Covington’s Depot District has been selected for the Tennessee Downtowns program, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced this week. The program provides funding and assistance in revitalization of the area near the East Liberty Avenue and Union Street depot, which is considered an extension of the Historic Court Square area. “During the … [Read more...] about Depot District selected for Tennessee Downtowns program – here’s what that means
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West Tennessee Eye closes office, will dispense eyewear curbside after employee tests positive for coronavirus
On Tuesday, West Tennessee Eye notified its patients their offices would be closing immediately after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The company has three locations – Memphis and Millington in addition to their Covington office in the Baptist-Tipton annex – and did not say if the staff member worked at one or all three. "We wanted to alert everyone who might … [Read more...] about West Tennessee Eye closes office, will dispense eyewear curbside after employee tests positive for coronavirus
Here’s how you can help restaurants feeling the pinch of social distancing, mandated closures
During a time of social distancing and the government-mandated closure of dining areas, the restaurant industry is already feeling the pinch. "We've already lost about 80 percent of our business at this point," said Sarah Crocker who, with her family, owns Wells Kitchen in Brighton. "We've having to get very creative." Like every other restaurant, Wells is offering curbside … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can help restaurants feeling the pinch of social distancing, mandated closures
Here’s how Buff City Soap is partnering with local schools
[metaslider id=2103] The students’ eyes widened as Buff City Soap manager Kori Flanagan dumped a big bowl of mixture used to make bath bombs on the table. They’d already gone through the ingredients, and the properties of each one, in this science experiment and now it was the fun part: time to scoop the mixture into molds and make one of the natural living company’s signature … [Read more...] about Here’s how Buff City Soap is partnering with local schools
After 85 years, Barlow Funeral Home is still in the family
One of the oldest businesses in Tipton County and the oldest black-owned business is Barlow Funeral Home located in Covington. Established in 1925 in Lauderdale County by Major Barlow, Barlow Funeral has been a family run business for its entire 85 years. “I’m the third generation,” said Quincy Barlow, current owner. “Major was my dad’s uncle. He had no children and he got my … [Read more...] about After 85 years, Barlow Funeral Home is still in the family
