The kids are out of school for fall break, and if you’re already wondering how to keep them entertained all week, we’ve got a few ideas. From pumpkin patches and nature trails to swimming, library programs and Halloween fun, there are plenty of things to do in and around Tipton County without spending a fortune […]
Read MoreTipton County records 29 new business licenses in September 2026
Twenty-nine new businesses registered with the Tipton County Clerk’s Office in September, ranging from a pizza spot in Burlison to a mobile pet groomer in Drummonds. The list, which covers licenses filed Sept. 1-30, 2026, leans heavily toward building and skilled trades. Ten of the new businesses are contractors, electricians, welders, handymen or home builders, […]
Read MoreSake vs. Tekila, Ming’s rebound during re-inspection: Tipton County Restaurant Inspections, Sept. 20-26, 2026
Tipton County health inspectors made 19 visits to 15 restaurants and other food establishments the week of Sept. 20-26. One Covington buffet posted the week’s lowest score, but a same-day recheck brought its grade back up. Everything else came in at 97 or better. Lowest score: Ming’s Buffet & Grill Ming’s Buffet & Grill, 1655 […]
Read MoreSake vs. Tekila earns 71 on inspection just weeks after opening: Tipton County Health Inspections, Aug. 31-Sept. 18, 2026
A Covington restaurant with a sushi station drew the lowest health inspection score in Tipton County from Aug. 31 through Sept. 18, while a Mexican restaurant that scored 68 in late August came back with a 97 on its follow-up visit. The Tennessee Department of Health conducted 36 inspections at 29 Tipton County establishments during […]
Read MoreEl Presidente again cited for inadequate control over food storage and sanitation: Tipton County Health Inspections, Aug. 24-28, 2026
Tipton County’s latest round of food safety inspections, covering Aug. 24-28, 2026, produced reports on seven inspections across five restaurants and two elementary school cafeterias, with scores ranging from a perfect 100 down to a concerning 68. El Presidente Mexican Restaurant on Highway 51 in Covington posted the week’s lowest score, a 68, during a […]
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