Environment

Tipton County Earth Fest 2012

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Friday, April 6th, 2012, 8:31am

Keep Tipton County beautiful presents Earth Day 2012 on Saturday, April 21 from 10AM-2PM.

The event will be held at the Tipton County Veteran's Museum and Nature Center, 751 Bert Johnston Avenue in Covington.

There will be free rock climbing, food, live animals, plants, face painting, butterfly gardening, bird feeders and crafts.

Its a free framily event with hands on activities for all ages.

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2012 Lawn & Garden EXPO - Tipton County Master Gardeners

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Thursday, March 29th, 2012, 8:18am

2012 Lawn & Garden EXPO - Tipton County Master Gardeners

Lawn & Garden EXPO Saturday, April 14, 2012, 8AM-3PMBrighton Middle School7785 Hwy 51 South (West at traffic light)- Brighton TNwww.tiptoncountymastergardeners.com 901-476-0231 Tipton County Master Gardeners will host a Lawn & Garden EXPO - with no admission charge. This year marks the 5th year for this event.

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April is TN Safe Digging Month

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Thursday, March 29th, 2012, 7:13am

Gov. Bill Haslam has issued a proclamation announcing April as Tennessee Safe Digging Month. The proclamation reminds Tennessee homeowners to call 811 before starting any outdoor digging projects.

April marks the start of spring digging season, so the City of Munford, Tennessee and Gov. Haslam are encouraging homeowners to call 811 before they dig to prevent injuries, property damage and inconvenient outages.

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Clean up, fix up Covington set for April 7 - 14

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 7:50am

COVINGTONTHE HEART OF TIPTON COUNTY

CLEAN UP/ FIX UP Covington

APRIL 7TH – April 14th 2012

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Eco Expo!

Submitted by Kym Clark on Friday, January 6th, 12:50 pm

The hugely successful Eco Expo is back with even more exhibitors showing us how to treat our earth more gently with green products, materials, services, and organizations.

Exhibitors will be offering ideas and information, and some will be selling their products and services.

The Expo is Sunday February 5th, 2012 from 11am until 3pm at Temple Israel--1376 East Massey Road...Memphis, TN.

For kids and adults of all ages, there’s something for everyone!

Learn, eat, explore, or just visit with some really nice people.

Remember the proverb, “Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents; it was loaned to you by your children.”

We are working together with our fellow community leaders and congregations of all faiths to help save the planet.

E-mail TIMemphisEcoExpo@msn.com or call Linda Kaplan 482-6473 for more information.

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Electrolux Names Construction Contractor

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Friday, December 30th, 2011, 9:10pm

Electrolux today named WG Yates & Sons Construction as its general contractor for the construction of its new North American Cooking Products manufacturing center in Memphis. Yates will be responsible for the management of the $80 million construction project.

In addition, the company announced that more than 50 percent of the $80 million construction spend would go to Memphis-area firms, with a minimum of 15 percent going to minority and women-owned area businesses. Electrolux originally committed to spend $30 million with local firms, and this represents a 50 percent increase in local spending. The company has already spent $5 million with 10 other local firms.

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Tennessee Energy Star Appliance Rebates Still Available

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Thursday, December 15th, 2011, 3:48pm

Tennessee Energy Star Appliance Rebates Still Available

Winter is upon us and more Tennesseans are flipping the switch on their heaters and discovering it is time to upgrade their systems. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s Energy Division reminds Tennesseans that there is still more than $1 million remaining for energy efficient appliance rebates for consumers who have upgraded to a qualifying Energy Star® appliance since April 22, 2010.

Since October 30, ECD’s Energy Division reports that 17,491 rebates, totaling $4,131,760, have been paid to Tennesseans through the program. Tennessee consumers can still purchase and install eligible Energy Star Appliances to replace less efficient models and receive a rebate debit card on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted. Applications must be postmarked by January 14, 2012. Tennesseans can track funds still remaining at http://teearp.efi.org.

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