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Accident On Hwy 55 Injures Cookeville Woman

A Cookeville woman suffered minor injuries when the car she was driving rear-ended a tractor trailer. It happened Wednesday morning on Highway 55 near Morrison.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 27 year old Heather Renner was driving eastbound on Highway 55 in a 2012 Nissan Altima when she was momentarily distracted and ran into the back of a flat-bed trailer. The tractor trailer was driven by 36 year old Mark Hale of McMinnville. Renner suffered minor injuries and was treated at Unity Medical Center in Manchester and released.

Report: TN Economic Recovery Leaves Some Families Behind

The Annie E. Casey Kids Count Data Book finds that Tennessee children continue to live in poverty, even after economic recovery. Photo credit: gaborfromhungary/morguefile.com

The year 2014 represents the best year of job growth in the nation since 1999, but that upturn is skipping over thousands of Tennessee families, according to a report released this week by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. According to the 2015 Kids Count Data Book, more than 390,000 children in the Volunteer State are living in poverty and 85,000 lack health insurance. Linda O’Neal, executive director of the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, said efforts to improve the lives of children all add up to a bigger picture. “For Tennessee children, today and in the coming months and years, what we do for them will have a lasting impact on their opportunities for success in school and in life,” she said. “We’ve made progress, but we have a long ways to go to really producing the best outcomes for Tennessee children.” The Kids Count report ranked Tennessee 36th nationwide when it comes to child well-being and 36th for education. According to the report, the number of children living in poverty nationwide has increased from 18 percent to 22 percent and the number of children living in high-poverty areas has also increased since 2008. According to the report, one in three Tennessee children lives in a family that lacks secure employment. O’Neal said offering parents support to provide for their family has a trickle-down benefit for children. “We know substantially improving outcomes for children requires a two-generation approach to reducing poverty,” she said. “We must support parents, by improving education, employability and parenting skills, while at the same time providing high-quality early learning opportunities for their children.” The Casey Foundation recommended providing parents with ways to get family-supporting jobs, access to early childhood education and quality child care. The full report is online at aecf.org.

Ribbon Cutting Is Monday At New Tullahoma Pool

Photo credit: Carla Glick

The staff at the Tullahoma Parks and Recreation Department and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen are pleased to invite the public to the ribbon cutting and open house for the new Splash Island and indoor pool. The ribbon cutting will be held on Monday, July 27 from 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm.
Visitors are asked to enter through DW Wilson, tour the new indoor pool and exit on to the new deck of Splash Island. The Island Snack shack will provide samples of their new menu.
“This is a great time for people to stop by and see this great new facility,” said Mayor Lane Curlee. “The staff is doing an excellent job managing the new facility. They have been averaging more than 600 visitors per day, and many of these visitors are traveling from out of town to Tullahoma.”
The new Splash Island has many new features for children and adults. These include three 25-foot tall slides, a 300 foot lazy river, basketball goal and splash area with features for young children.
Improvements for the indoor pool include a regulation size 25-yard pool with racing lanes, starting platforms and backstroke markers. Another feature is the new touch sensors for the new scoreboard. These changes allow the pool to be sanctioned by USA Swimming, the national governing body for competitive swimming.
For more information go to http://www.tullahomatn.gov.

7/25/15 —- Ralph Anderson “Andy” Wasson Jr.

Ralph Anderson “Andy” Wasson Jr. of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 at Harton Regional Medical Center at the age of 71.

Mr. Wasson was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late Ralph Anderson and Murell Walker Wasson Sr.

He was a graduate of Georgia Tech, where he received a degree in Aerospace Engineering and went on to work as a Program Manager with ATA and retired after 35 years at Arnold Engineering Development Center. He was an avid Georgia Tech fan and was a member and elder at First Christian Church in Tullahoma.

Mr. Wasson is survived by his wife of 34 years, Gayle Wasson of Tullahoma; three children, Laura Wasson of Chattanooga, Dr. Clive Wasson and his wife Jessica of Birmingham, Alabama and Andrea Stewart and her husband Jimmy of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; two brothers, Dr. Joe Wasson and his wife Alice of Memphis and Dr. Ken Wasson and his wife Lee of Tallahassee, Florida; and three grandchildren, Hunter, Michael and Miles McLaurin.

Visitation for Mr. Wasson will be held on Friday, July 24th, 2015 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 4:00-8:00 pm.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 25th, 2015 at 10:30 am at First Christian Church with Rev. Tom Murdock officiating.

Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the First Christian Church Endowment Fund, 120 West Grundy Street, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.

Tullahoma Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

7/16/15 — Peggy N. Myers

Peggy N. Myers, age 66 of Manchester, Tenn., passed away on July 16, 2015 at her home.

She was a retired Insurance Examiner with the state government.

She is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline E. Robinson of Natchez, Miss., and Melanie M. Myers of Baton Rouge, La. and a host of other relatives and friends.

No local services are scheduled.

Central Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sounds Return To First Tennessee Park Friday

The Nashville Sounds open the gates to First Tennessee Park for an eight-game homestand against the New Orleans Zephyrs (Triple-A Marlins) and Iowa Cubs (Triple-A Cubs) beginning Friday, July 24. The Sounds are welcoming fans to the park with a pair of Fox 17 Friday Night Firework shows, Christmas in July and a fleece blanket giveaway.

Friday, July 24 vs. New Orleans Zephyrs @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Christmas in July: The Sounds are decking the halls of First Tennessee Park with Christmas cheer a bit early. Come and be a part of a night filled with Christmas music, fun games and a Sounds ornament giveaway for the first 4,000 fans, presented by First Tennessee Bank
• Fox 17 Friday Night Fireworks: After the final out is recorded, the fun has just begun. Following the game, fans can enjoy the 10th of 13 firework shows presented by Fox 17

Saturday, July 25 vs. New Orleans Zephyrs @ 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open at 5:35 p.m.)
• Boy Scout Night: The Boy Scouts of America will be camping out at First Tennessee Park following the game and each Scout sleeping over will receive a commemorative Scout Patch. For those interested in purchasing tickets for the special night, call 615-515-1109

Sunday, July 26 vs. New Orleans Zephyrs @ 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open at 5:35 p.m.)
• Autograph Day: Fans can stop by the First Tennessee Park concourse before the game to snap a picture and grab an autograph from their favorite Sounds players
• Piedmont Natural Gas Military Sunday: The Sounds will don camouflage jerseys every Sunday home game and offer special military discounts for Military Sundays presented by Tennessee 811 and WSMV Channel 4. Active and veteran military men, women and families can purchase tickets as low as $6 in select seating areas with a valid military I.D.
• Kids Run The Bases: Kids 12 and under can take a lap around the bases following every Sunday home game, presented by First Tennessee Bank

Monday, July 27 vs. New Orleans Zephyrs @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Social Media Monday: Follow the Sounds on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to score specials on merchandise, tickets and in-game contests
• Military Discount: Active and veteran military men, women and families can purchase tickets as low as $6 in select seating areas with a valid military I.D.

Tuesday, July 28 vs. Iowa Cubs @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• The Tennessean T-Shirt Tuesday: Tuesdays are all about t-shirts at First Tennessee Park. The first 2,000 fans will receive a t-shirt with the Sounds new logo, presented by Ashley Furniture Homestore

Wednesday, July 29 vs. Iowa Cubs @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Principal Financial Dreams Tour: Former Braves hero Sid Bream will be on hand to sign autographs and 2,000 fans will leave with an extra large copy of his baseball card, presented by Principal Financial
• Kroger Plus Wednesday: The Sounds and Kroger are teaming up to offer fans the chance to purchase a “Family 4-Pack” of four (4) Bullpen section tickets for $36 when they show their Kroger Plus Card and purchase tickets at participating Kroger Ticketmaster outlets
• Senior Discount: All seniors over the age of 60 can purchase tickets in selected areas for $8 presented by Hippie Radio 94.5. Limit one ticket per I.D.

Thursday, July 30 vs. Iowa Cubs @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Throwback Thursday: Everyone’s favorite day is back! Every Thursday the Sounds are reaching back into the rich baseball history at Sulphur Dell to honor the 1940 Nashville Vols as this season’s uniform style. Fans are also able to purchase select beer and soft drinks for $2 all night, presented by iHeart Media

Friday, July 31 vs. Iowa Cubs @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)
• Fox 17 Friday Night Fireworks: After the final out is recorded, the fun has just begun. Following the game, fans can enjoy the 11th of 13 firework shows presented by Fox 17
• Fleece Blanket Giveaway: Arrive early because the Sounds are giving away 2,000 fleece blankets, presented by Twice Daily

Following the homestand, the Sounds travel to Werner Park for the first time this season to play the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A Royals). Nashville is back in action at First Tennessee Park on Wednesday, August 5 to conclude The Tennessee Lottery I-40 Cup Series against the cross-state rival Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A Cardinals).

Ticket packages are currently on sale. Fans can visit First Tennessee Park, open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., call (615) 690-HITS, or visit www.nashvillesounds.com for information.

7/24/15 —- Sara Ann Carter

Sara Ann Carter, age 74 of Tullahoma, passed away Tuesday July 21, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Elsie Reynolds; son Scottie Carter; grandson Jason Baker.

Sara was survived by and will be greatly missed by her son Kent (Lekutta) Carter Sr.; daughters Beverly Baker and Penny Harrell; grandchildren Kent Carter Jr., Jeremy Carter, Justin Carter, Chantel Campbell, Britney Harrell, Kelly Baker, Amanda Baker, April Baker, Betty Joe Baker; great grandchildren Ethan Carter, Elijah Carter, Rylan Turner, Cameron Siebert and many more; brothers Alan(Mary) Reynolds, Stanley Reynolds; sisters Mildred (Wayne) Broadrick, Joan Williams; several nieces and nephews; best friend Debbie Kennedy.

The family will receive friends Friday July 24, 2015 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at College Street Baptist Church with a funeral service to be held at 1:00 pm with Rev. Randall Stevens and Bro. Jim Growden officiating.

Internment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Carter family

7/25/14 —- Claude Hollis Frazier

Claude Hollis Frazier, age 85 of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away on July 12, 2015 at the Medical Center of Manchester.

Mr. Frazier loved his family and friends and enjoyed yard work, fishing and hunting. He was a supporter of the Cherokee Native American Indian way of life and had served as a Deacon of the Calvary Baptist Church in Shelbyville in his earlier years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Anderson Frazier in 2012; son, Mark Wayne Frazier; parents, James V. Frazier and Willie Josephine Wiser Frazier; four brothers, D.C. Frazier, Wilson Frazier, Howard Frazier and Jesse Frazier.

Mr.and Mrs. Frazier are survived by their daughter, Claudette J. Frazier King of Manchester, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Josh D. Clark (Britanny Brown) of Manchester, Tenn. and Zach M. King (Carolyn Davis) of Tullahoma, Tenn.; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Frazier is also survived by his two sisters, Jane Frazier Johnson of Manchester, Tenn. and Kathryn Frazier Smittson of Normandy, Tenn.; two brothers, J.V. Frazier (Jenelle) of Normandy, Tenn. and John B. Frazier (Linda) of Manchester, Tenn. Mrs. Frazier, was preceded in death by her son Mark Wayne Frazier; parents, Matt Wilson Anderson, Sr.and Josie Lee Redd Anderson and brother, James A. Brown.

In addition to her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she is also survived by brothers, Charles Anderson (Joyce) of Shelbyville, Tenn. and Matt W. Anderson, Jr. (Sandra) of Winchester, Tenn.

A combined “Celebration of Life ” Memorial Service for both Mr. and Mrs. Frazier, as requested by Mr. Frazier before his death, will be celebrated on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tenn.

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.

07/22/15

Birthdays:

Wesley Bailey – 6 – Pizza Winner!

Zack Swiger – 11

Anniversaries:

Ray & Mindy Gilliam – 9th

Jeff & Tracey Bailey – 20th!

07/21/15

Birthdays:

Kathy Norton – Pizza Winner!

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