Health
Foster gives COVID update
By ALLEN FOSTER County Mayor For The Vista COVID-19 Update Cumberland County is seeing a surge in COVID-19 infections as the Delta variant continues to spread. According to Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, almost all COVID-19 related deaths are occurring among the unvaccinated. They account for 93% of all cases, 95% of all deaths and 90% […]
10Aug2021 | ContinuedMayor Foster addresses trauma, vaccine, and COVID
By ALLEN FOSTER For The Vista We all know individuals and families who have suffered the trauma associated with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). These are stressful or traumatic experiences such as abuse, neglect and family dysfunction that change how a child’s brain develops and which can lead to long-term challenges in health and behavior. As […]
5May2021 | ContinuedShow support to Police Chief Williams
By BOARD OF DIRECTORS For The Vista As many of you are aware, on Sunday night a house fire broke out at the home of Chief of Police Mike Williams. The house was completely destroyed and Michael Williams and his family lost everything. Over the last few days we have been overwhelmed with the generosity […]
13Apr2021 | ContinuedHilltoppers celebrates National Disability Awareness Month
By MARY LAMP For The Vista October is National Disability Employment Awareness month. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the federal disability employment awareness month and the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This month we celebrate the many contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and recognize the contribution of employers […]
20Oct2020 | ContinuedHyder’s story is an inspiration to all of us
By MARY SCANTZ For The Vista Many in Cumberland County know 2nd District County Commissioner Nancy Hyder as an active and hard-driving woman. Several years ago, due to medical complications, she wasn’t certain she’d ever be active or hard-driving again. Or even if she’d be able to walk. She was told she’d be wheelchair-bound. Today […]
6Oct2020 | ContinuedMayor Foster updates on coronavirus, Census
By ALLEN FOSTER COUNTY MAYOR For The Vista COVID-19 Update (difference from previous day) What are active cases? I get this question often. The number of active cases is based on the number of total cases minus the number of deaths and the number of recovered cases. TDH defines “recovered” as people who (1) have […]
4Aug2020 | ContinuedMayor Foster’s updates on coronavirus, Census
By ALLEN FOSTER COUNTY MAYOR For The Vista Cumberland County COVID-19 Update 75 active cases (-3 from previous day) 247 positive cases (+3 from previous day) 166 recovered (+5 from previous day) 6 deaths officially reported (+1 from previous day) 19 hospitalizations (+2 from previous day) * 8,838 negative tests (+193 from previous day) 2.72% […]
22Jul2020 | ContinuedFairfield Glade mourns the loss of one of its own due possibly to Covid-19
By KEN FLIERL President, Glade Board of Directors For The Vista The Fairfield Glade Police Department responded to a reported death at a residence in Fairfield Glade on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Upon arrival they were notified by bystanders at the scene that the person who was deceased may have been positive for the Coronavirus. […]
10Jun2020 | ContinuedMayor Foster provides latest county statistics
For The Vista There is a lot of new information about Governor Lee’s Executive Order 38 after the COVID-19 statistics below, so please read it all to understand the additional guidelines. I won’t be sending an email newsletter over the long weekend, but you can still keep updated on what is going on. My social […]
28May2020 | ContinuedBreak the stigma and recognize Mental Health Month
By SHARON HILTON For The Vista May is Mental Health Month across the United States, with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of mental health and stopping the stigma associated with mental health problems. As a nation, we are at an unprecedented time to focus on maintaining mental health. As we deal […]
19May2020 | ContinuedTake caution as a caregiver
By Mike Williams Glade Police Chief For The Vista Being a caregiver during any time is stressful but during this pandemic it is extremely stressful. Here are some help tips from the American Red Cross for caregivers: Use healthy practices. As a caregiver you should take all the precautions you can to avoid becoming infected […]
28Apr2020 | ContinuedClub gives update on COVID-19
By KEN FLIERL Board President For The Vista We all want to return to life and business as usual as soon as possible, and we have shared with you that we take the financial impact of our actions seriously. The Presidential guidance issued yesterday has delegated the decision making authority to the individual state Governors. We […]
21Apr2020 | ContinuedWilliams gives tips to fight COVID-19
By MIKE WILLIAMS Glade Police Chief For The Vista This quarantine has us all worried. We worry about ourselves, our family, our financial situation and many other things. Watching 24 hours of news coverage is not the answer. We all manage stress differently. We all react in different ways. Who ever thought we could walk […]
21Apr2020 | ContinuedMayor Foster gives information about COVID-19
By ALLEN FOSTER CC Mayor For The Vista According to the Tennessee Department of Health, forty residents of Cumberland County have tested positive for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, 686 have tested negative, and 6 have recovered. Contact tracing is standard in all cases, so if you have been in close contact with someone that has […]
15Apr2020 | ContinuedMarch Sadness
Sports world becomes victim to Coronavirus The global pandemic that is COVID-19, or more recognizable as Coronavirus, is taking more than 110 countries by storm. One of those is right here in America. On Wednesday, March 11 at around 9:30 P.M., there were 656 confirmed cases of the virus as well as 35 deaths. As […]
17Mar2020 | ContinuedBetter safe than sorry: Avoiding Coronavirus
By MIKE WILLIAMS Glade Police Chief For The Vista With the new confirmed case of Coronavirus in Tennessee, there is no need to panic. That is 1 of 7 million people. Chances of you contracting the disease are almost zero but we all must prepare. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some causing illness […]
10Mar2020 | ContinuedAs you exercise in the Glade, listen to your heart
By MIKE WILLIAMS Glade Police Chief For The Vista During February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to news anchors and neighborhoods to online communities, this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of […]
25Feb2020 | ContinuedA look at Tennessee’s mental health
For The Vista A new study has found that Tennessee is the No. 28 state for mental health workers. As the stigma surrounding mental health continues to lessen, more Americans than ever are embracing therapy and other tools for coping with emotional problems. As a result, the job outlook for mental health workers is among […]
11Feb2020 | ContinuedGlade offers 14 trails to get you grounded
By BOARD OF DIRECTORS For The Vista Before 2012 there was just one hiking trail in Fairfield Glade. Built in the mid-1970s, it ran from the Overlook in the Windsor Bluff Section down to Daddy’s Creek. One way in and out. By 2013, trails had become an official part of the Community Club with governance […]
6Sep2019 | ContinuedProtect your pup from Lyme Disease
By FAIRFIELD GLADE DOG PARK BOARD For The Vista This month is Lyme Awareness Month. Unfortunately, it’s the time of the year when ticks are out in full force! Here, in the Glade, we are surrounded by nature, and those ticks like to take advantage of every opportunity they can to get their “blood meal” […]
24May2019 | Continued