First, and foremost, our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost loved ones and those injured throughout the recent tornadoes and storms. We are so thankful for our first responders and our community. We will continue to pray for those affected. To learn more about how you can help, visit putnamcountytn.gov or putnamcountytn.gov/emergency-news.

Twin Lakes visited with several high schools in the surrounding counties to present the graduating seniors with a $2,500.00 check to be used for Project Graduation. Project Graduation is an overnight event the seniors participate in as their class gathers for one last time. Numerous items are given to the students during Project Graduation as a gift for their accomplishments and hard work over the past four years. This occasion has been taking place for several years to give the students an award and a safe place to gather and say their good-byes. Twin Lakes is proud to sponsor this event and would like to congratulate the Class of 2020 and wish them the best on their next chapter in life.

Twin Lakes visited with several high schools in the surrounding counties to present the graduating seniors with a $2,500.00 check to be used for Project Graduation. Project Graduation is an overnight event the seniors participate in as their class gathers for one last time. Numerous items are given to the students during Project Graduation as a gift for their accomplishments and hard work over the past four years. This occasion has been taking place for several years to give the students an award and a safe place to gather and say their good-byes. Twin Lakes is proud to sponsor this event and would like to congratulate the Class of 2020 and wish them the best on their next chapter in life.

Twin Lakes visited with several high schools in the surrounding counties to present the graduating seniors with a $2,500.00 check to be used for Project Graduation. Project Graduation is an overnight event the seniors participate in as their class gathers for one last time. Numerous items are given to the students during Project Graduation as a gift for their accomplishments and hard work over the past four years. This occasion has been taking place for several years to give the students an award and a safe place to gather and say their good-byes. Twin Lakes is proud to sponsor this event and would like to congratulate the Class of 2020 and wish them the best on their next chapter in life.

Dodson Branch School is a community school located in rural Jackson County, TN. They serve a growing population of 263 students in grades PreK- 8 for the 2019-2020 school year. Their goal is to empower their students with the highest quality technology-based educational opportunities to become students who function well in the digital age education system and today’s digital age society. Twin Lakes would like to congratulate them on their Foundation for Rural Service Community Grant award in the amount of $5,000 to assist them with the purchase of Chromebooks for their students!

Founded in 2003, East 52 Volunteer Fire Department serves the eastern portion of Celina, TN in Clay County along with sections of Overton County, including the community of Timothy and the town of Allons through mutual aid agreements. They are a 100% volunteer department, including 34 men and women, that provide fire protection both on land and on Dale Hollow Lake, search and rescue, and vehicle extrication. Twin Lakes would like to congratulate them on their Foundation for Rural Service Community Grant award in the amount of $550.00 to further equip them with modern technology to assist them with CPR, AED, and First Aid training. We appreciate the work they do!

Pine Haven Elementary is a Pre-K through Eighth-grade school located in rural Jamestown, Tennessee. The mission of their school is to provide all students with a high-quality education, which will empower our students to be successful in their tomorrow. Twin Lakes would like to congratulate them on their Foundation for Rural Service Community Grant award in the amount of $5,000 to assist them with the purchase of Boxlight Touch Boards for their shared STEM learning space.

The Clay County Three Star Program is in its eleventh year. They are staffed by volunteers who are striving to improve their community and to make Clay County a better place to live, work and play. Twin Lakes would like to congratulate them on their Foundation for Rural Service Community Grant award in the amount of $5,000 to assist them with broadband and telephone service for a program that will benefit the under-employed and unemployed citizens of Clay County.

Education of our local students is a top priority for Twin Lakes. These young students assist in shaping our communities and Twin Lakes is proud to contribute to their success. In 2019, Twin Lakes donated $1 per student enrolled at every K-8 school in our local service area.

Twin Lakes partners with the FRS to strongly support the continuing education of rural youth. The FRS offers an annual college scholarship program to help support students from rural America for their first year of college, university or vocational-technical school. Congratulations to BJ Emberton of Clay County High School, recipient of a $2,500 FRS Scholarship.