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TVA Considers Sale of Tennessee River Waterfront
The Bellefonte Nuclear Generating Station in Hollywood, Ala., was never completed, and now the TVA this week at its board meeting is considering the sale of the land. (TVA)
The future of a 1,600-acre site on the Tennessee River could be decided this week. The Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors, at its meeting on Thursday, is expected to consider the possible sale of land originally allocated for the Bellefonte Nuclear Generating Station that was never completed. Although the land actually is in Hollywood, Ala., Steve Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, said water doesn’t have boundaries and the river flows back into west Tennessee. “This is a very very important waterway to the state of Tennessee and to people who recreate and use the Tennessee River,” he said, “so we believe that this should be part of a strategy to reclaim some of this property for the greater public good.” The property includes existing switchyard and transmission interconnections, of which the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy would like the TVA to maintain ownership to pursue clean, renewable energy. A public comment period preceded this week’s meeting, and the board on Thursday will consider feedback as it determines whether to explore development options. Smith said protecting the area from another nuclear facility or potentially environmentally harmful industry is TVA’s responsibility, and he and others would like to see it maintain possession of the waterfront acreage as part of Guntersville Reservoir. “We believe it is a high responsibility of the Tennessee Valley Authority to protect the river,” he said. “That’s one of the original missions of TVA, and we think this is an appropriate time for the Board of Directors to reclaim that land for the greater public good.” Smith said his organization would support development inland of the riverfront that is environmentally conscious and supportive of recreation and wildlife. If TVA opts to sell the property, it likely would be sold through public auction.
Motlow State Summer Basketball Camps Begin June 13
Motlow State Community College has scheduled four separate summer basketball camps, all open to both boys and girls ages 6-15, according to Bucks’ head coach JT Burton.
Registration flyers are available on the Motlow athletics web site at MotlowSports.com. All camps will be held at Motlow’s Copperweld Arena inside Nisbett Center on the Moore County campus.
The first camp is a Fundamental Skills Camp scheduled for June 13-16. Each days’ session will run from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The cost per camper is $175. Fundamental Skills Camp will focus on teaching the basic fundamental skills of basketball. Campers will be grouped by age, grade and ability.
Next comes a Shooting Camp June 20-21. Each day is from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and the cost is $75. This camp will focus on all aspects of shooting technique from lay-ups to three-point shooting to free-throw shooting.
The third camp is also in June. The Post Skills Camp is June 23-24 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and the cost is $75. This camp will focus on every aspect of post play both offensively and defensively. Instruction will include the little things that can give a post player the competitive advantage.
The final camp is a second Fundamental Skills Camp and runs July 25 – 28. Each days’ session will last from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and the cost is $175.
For further information regarding Motlow’s summer basketball camps contact Bucks’ Head Coach JT Burton at 931-393-1620 or by email at jtburton@mscc.edu.
Visit the official website of Motlow Athletics at <www.motlowsports.com> for rosters, schedules, stats and more. Interact with Motlow Athletics at <Facebook/MotlowSports> and <Twitter@MotlowSports>.
CCMS Lady Raiders Take CTC Conference Title, Boys Finish 2nd
The CTC Champion Lady Raider track team of Coffee County Middle School(Photo Provided)
The Lady Raider track team of Coffee County Middle School won their 4th straight CTC Conference Track Meet on Wednesday as they finished first out of a field of 6 teams. The Lady Raiders dominated the relay races and scored well in each of the field events to finish comfortably ahead of West Tullahoma for the crown. The final scores in girls’ competition was Coffee County 121, West Tullahoma 69, South Franklin 64, Warren County 45, North Franklin 42 and East Tullahoma 11
The CTC runner-up Red Raider track team of Coffee County Middle School(Photo Provided)
The Red Raiders had several strong performances in the field events, and a 1st place finish in the 4x200M relay, but came up just short to West Tullahoma finishing in 2nd place for the 2nd consecutive year. This is the 6th straight year for the Red Raiders to finish in the top 2 in the conference. For the boys scores: West Tullahoma 93, Coffee County 84, South Franklin 60, North Franklin 56, East Tullahoma 41 and Warren County 33
Individual finishers for Coffee County were:
Jenna Garretson
Girls
Shot Put: Marissa Douglass-2nd
Discus: Marissa Douglass-1st, Marley Perry-4th
High Jump: Julia Duncan & Jenna Garretson 3rd (Tie)
Long Jump: Jenna Garretson-1st, Julia Duncan-2nd
4x100m relay: 1st-Gracie Pippenger, Laura Bogard, Ashley Evans, Marissa Douglass
1600m: Kaytee Christian-6th
100m: Marissa Douglass-2nd, Karie Wooten-6th
4x200m relay: 1st-Gracie Pippenger, Ashley Evans, Mady Gravitt, Willow Hobbs
400m: Ryan Green-3rd, Emilee Roberson-5th
800m: Felicia Medina-2nd, Jasie Willis-6th
200m: Willow Hobbs-2nd, Jenna Garretson-3rd
4x400m relay: 1st-Journey Arnold, Emilee Roberson, Emma Singleton, Jade Arnold
Hayden Skipper
Boys
Shot Put: Brandon Jernigan-2nd, Gilberto Infante-3rd
Discus: Brandon Jernigan-2nd, Gilberto Infante-3rd
High Jump: Hayden Skipper-2nd, Blanton Brown-3rd
Long Jump: Blanton Brown-2nd, Hayden Skipper-5th
4x100m relay: 4th-Blanton Brown, Gabe Sons, Gilberto Infante, Hayden Skipper
1600m: Larson Meltzer-4th
4x200m relay: 1st-Blanton Brown, Gabe Sons, Gilberto Infante, Hayden Skipper
400m: Jalen Morris-2nd
4x400m relay: 3rd-Jalen Morris, Larson Meltzer, Landon Crabtree, Tucker Anderson
5/4/16 — Harry Foy Brooks
Harry Foy Brooks Jr, age 82, of Tullahoma passed this life on Wednesday,
May 4, 2016 at his residence. No services are scheduled.
Mr. Brooks, a native of Chattanooga, was the son of the late Harry F and
Margaret Hisey Brooks. He was a U S Army veteran and a member of Highland
Baptist Church. He was an Instrument Technician at AERO.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Bill
Brooks.
He is survived by his wife, Opal Brooks of Tullahoma; one son, David Brooks
and his wife, Leda of Lynchburg; two daughters, Renee Oakley and her
husband, Jim of Tullahoma and Jan Jewett of Las Vegas, NV; one sister,
Susanne Justin of Nashville; one grandchild, Codey Brooks of Manchester and
one great grandchild, Weston Brooks.
DAVES-CULBERTSON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
5/11/16 — Douglas K. Braston
Douglas Kirk Braston, age 60, of Tullahoma passed this life on Tuesday,
May 3, 2016 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Funeral Services are
scheduled for Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Church of Christ at Cedar
Lane at 2 PM with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation with
the family will be from 1 PM until the service time.
Mr. Braston, a native of Tullahoma, was the son of the late William H.
Braston Sr. and the late Marion Moore Braston. Doug was an athlete at
West Middle and Tullahoma High School loving the game of basketball. He
was a member of the Church of Christ at Cedar Lane and enjoyed
spending time with his family. He also enjoyed going to the lake and
playing cards.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother,
William
H. Braston Jr.
Mr. Braston is survived by; two sons, Timothy Peterson of Tullahoma and
Douglas Braston Jr of McMinnville; two daughters, Topeka Kennerly and
Latonya Allgood, both of Winchester; four brothers, Robert Braston
(Vorketta) of Tullahoma, Jerry Braston ( Maxine) of McMinnville, Russell
Braston( Maxine) of Tullahoma, Harry Ray Braston (Sylvia) of
Tullahoma; four sisters, Ruby Nell Braston of Madisonville, KY, Mattie
Braston Hancock ( David) of Decatur, GA, Rita Braston of Tullahoma and
Leeann Braston of Decatur, GA; two grandchildren, Isaiah Kennerly and
Robert “R J” Allgood - Bynum; A devoted, Paula Anita Childress of
Tullahoma and good friend, Eddie Gray of Tullahoma.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
DAVES-CULBERTSON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
5/4/16
Birthdays:
Bianca Woods, 16 — Pizza Winner!
Randy Nickolson, 58
Kaylin Britt, 9
Jeffery Teal, 37
Destiny Trussell, 18
Doug Thomas
Substitute Teacher Allegedly Strikes Student
Jennifer Huskey… Photo provided by the CCSD
A Tullahoma woman was arrested April 27 on charges of child abuse neglect or neglect in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred at Bel Aire School last February.
According to a warrant obtained by Tullahoma Police Investigator Rana Pawlowski, Jennifer D. Huskey,35 of Crestwood Drive, Tullahoma was charged with an incident that allegedly occurred while she was substitute teaching at the school.
She is accused of “back handing” a student at the school in the mouth.
The warrant alleges that when she allegedly struck the child she caused his lip to bleed. He then stated that he needed to go tell and she refused to allow him to leave the room.
The boy allegedly stated that he was looking for his paper on the teacher’s desk when the incident occurred.
Huskey is to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court May 9 on the charges. She is free on a $10,000 bond.
Kidnapping Charges Filed Against Manchester Man
A Manchester man was arrested April 30 after he allegedly kidnapped three people. Bobby Joe Wade, 57, of Interstate Drive Manchester was named in an eight count indictment by the April term of the Coffee County Grand Jury for three counts of especially aggravated kidnapping, three counts of aggravated assault, aggravated robbery and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
Coffee County Sheriff’s Investigator James Sherrill alleges that on Jan. 15 Wade held the three people against their will by holding a shotgun on them and took money from one of the three.
The indictments also allege that Wade carried the shotgun for the purpose of going armed during the commission of a dangerous crime. (Tullahoma News)
Fire at Historic Hotel
Wartrace Hotel before fire.
Crews believe the fire started on the second floor of the music hall and hotel on Spring Street in Wartrace just before 8 p.m.
The second and third floors sustained smoke damage. A water line also broke on the second floor, leading to water damage on the first.
The initial investigation suggests the fire was not suspicious in nature.
The building remained taped off early Tuesday morning as authorities continue to investigate.
The hotel, currently for sale, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Firefighters from Bell Buckle, Flat Creek and the Bedford County Fire Department main headquarters backed up Wartrace.
Moore County Woman Facing 150-plus counts of Identity Theft
Esther Jill Lewis of Moore County has been charged with 150-plus counts of identity theft in the past 60 days.
The Metro Moore County Sheriff’s Department says that, Lewis age 53, was arrested about two weeks ago on 74 counts of identity theft, as well as two counts of theft of property up to $500.
This adds to the 90-count indictment of the same charges on the same victim from Moore County’s previous Grand Jury Meeting. Lewis is being held in Coffee County Jail on $100,000 bond.
Her Circuit Court appearance date has been set for May 20, 2016 in Moore County.