Perry County TN Latest News

What an AMAZING day we all enjoyed at the Buffalo River Rampage!!

From launching the homemade rafts to an exciting kayak race to throwing bags at the cornhole tournament and watching the ducks float down the river while listening to great bands and eating delicious food, this year’s event was definitely a BIGGER, BETTER BUFFALO!!!

The Tennessee General Assembly approved two additional  one-time holidays this year, in addition to the traditional sales tax holiday that takes place each year at the end of July.  

During these holiday periods, Tennesseans do not have to pay state or local sales tax on certain items, saving up to 10% on some purchases.

Perry County has again maintained its status as a Tennessee ThreeStar community.

Perry County Mayor John Carroll and Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Executive Director Allyson Dickey attended the South Central Tennessee Development District meeting to accept the award for years 2020-2022.

Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennessee business owners about a new scam targeting businesses with a deceptive mailer from a company called Business Document Center, incorrectly implying that businesses need a Certificate of Good Standing.

"Unfortunately, our Division of Business and Charitable Organizations and I were recently made aware of yet another company sending out misleading mailers trying to take advantage of Tennessee business owners," said Secretary Hargett.

Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced last week twelve new Site Development Grants, totaling approximately $8.3 million. Among them, the Perry County Industrial Development Board will receive $794,200 to replace...

You can read the full article at the official website for the Buffalo River Review newspaper:

https://www.buffaloriverreview.com/2021/12/29/perry-idb-awarded-794200-site-grant/

Nashville hit songwriter T.W. Hale (Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Billy Ray Cyrus and more) will teach a songwriter’s workshop at the Commodore Hotel & Music Cafe Feb. 4-5, 2022, as part of Tennessee Songwriter’s Week.  If interested in attending, be sure to read the full Facebook post.  Just click on the Facebook title of this post.

Daniel Burgess has moved into a new role as park manager at Mousetail Landing State Park.  A "Meet the Manager" event was recently held to welcome him in his new role with the park. 

Popular Tennessee Festival Attracts National Creative Community

MEET SOME OF THE ARTISTS

LINDEN, Tenn. - The charming town of Linden, Tenn. is pleased to announce the 13th annual Blooming Arts Festival, March 26-27, 2021. Blooming Arts Festival is Linden’s annual signature event and one of the region’s leading outdoor festivals. More than 150 artists registered in 2019, with attendance near 10,000.

“This year, more than ever in our history, we are excited to invite people to attend our premiere festival,” said Hayley Byrd, executive director, Blooming Arts Festival. “We anticipate our best festival ever, as artists launch their new season and people who have faced the challenges of 2020 are once again ready to enjoy special outdoor events.”