Obion County, TN News

Rob and Leah Holman of Obion County took home second place honors in the Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award contest. The announcement was made during the YF&R Summer Conference at the Farm Bureau Expo Center in Lebanon.

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(Washington, D.C., July 7, 2025) — Today, Judge Stephen Alexander Vaden was sworn in as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Vaden, of Union City, Tennessee, joins Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins to not only deliver on the promises of President Trump but also to execute the agriculture and nutrition policies of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

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JACKSON, Tenn. (July 1, 2025) – Leaders Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative based in Jackson, Tennessee, was one of three credit unions named in Tennessee by Forbes as a top credit union for the state.

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Congratulations are in order for Lowrance Sound Company, Inc. on marking its 50th anniversary—a half-century of excellence since its founding in 1975 by Mark Lowrance!

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The TN Radio Hall of Fame congratulates Mayor Terry Hailey of Union City on being the latest inductee for the Career Class of 2025.

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A major announcement was made on Wednesday concerning major emergency medical services in Obion County and the surrounding area.

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In mid-June, Tennessee native and Obion County farmer Stephen Vaden was officially confirmed as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) deputy secretary. While technically not sworn in at time of printing, his confirmation by the Senate was the biggest step in getting him back to work for USDA.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency announced that in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and local partners, Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will be opening on Friday, June 27, in multiple counties to assist survivors affected by the April 2-6 severe weather.

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Catch crappie, catfish, and bass at secluded Blue Bank Resort on Tennessee's Reelfoot Lake.

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Rachael completed her first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership program at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Lindsay attended the Tennessee Infrastructure Summit. The Summit convened industry leaders, stakeholders, and state and local officials to collaborate on solutions, share insights, and shape the future of Tennessee’s infrastructure.

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UNION CITY, TENN. – Main Street Union City has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of designated programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.

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Union City is a scene straight out of a Hallmark movie. Though it may be a small town with a population of approximately 11,000, it is brimming with activity, history, and opportunity. Union City’s downtown is undergoing a transformation, fostering a stronger sense of community and enthusiasm.

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ALOC 2024-25 | Arts & Tourism Day 🎭🍷 It was a busy, inspiring day as our class explored the creative and cultural pulse of Obion County!

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We had a wonderful evening celebrating the Adult Leadership Obion County Graduation at White Squirrel Winery & Vineyard. Thank you to owner Bill Sanderson and his team for the delicious meal and warm hospitality.

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NWTN Tourism organized another successful Legislative Breakfast on Tourism!

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Thank you to our sponsors, teams, and volunteers for making this tournament a success! We'll see you next year!

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The new AAS Display Garden is one of several new agriculture and horticulture elements visitors will experience at the 50-acre heritage park this spring and summer.

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