Obion County, TN News

Congratulations to Obion County Sheriff’s Deputy Alex Cochran on being named Deputy of the Year for West Tennessee District 8 at the annual Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s Holiday meeting held in Madison County on December 9th.

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Department of Education evaluation latest lofty honor for system (posted Dec. 18, 2025)

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Congratulations to Lindsay Theobald on successfully completing TVA Economic Development’s Graduate Institute: Executive Presence in Economic Development.

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Labor and Delivery at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City

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Rachael visited Lone Oaks Farm for the opening retreat for this year's WestStar class.

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Today, ALOC hosted a Poverty Simulation at Discovery Park. This interactive experience placed participants in real-life scenarios, challenging them to navigate a month filled with bills, responsibilities, and unexpected obstacles. It offered an eye-opening look into the hardships many families in our community face every day.

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Join us in celebrating Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City on 75 years of serving our community with compassion, excellence, and unwavering dedication.

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Lindsay had a great time at #GovCon25 in Murfreesboro this week! This year’s theme “Define” helped convey what economic development means for communities across the Volunteer State.

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UNION CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 10, 2025) — Discovery Park of America has been awarded a Tennessee America 250 grant from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial to support a full year of programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today that $26.5 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) will be awarded to 44 communities statewide to assist with infrastructure and beautification improvements.

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UNION CITY – Olena and Konstantin Kostanyan never dreamed of opening a Ukrainian bakery anywhere, much less in far Northwest Tennessee, a place about which they knew almost nothing. What they did know is that they couldn’t stay in their dream home in Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, not after Russian artillery shells began landing nearby.

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Martin, Tenn.–Rachael McKinney, community relations director at the Obion County Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s Class of 2026.

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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City has been recognized for their years of service. The American Hospital Association recognized Baptist Memorial with the 75 year AHA Membership Milestone Award.

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Congratulations to Rachael McKinney on being named Obion County Outstanding Alumni for the month of November!

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Our ALOC group spent the day learning about agriculture and agribusiness in our area, gaining a deeper appreciation for the people and technology behind our food and farming industries. 🚜

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We are celebrating two incredible centuries of community, history, and heart in Troy Tennessee!

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Congratulations to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Union City on their 5 year anniversary!

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