If you read about the Civil Rights Movement, you’ll find reference to a lawsuit Ida B. Wells filed that foreshadowed events three-quarters of a century later. A few years ago, thanks to state ...

The hosting (RV) Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions watched the (RV) University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) sink 25 out of their attempted 28 free throws in Saturday’s Mid-South Confer-ence matchup.

The City of Henderson Fire Department will be hosting a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class on animals in disasters called “Animal Mods I and II” beginning at 2 p.m. February 19. This is a ...

Hello from Sweetlips. Hope this finds everyone well and that everyone is staying warm. It is once again that time of year. Our stew/bake sale will be Feb. 11 with a snow date of Feb. 18. There are ...

The 2024 Election season is upon us and folks will be heading to the polls soon. The Presidential Preference Primary will be held on March 5, 2024, with all precincts being open from 8 a.m. until 7 ...

American Pickers will return to the Chester County area in March 2024. The show is searching for unique finds and fascinating tales. The American Pickers are excited to return to Tennessee! They plan ...

Community Bank proudly announces the appointment of Victor Castro as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Castro has over 30 years of banking experience and has held ...

Pictured are, from left, Vivian Sanders (Chester County TriStar Princess), London Haines (Miss Chester County’s Outstanding Teen 2022), Holly Ferguson (Miss Chester County BBQ Festival 2023), Carol ...

The Chester County Board of Education recognized winners of last week’s Chester County Middle School individual class Spelling Bees. These students will compete Jan. 31 in a school-wide competition ...

On, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Sen. Page Walley announced Enville has been awarded a $525,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community ...

The Chester County Independent is a weekly newspaper, published on Thursdays, serving Chester County, Tennessee.

The Chester County High School Eagles and Eaglettes traveled to cross-county rival Scotts Hill last Tuesday night. The Lady Eagles were defeated 23-35, with a record of 0-3. The Eagles were victorious ...