A Special Supplement to the Herald-Citizen
August 11, 2013
A2 — HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013
BEST OF THE BEST
For the Home
Air Experts, owned by Jason Ray, was voted as “Best of the Best” in heating and cooling by HeraldCitizen readers. Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Meadows Homes sales representatives, from left, Jim Cobb, Tonya Jobe and Dave Clark show off the kitchen area of a modular home. The business was one of two voted as “Best of the Best” for mobile home dealer by readers of the Herald-Citizen
Thanks for making us #1!
Pawn Shop
Cookeville Loan & Jewelry 149 W. Jackson St. 528-4653
Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Home consultants, from left, Doug Davis, Theresa Watson and David Godsey of Clayton Homes stand before a modular home. The business was one of two chosen as “Best of the Best” for mobile home dealer by H-C readers.
Real Estate Company American Way 710 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville 931-526-9581
T hank You! for your continued support
Real Estate Agent Gina Key American Way 710 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville 931-526-9581 Mobile Home Dealer Meadows Homes 1535 Interstate Dr., Cookeville (931) 526-1371 See HOME, Page 4
Barber
Michael Sleister
Barber Shop
Men’s Haircare • Therapeutic Massage 245 W 8th St. Cookeville • 528-1090
“Thank You!” For Voting Dr. Thomas A. Holt 2013 Best Veterinarian. “Thank You” to our clients and to our staff for assisting us in providing quality care to our patients. This would not be possible without all of you!
Animal Medical Clinic (931)528-5885 | 1325 Crescent Drive, Cookeville
HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013 — A3
BEST OF THE BEST
For the Home
About Best of the Best For the third year in a row, we’ve asked you, the readers of the Herald-Citizen, to vote for your favorites in the community — everything from places to eat to fun places to go to the best professionals you know. Ballots were published throughout July, and now the votes are in. Here are the “Best of the Best” chosen by you. Congratulations to the winners!
Ernie Cavender, owner of Cavender’s The Interior Company, looks through some carpet samples at 1641 E. Spring St. The store was voted “Best of the Best” by H-C readers for carpet and floor covering. Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Thank you for voting us
Hardware Store!
Stop in today and check out our
August Sizzlin Summer Savings!
Thank You for Voting!
Ballroom • Latin • Swing • Wedding • Group & Private Lessons
DANCE STUDIO Ballroom Latin Swing
POTTER’S ACE HOME CENTER 325 Newman Drive Cookeville-(931)528-8413
1600 Harristown Road Monterey-(931)839-8922
128 N. Churchill Drive Sparta-(931)836-2271
615 W. Main Street Algood-(931)537-3312
502 Rickman Road Livingston-(931)823-6471
Corner of 70/56 Baxter-(931)858-1122
FREE ESTIMATES • FREE DELIVERY • WWW.POTTERSACE.COM
Private & Group Lessons Wedding Dances Social Dances
Zumba With Piper
S. Willow Ave., Cookeville 931-319-6000 341(Same building as Suntan Village)
“Even your smallest jobs are important! When you need a pro call 931-520-FLOW”
PUTNAM PLUMBING service • skill • standards
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
PLUMBING GAS PIPING HOT WATER RESTAURANTS TANKLESS DRAINS
Thanks for making us
Senior & Military Discounts
Plumber again this year!
www.putnamplumbing.com
Credit Cards Accepted
EMERGENCY SERVICE 24HRS 7 DAYS
A4 — HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013
BEST OF THE BEST
For the Home From Page A2
Clayton Homes 1440 Interstate Dr., Cookeville (931) 526-3338
Johnson Nursery and Garden Center co-owner David Johnson gives tender care to some hydrangea plants. The store was chosen by H-C readers as “Best of the Best” for lawn and garden products. Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Interior Decorator Whitney Lane, Interior Designers & Decorators 323 E. Spring St., Cookeville (865) 696-9924 Heating and Cooling Company Air Experts Air Experts, LLC
1631 E. Spring St., Cookeville (931) 528-1247 Carpet Cleaner Cumberland Carpet Cleaning 528 E. Spring St., Cookeville (931) 520-8651 Home Building and Remodeling HD Homes www.hdhomestn.com (931) 284-9192 (931) 544-9312 See HOME, Page 5
Thanks for Making Us #1!
1191 S. Walnut Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501 (931)528-5504 Monday August 12th @ 6pm
Bike Night location: Buffalo Wild Wings 1385 Interstate Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501 Mid-State Motorsports and Buffalo Wild Wings are hosting their first Bike Night August 12, 2013 @ 6pm. Bring your appetite and your favorite bike for a night of fellowship, good food, and fun!!!
Thank you
for your continued support. Voted BEST Local Band for
3
consecutive years!
Band Contact Info: 931-260-7419
www.tennesseebackroadsband.com
HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013 — A5
BEST OF THE BEST
Thank You!
For the Home
Florist
Dee Allison, owner of Dee Allison Plumbing & Electrical, was voted “Best of the Best” in the electrician category by readers of the Herald-Citizen. Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
432-5734
redwhiteandbloomflowers.com
Thank You VERY MUCH
From Page A4
Appliance Store Appliance Mart 749 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville (931) 528-6467 Furniture Store Ashley Furniture HomeStore 620 W. Jackson St., Cookeville (931) 528-7783 Carpet/Floor Covering Store Cavender’s
The Interior Company 1641 E. Spring St., Cookeville (931) 372-2112 Bowman’s Carpet Outlet 275 S. Willow Ave., Cookeville (931) 528-5728 Lawn and Garden Products Johnson Nursery and Garden Center 1717 E. Spring St., Cookeville (931) 528-8000 See HOME, Page 6
for choosing us as the Best of the Best Furniture Store 2013! 620 W. Jackson Street | Cookeville TN Phone 931-528-7783 Store Hours: Mon - Sat 9am - 7pm | Sun Closed
A6 — HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013
BEST OF THE BEST
Places
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Marisa Watson
Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Discussing some of their favorite books at LifeWay Christian Stores are, from left, sales associates Ben Rogers and Katy Boles and manager Troy Carter. The store was chosen by H-C readers as “Best of the Best” among book stores.
Voted Best/Favorite Teller in the Herald-Citizen’s Reader Poll
For the Home From Page A5
Lawn and Garden Equipment Repair Rector’s Lawn & Garden 44 CC Camp Road, Cookeville 931-526-5516
Electrician Dee Allison Plumbing & Electrical 4094 Hensley Trail Cookeville 931-372-0546
Plumber Putnam Plumbing P.O Box 363, Cookeville (931) 520-3569
Pest Control Company Midstate Termite & Pest Control 833 W. Broad St. Cookeville (931) 526-4222
Visit Marisa at 808 West Main Street in Livingston to experience the Best in Customer Service!! 1450 Neal Street, Cookeville – 808 West Main Street, Livingston www.americanbt.com
THANK YOU!!!! For voting us Best Bank Two Years In A Row in the Herald-Citizen Readers Choice Awards We appreciate the continued confidence of our customers and the opportunity to serve them.
COOKEVILLE OFFICE - Front row left to right: Delorise Fuqua, Megan Cole, Rebecca King, Denise Mabe, Regina Wiggins. Back row, left to right: Marty Maynord, Sherri Lee, Trevor Dyer, Cynthia Ogletree, Sharon Halliburton, and Jimmy Hull.
LIVINGSTON OFFICE - Front row left to right: Albert Jenkins, Marisa Watson, Laurie Marshall, Stephanie Presley, Marlena Roberts, Bridget Thompson, Kayla Mitchell, Amanda Conatser, Karen White, Melissa Conner. Back row, left to right: David Howard, Wes Burnett, Marty Maynord, Donna Paul, Andy Beechboard, Jessica Hayes, and Cody Cross.
1450 Neal Street, Cookeville – 808 West Main Street, Livingston www.americanbt.com
HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013 — A7
A8 — HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013
BEST OF THE BEST
Authorized Dealer
Places
Lessons and Repairs Available
Thank You!
549 East Spring St. Cookeville, TN 38501
Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm crossroadsmusic@frontier.com 931-372-2295
Thank You For Voting Us “Best Of The Best”
SportsHouse “Team Sporting Goods”
The lollipop Shoppe, owned by ashley Boyce, was one of two chosen as “Best of the Best” by Herald-Citizen readers for children’s clothing and shoes.
55 South Willow Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501
Todd Hudson & Mark Mason, Owners
Phone 931-372-9002
Ty Kernea | Herald-Citizen
Antique Shop Jones Antiques 6 S. Washington Ave., Cookeville (931) 881-8016 Hardware Potters Ace Home Center 615 W. Main St., Algood (931) 537-3312 325 Newman Dr., Cookeville (931) 528-8413 Pawn Cookeville Loan and Jewelry 149 W. Jackson St., Cookeville (931) 528-4653
Bank American Bank & Trust of the Cumberlands 1450 Neal St., Cookeville (931) 526-4800 808 W. Main St., Livingston (931) 823-5648 TV/Electronics Electronic Express 596 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville (931) 372-2332 Musical Instrument Crossroads Music 549 E. Spring St., Cookeville (931) 372-2295
Book Store LifeWay Christian Stores 414 W. Jackson St., Cookeville (931) 525-1024 Gift Shop The Market on the Square 6 N. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville (931) 372-7688 Women’s Clothing Belk 377 W. Jackson St., Cookeville (931) 525-1418 See PlaceS, Page 9
Would like to thank the readers of the Herald-Citizen for voting us
Laundromat/Dry Cleaner We are honored to receive this award. I’m truly blessed to work with a great staff and have wonderful customers to serve here for over 22 years.
Britt Akers Owner
Two Locations For Your Convenience
931-526-5227 931-526-4687 55 N. Walnut
377 Foutch Drive
www.cookevillemartinizing.com
HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013 — A9
BEST OF THE BEST
Places From Page A8
Men’s Clothing Belk 377 W. Jackson St., Cookeville (931) 525-1418 Shoe Store Belk 377 W. Jackson St., Cookeville (931) 525-1418 Children’s Clothing/Shoes Lollipop Shoppe 47 N. Cedar Ave., Cookeville (931) 372-7767
Thanks for voting
Kohl’s 700 W. Jackson St., Cookeville (931) 528-9796 Grocery Leo’s Spring Street Market 215 W. Spring St., Cookeville 931-526-2992
372-0546
Dry Cleaner/ Laundromat One Hour Martinizing 377 Foutch Dr., Cookeville (931) 526-4687 55 N. Walnut Ave., Cookeville (931) 526-5227
Electrician
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A10 — HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013
BEST OF THE BEST
Medical dr. alissa Hudson of Middle Tennessee eye associates examines a patient at 315 N. Washington ave. dr. Hudson was chosen as “Best of the Best” by Herald-Citizen readers in the opthalmologist category.
Medical Clinic Satellite Med 1120 Sams St., Cookeville (931) 528-7312
Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Pharmacy/Drug Store Satellite Med 1120 Sams St., Cookeville (931) 528-7312 Doctor Don Grisham, M.D. Internal Medicine 315 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville (931) 528-3300 Nurse Veronica Clouse Cookeville Regional Medical Center 1 Medical Center Blvd., Cookeville (931) 528-2541 Rebecca Meadows Cookeville Gynecology 100 W. 3rd St., Cookeville (931) 528-9047 Surgeon Dr. Kenna Williams Satellite Med 1120 Sams St., Cookeville (931) 528-7312
TThanks h a n k s for f o r Choosing Choosing
372-8200 1501 S. Jefferson Avenue Call:
See Medical, Page 11
HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013 — A11
BEST OF THE BEST
Medical Pharmacy technicians, from left, Nicole Burgess, Jessica Henry and deltina dishman are happy that Satellite Med was voted “Best of the Best” by H-C readers in three categories: pharmacy/drug store, medical clinic and surgeon.
No. 1 in Local News
Herald-Citizen 526-9715
Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
From Page a10
Optometrist Huddleston & Shepherd 45 N. Dixie Ave., Cookeville (931) 526-2022 Opthalmologist Dr. Alissa Hudson Middle Tennessee Eye Associates 315 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville (931) 372-1994 Dentist Dr. Jerald Bryant, DDS Maple Leaf
Implant & General 220 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville (931) 526-2613 Chiropractor Nathaniel Mainord, DC 220 King St., Cookeville (931) 372-7797 Home Health Care Caris 2525 Hwy. 111 N. Ste. B, Cookeville (931) 537-3430 See Medical, Page 12
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A12 — HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013
BEST OF THE BEST Dogwood Park was chosen as “Best of the Best” for city attraction by readers of the Herald-Citizen. Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Medical From Page A11
Nursing Home Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation — Masters 278 Dry Valley Road, Algood (931) 537-6524 Massage Therapist Melissa Mainord
Omaet The Salon & Therapeutic Massage 127 W. Broad St. Cookeville 510-4521 Weight Control Center Best Weigh Weight Loss Center, LLC 307 S. Willow Ave., Cookeville (931) 528-6025
No. 1 in Local News
Herald-Citizen 526-9715
HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013 — A13
BEST OF THE BEST
Professionals Minister Clarence DeLoach Evangelist, retired from Willow Avenue Church of Christ Law Enforcement Officer Dana Looper Algood Police Department 110 E. Main St., Cookeville (931) 537-6830 Firefighter Zach Womack Cookeville Fire Department 45 E. Broad St, Cookeville (931) 526-2121 Firefighter Zach Womack of the Cookeville Fire Department was voted “Best of the Best” among firefighters by H-C readers. Congratulating him are Captain Daryl Blair, left, and Chief Roger Fuqua, right.
See PRoFeSSionalS, Page 14
A14 — HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013
BEST OF THE BEST Chosen by H-C readers as “Best of the Best” in the emergency responder category was eMT Wayne Lowe of Putnam County eMS.
Thank You for Voting Us Best of the Best for 2013 Professionals
Officer Dana Looper of the Algood Police Department was chosen as “Best of the Best” for law enforcement officer by readers of the HeraldCitizen.
from Page 13
Emergency Responder Wayne Lowe Emergency Medical Technician, Putnam County EMS 700 County Services Dr., Cookeville (931) 528-1555 Lawyer Steve Qualls Qualls & Fry, Attorneys at Law 165 E. Spring St., Cookeville (931) 526-5594
Photographer Ellie Odom www.ellieodomphoto.com (931) 544-5996 Baker/Caterer Loretta Kmet Great Harvest Bread Company 120 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville (931) 525-5623
Past President, Phillip Baker, left with the present President, Pat Bagley.
Rotary is a volunteer organization with 33,000 clubs in over 200 countries. Rotary club members represent a crosssection of business and professional leaders around the world. These 1.2 million men and women donate their expertise, time, and funds to support local and international projects that address challenges affecting the world today, such as hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and disease. Rotary’s flagship program is its effort to eradicate polio worldwide. The Rotary Club of Cookeville is 140 members strong. We are united with the worldwide association of Rotary clubs under the motto “Service Above Self”. Our club meets every Wednesday at noon at the Leslie Town Centre. We invite you to visit us, or check us out on Facebook, and see what it means to be a part of the family of Rotary!
See PrOfeSSiOnALS, Page 15
Thank you for making us the Best of the Best! We appreciate your vote!
Masters 278 Dry Valley Road Algood, TN 38506 (931)537-6524
Cookeville’s Best of the Best Gift Shop! Thank you for your continued support.
Sylvia J. Burton, RN, NHA, Executive Director 5-Star Rating from CMS AHCA Silver Award Winner State Malcolm Baldrige Award Winner Herald-Citizen Best of the Best 2013
6 N. Jef ferson, Cookeville • 931-372-7688
HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013 — A15
BEST OF THE BEST
Professionals Thanks For Nominating Us Pet Groomer/ Pet Boarding Resort
DOG and Company 29 E. 1st St., Cookeville
528-bark (2275) www.dogandco-boutique.com facebook/DogAndCompanyCookeville Ty Kernea | Herald-Citizen
Presley funeral Home — owned by Bryant Presley, left, and son Seth Presley — was voted “Best of the Best” by Herald-Citizen readers.
from
Trust of the Cumberlands 808 W. Main St., Livingston (931) 823-5648
from Page 14
Jeweler Matt Phillips The Jewelry Emporium 377 W. Jackson St., Cookeville (931) 526-8366 Florist Red White & Bloom Flowers and Gifts 4655 Hillrose Dr., Baxter (931) 432-5734 Bank Teller Marisa Watson American Bank &
THANK YOU!
Insurance Agency Swallows-Newman Insurance Agency 480 Neal St., Cookeville (931) 526-4025 Insurance Agent Rocky Matlock Matlock Insurance 136 E. Spring St., Cookeville (931) 372-8023 See ProfeSSionalS, Page 16
Optometrist
Thanks to our patients for voting for us best of the best in the Herald-Citizen Reader’s Choice Awards 2013.
us c o F r u O u! o Y n o s i Dr. Garrett Shepherd & Dr. Jonathan Coble
45 N. Dixie Ave • 526-2022
www.cookevillevision.com
The Swallows Agencies Serving the Upper Cumberland Since 1956
Thanks for Voting Us #1 Insurance Company in the Upper Cumberland
Th Thank You for choosing us as the Upper Cumberland’s Best Carpet / Flooring Store!
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Installed 275 S. Willow Cookeville, TN
Bowman’s Carpet Outlet 931-528-5728 CARPET * VINYL LAMINATE www.bowmanscarpetoutlet.com
931-528-5728 275 S. Willow Ave. Cookeville, TN.
A16 — HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013
BEST OF THE BEST
Professionals Matt Phillips of The Jewelry emporium shows off some diamond rings. He was voted as “Best of the Best” by HeraldCitizen readers in the jeweler category. Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
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Investment Broker Steve Boots UBS 115 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville (931) 528-5426
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Local Radio DJ Philip Gibbons County Giant 94.7 Local Band The Back Roads Band Country and Southern Rock, Cookeville (931) 260-7419 Local Newspaper Columnist Amy Davis Herald-Citizen 1300 Neal St., Cookeville (931) 526-9715 See ProfeSSionalS, Page 17
Thank You!
Thank You!! For Voting Us Best Carpet Cleaner 2013
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Cumberland C u m b e r l a n d Carpet C a r p e t Cleaning Cleaning We offer home cleaning, commercial cleaning, and boat cleaning.
528 E. Spring Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931)520-8651 www.cumberlandcarpetcleaning.com
HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013 — A17
BEST OF THE BEST
Thanks for your Votes!
Professionals
Ellie Odom Medlin was voted “Best of the Best” in photography by readers of the Herald-Citizen. Abby Weeden
From Page 16
Veteranarian Dr. Thomas A. Holt Animal Medical Clinic PC 1325 Crescent Dr., Cookeville (931) 528-5885
229 2 2 9 E. E . Spring S p r i n g St., S t . , Cookeville, Co o k e v i l l e , TN T N 38501 3 8 5 0 1 - 931-261-4002 931-261-4002
Thank You For Voting Us Algood Stop N Go
Funeral Home Presley Funeral Home 695 Buffalo Valley Road, Cookeville (931) 528-1044 Pet Groomer Dog & Company Pet Boutique 29 E. 1st St. Ste. A Cookeville (931) 528-2275 Pet Boarding/Resort Dog & Company Pet Boutique 29 E. 1st St. Ste. A Cookeville (931) 528-2275
Minister Willow Ave. church of Christ salutes our former minister
Best Breakfast
Clarence DeLoach
for being named “Best Minister” in the recent HeraldCitizen poll. Bro. DeLoach was the minister at Willow Ave. from 1977-1988 and again from 2006-2010. Although he is retired from full-time work, Bro. DeLoach continues to preach and teach as he has done for the past 60+ years.
Thank you, Bro. DeLoach,
for your long years of service to the Lord’s church.
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2010 Burton Branch Rd. 537-2101 facebook.com/AlgoodStopnGo
#1 BECAUSE OF OUR PEOPLE #1 BECAUSE OF YOU! Join us as we congratulate Veronica Clouse, RN, who was voted Cookeville' s Best Nurse in the HERALD-CITIZEN reader' s poll. It' s people like Veronica and our many dedicated doctors, nurses and staff who make us the proven choice by proving themselves every day.
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SOURCE FOR PROVEN CARE
Physician Referral: 931-783-2571 or toll-free 877-DRS-CRMC + crmchealth.org
A18 — HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013
BEST OF THE BEST
On and Off the Road
Ty Kernea | Herald-Citizen
Happy to have been voted “Best of the Best” by Herald-Citizen readers in the new vehicle dealer category are, from left, Eric Carwile, F and I manager; Aaron Norvell, Doug Looper, Ralph Thornton and Todd Borski, sales consultants; and Don Hyatt, sales manager.
New Vehicle Dealer Carlen Chevrolet 330 W. Spring St., Cookeville (931) 526-2163 Used Vehicle Dealer Cumberland Automotive 1540 Interstate Dr., Cookeville (931) 526-5600 Car salesman Jeffery Cummings, Nissan of Cookeville 501 Neal St., Cookeville (931) 528-7715 Auto Body Shop Jeff Young Collision Center 1501 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville (931) 372-8200 Tires BK Luna, Luna & Son Tire 328 N. Spring St., Sparta (931) 836-2133 Muffler Shop Volunteer Muffler 555 W. Broad St.,
Larry Nabors is owner of Nabors I-40 Service, which was voted “Best of the Best” in wrecker service and towing by Herald-Citizen readers.
Cookeville (931) 528-8521
Dr. Bert Geer and
Auto Repair South Willow Auto Clinic 640 S. Willow Ave., Cookeville (931) 528-2625 Auto Parts Store Auto Zone 558 S. Willow Ave., Cookeville (931) 526-3649 632 W. Main St., Algood (931) 537-9096
Congratulates their nurse
Rebecca Meadows for being named Herald-Citizen’s
Nurse
Motorcycle/ATV Dealer Mid-State Motorsports 1191 S. Walnut Ave., Cookeville (931) 528-5504 Wrecker Service/Towing Nabors I-40 Service 1547 E. Spring St. Cookeville 931-526-1916
100 W. 3rd St. Cookeville
931-528-9047 www.cookevillegynecology.com
Gas Station Brian’s Corner Market 2509 Buck Mountain Road, Cookeville (931) 537-2509
Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Thanks For Voting Us Best Tire Shop for 2013
No. 1 in Local News
Herald-Citizen 526-9715
BK LUNA 328 N. Spring St. • Sparta, TN 931-836-2133 1547 E Spring St, Cookeville, TN 38506 • (931) 526-1916
HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013 — A19
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Recreation cityScape’s Fall Fun Fest was chosen as the “Best of the Best” for community event or festival by Herald-Citizen readers. Ty Kernea | Herald-Citizen
cookeville Rotary was voted “Best of the Best” in the civic club category by readers of the Herald-citizen. Gathering under the new White Plains academy gazebo — a joint effort of the club and the school — are, in front, from left, Phillip Baker, cookeville Rotary president; students Donnie Hiers, Shawn Lawson, christina taylor, Justin Kearns and Danoel Vitervo; White Plains teacher Lloyd covington; and, in back, Jason Lankford, Rotary service projects director; and ed Jared, Rotary club.
Community Event or Festival CityScape’s Fall Fun Fest Cookeville’s main street festival Civic Club Cookeville Rotary County Attraction Putnam County Fair City Attraction Dogwood Park East Broad St., Cookeville Sporting Goods Store Sportshouse 55 S. Willow Ave., Cookeville (931) 372-9002
See RecReation, Page 20
No. 1 in Local News
Herald-Citizen 526-9715
A20 — HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013
BEST OF THE BEST H-C readers voted the Putnam county agricultural and industrial Fair as “Best of the Best” in the county attraction category. Little Jacob Hunter enjoys a ride on the mini ferris wheel during last year’s fair. Ty Kernea | Herald-Citizen
Recreation 1999 E Spring St., Cookeville (931) 520-7500
From Page 19
Hunting/Fishing Gear Store Outdoor Junction
See RecReation, Page 21
Beauty Barber Shop Gentleman’s Barber 245 W. 8th St., Cookeville (931) 528-1090
Tanning Salon Millenium Tanning 377 W. Jackson St., Cookeville (931) 526-5458
Barber Chad Campbell Campbell’s Barber Shop 229 E. Spring St. (931) 261-4002
Nail Technician Melissa Williams The Nail Shop 889 D S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville (931) 520-3949
53 W. Broad St., Cookeville
Thank you Cookeville for supporting our local restaurants.
Family Friendly
New Orleans Atmosphere
Courteous Staff
Green Tomatoes Rack of Lamb Blackened Filet And the Number 1 Reason...You! Thank You Friends!
MONDAY – SATURDAY 11:00AM – 10:00PM SUNDAY 10:30AM – 10:00PM OUR LOUNGE IS OPEN EVERY NIGHT 10:00PM – 2:00AM
HERALD-CITIZEN, Cookeville, Tenn. — www.herald-citizen.com — Sunday, August 11, 2013 — A21
BEST OF THE BEST
Recreation Thank You
Todd Hudson, co-owner of Sportshouse (along with Mark Mason), talks baseball bats with Kyle Davis, 9. Sportshouse was chosen by Herald-Citizen readers as “Best of the Best” for sporting goods.
for choosing the
Original Gondola Best of the Best Italian Restaurant in the Upper Cumberland.
Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Everyone at the Gondola is humbled by your vote and we appreciate the opportunity to serve you. From Page 20
Tradition and Quality Service since 1970
1156 South Jefferson Avenue Cookeville, TN 38506 931-854-1466
Health Club Cookeville Fitness Center 444 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville (931) 528-8446
Thank You for voting me Best of the Best Photographer 2013
Martial Arts School Jack Scott United Karate Studio 601 E. 10th St., Cookeville (931) 528-1739 Dance School Piper’s Dance & Fitness Studio 341 S. Willow Ave., Cookeville (931) 319-6000 Golf Course White Plains Golf Course 4000 Plantation Dr., Cookeville (931) 537-6397
Specializing in Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts • Furniture • Glassware
• Lighting • Military Relics
• Guitars • Bronze
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BEST OF THE BEST
Restaurants Sharon DeFosche, owner of World Foods, chats with employee Haley Smith in front of her restaurant — which was voted the “Best of the Best” for lunch by Herald-Citizen readers — at 22 n. Cedar Street. Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Thank You so much to all our friends who voted us
For The Third Year In A Row Lawn & Garden Equipment Repair Rector Lawn & Garden 44 CC Camp Road Cookeville Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Showing off a tasty sub sandwich at Fire House Subs are, from left, erik Skottegard, team member; Lori Benassi, team member; Chetan Patel, owner; and Rachel nichols, general manager. the subs at Fire House Subs were deemed “Best of the Best” by Herald-Citizen readers.
Breakfast Algood Stop & Go 2010 Burton Branch Road, Cookeville (931) 537-2101 Lunch World Foods 22 N. Cedar St., Cookeville (931) 528-5090 Dinner Crawdaddy’s West Side Grill 53 W. Broad St., Cookeville (931) 526-4660 Pizza Marco’s Pizza 447 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville (931) 372-1200 Hamburgers Father Tom’s Pub 32 N. Cedar Ave.,
Cookeville (931) 854-9484 Oriental A Taste of China 1068 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville (931) 526-9388 Italian Gondola 1156 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville (931) 854-1466 Mexican El Tapatio 190 S. Willow Ave., Cookeville (931) 520-4393, 900 S. Jefferson Ave. (931) 372-0246 Subs Fire House Subs 670 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville (931) 854-9176
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Barbecue Bobby Q’s 1070 N. Washington Ave., Cookeville (931) 526-1024 See ReStauRantS Page 23
526-5516
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BEST OF THE BEST
Schools
Thanks for Choosing Nick’s as Best of the Best S t e a k • Seafood Steak S e a f o o d • Pasta Pa s t a • Chicken C h i cke n • SSalad a l a d • SStir-Fry t i r - F r y • SSandwiches a n dw i c h e s
Algood Middle School Principal Tim Martin was chosen as “Best of the Best” by Herald-Citizen readers in the principal category. Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
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Tues - Fri 11:00am-9:30pm Sat 4:00-9:30pm • Sun 10:30am-2:30pm
Day Care London Bridge Childcare 1175 E. 10th St., Cookeville (931) 528-6860 School Algood Elementary 2525 Old Walton Road, Cookeville (931) 303-0362 School Principal Tim Martin Algood Middle School 540 Dry Valley Road, Cookeville (931) 537-6141 School Teacher Carissa Comer Algood Elementary 2525 Old Walton Road, Cookeville (931) 303-0362
Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Carissa Comer, first grade teacher at Algood Elementary, was voted “Best of the Best” by Herald-Citizen readers.
Restaurants
Thank You!
Amy Davis | Herald-Citizen
Luke Davis, 4, happily accepts an ice cream cone from Sarah Mapes of Cream City Ice Cream and Coffee House. The shop was voted “Best of the Best” for desserts by readers of the Herald-Citizen.
Desserts
Desserts
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Desserts Cream City Ice Cream & Coffee House 119 W. Broad St., Cookeville (931) 528-2732 Fine Dining/Atmosphere Nick’s 895 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville (931) 528-1434
THANK YOU Upper Cumberland for voting us Best Of The Best! FREE DELIVERY FINANCING AVAILABLE
528-6467
749 S. JEFFERSON AVE COOKEVILLE
As a special thank you Double Scoop for the price of a Single (Mention you saw this in the Herald-Citizen for this deal) Offer expires Sept. 15, 2013
Party Room Rentals $25 per hour
119 West Broad Street., Cookeville • 931-528-2732 Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 12pm-10pm
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