If you are concerned that this area is loosing much of its rural atmosphere, you need to attend the quarterly meeting of PARQ. That stands for Perserve Our Area's Rural Qualities.

The organization will meet at 6:00 o'clock Thursday evening, July 28, 2016, at 373 Old Woodbury Pike in Readyville, TN.

The group's mission statement is: To preserve and protect the rural quality of life in the area; to serve as an information pool for the community; to support concerns such as recycling, historical site preservation, water and air quality, and to encourage community awareness and participation.

Dues are $10 a year for full membership and $5 for associate members.

Check their website, www.PARQ.org, for information about some of their projects and activities.

For more information organization or how to find the July 28th meeting, contact Thea Prince (615-563-8088) or Joan Jackson (615-563-2200).