In This Very Room is now open. They held a ribbon cutting today at 2:00pm to mark the occasion. Patriot Bank provided the money ribbon and the delicious food and Vice Mayor Ed Timberlake cut the ribbon.

In This Very Room is located at 1618 Highway 51 S, Suite 1 in Covington. You can reach them at 901-476-1010 or email Lee at delashaj@aol.com.

"Family Care Center has Moved"

Family Care Center has moved to a brand new location. They are now located at 1721 Highway 51 South in Covington. Dr. Chandra and her staff celebrated with a ribbon cutting this morning. It was really cold outside today, but the Covington-Tipton County Chamber Members were all smiles. They bundled up before heading outside to take the picture. Vice Mayor Ed Timberlake did the honors.

After the ribbon was cut, guests and staff went inside to thaw out and enjoy delicious refreshments provided by Dr. Chandra and her office.

Santa Claus and Christmas Cheer

Santa Claus is coming to town...December the 13th! The Covington-Tipton County Junior Auxiliary is hosting "Breakfast with Santa" at Covington Integrated Arts Academy, located on Bert Johnston Drive, from 8:30 am until 10:30am. Come dine with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves. Each family will receive one 4x6 photo.
The cost for this event is $5.00 and no reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased the morning of the event. To learn more about the JA's visit http://www.covington-tiptonja.blogspot.com/.

Also on December the 13th.....

Elaine Weir Watkins, local author of Family and Other Oddities, will be at Past Time Antiques, located at 201 S. Main Street on the historic square in Covington, signing her newest book, Conversations at the Kitchen Table. The book signing will begin at 9:00 am and go until noon.

"Festival of Trees"

The 4th Annual Festival of Trees is winding down. Today is the last day to cast your vote and help determine the winner of this years festival.

The 4th Annual Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Participants pay a fee and then provide and decorate trees to be viewed and judged by the community. Winners of the Festival receive bragging rights (and a plaque)!

The competition was stiff this year. Amy Howard, a teacher from Crestview Elementary, always comes up with a fun design. For the past two years, she has created magnificent trees for competition, each year a little more grand.

This year was no different. Clifford the Big Red Dog stands approximately 10 feet tall and is covered with books, toy dogs and lights.

Michelle Woodard, a local dentist, entered an adorable "Sugar Free Candy"Tree and Freckled Frog's pink and blue tree was inspired by a beautiful Faith Hill song, "A Baby Changes Everything" There were 26 participants in all this year.

Throughout the week buses from the local Preschools filled the square in Downtown Covington as children came to see the trees and visit with Santa .

This annual event has become a holiday tradition for Covington and Tipton County. To learn more about the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse visit them at http://www.carlperkinscenter.org/.

"The Ruffin Theater"

Well folks, winter is here! The Festival of Trees, Christmas Parades and bundled up shoppers mean Christmas is around the corner. If you missed the parade, don't worry! There are still plenty of things to do around town. The Ruffin Theater will have six shows of "A Christmas Carol" live on stage featuring some of Tipton Countys most talented actors. The first show starts December the 12th at 7:00 pm. To get a complete listing visit http://www.ruffintheater.org/

The Ruffin will also host a wonderful Chritmas special performed by "The Standards" If you have kids, this is a show you don't want to miss. They will be performing December 23rd at 7:00 pm.