP benefits are finally seeing their delayed funds loaded onto EBT cards, along with any back payments, and new work requirements now affect many adults ages 18 to 64. Cookeville-area readers can apply or submit exemption proof online or at their local DHS office, and Legal Aid Society’s Cookeville office is available to help appeal denials or benefit reductions.
   

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  • Just saw a young dog off leash on Canter Lane just up the hill from Hermitage Ave.
    if he’s your please rescue before he gets hit by car or kidnapped by someone who might hurt him. Very sweet looking. I did not try to get him. (Nextdoor Capshaw Woods)
  • Chad was amazing, showed up early, and was ready to work.
    It was snowing lightly, and really cold out, but he was dress properly and ready to put in a days work on a garage roofing job. We would use Chad… (Nextdoor Dixie/Jere Whitson)
  • Tennessee Technological University posted a job opening for Assistant Professor of History in Cookeville. Apply here.
  • Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Jackson Plaza in Cookeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cookeville here.

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