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Find out more about the free CPR classes hosted by local fire departments this Saturday

By Echo Day on June 2, 2022

Tipton County’s fire departments are teaming up to provide free CPR classes to residents.  The county-wide events are being held at participating fire departments Saturday, June 4 from 9-10 a.m.  “Every fire department in Tipton County will be doing this,” said Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs during a meeting of Covington’s Public Safety Committee last week. “The fire … [Read more...] about Find out more about the free CPR classes hosted by local fire departments this Saturday

Food truck festivals and memorial ceremonies: Here are 10 things to do in Tipton County in May 2022

By Echo Day on May 6, 2022

The weather is heating up and the events calendar is starting to fill. Here are 10 things to do in Tipton County this month, from fishing and food trucks to events honoring the fallen officers and veterans. Fish for prizes at Glenn Springs  The 27th Annual Children’s Fishing Derby at Glenn Springs Lake in Drummonds happens this Saturday, May 7, from 9-11 a.m. The free event is … [Read more...] about Food truck festivals and memorial ceremonies: Here are 10 things to do in Tipton County in May 2022

Celebrate Munford will be held virtually this year – here’s how it will happen

By Echo Day on July 27, 2020

Celebrate Munford, which was to be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 this year, has been reformatted to an online event, organizers announced Monday. The executive committee of Celebrate Munford, Inc. met recently to discuss the options available and decided to proceed in a way that would showcase the vendors and the community, and give a sense of the physical event while maintaining … [Read more...] about Celebrate Munford will be held virtually this year – here’s how it will happen

Five things you need to know about this Saturday’s Chocolate Tour

By Echo Day on February 6, 2020

Saturday the Chocolate Tour returns to downtown Covington. Here’s what you need to know about the county’s sweetest event. The Chocolate Tour has become a Covington tradition The eighth annual event will take place on Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the square. The tour is hosted by the Covington Economic Development Corp. The tour is bigger than ever before This year … [Read more...] about Five things you need to know about this Saturday’s Chocolate Tour

Dickens Christmas is this weekend – find out what’s new about this annual event

By Echo Day on December 6, 2019

This Saturday, hundreds of people dressed in Victorian garb are expected to return to Covington’s Historic Court Square as the Dickens Christmas event returns. Organized by the Downtown Merchants Association, the event is based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and will feature characters from the beloved story milling about with the guests. The event will take place from … [Read more...] about Dickens Christmas is this weekend – find out what’s new about this annual event

Don’t miss the Fall Shopping Frenzy this weekend

By Echo Day on October 31, 2019

The Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County is ready to kick off the holiday season in style with the 11th Annual Fall Shopping Frenzy on Nov. 1-2 at Brighton High School. The Fall Shopping Frenzy has become a Tipton holiday tradition that pairs local artisans and vendors with the Junior Auxiliary of Tipton County, offering an opportunity for shoppers to get a head start on their … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Fall Shopping Frenzy this weekend

It’s Spooky Season – here are 17 ways to celebrate in Tipton County

By Echo Day on October 24, 2019

Traditionally, Halloween is celebrated with costumes and trick-or-treating, which is usually done afterschool until about 8 p.m. on Halloween night. Churches and event cities help celebrate the holiday by hosting trunk-or-treats or other themed events. Here are 17 things to do this Halloween. Friday, Oct. 25 Munford Middle School’s basketball team is hosting Spooktacular, a … [Read more...] about It’s Spooky Season – here are 17 ways to celebrate in Tipton County

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