Author's posts
Baby Cakes Rally in Eighth, Top Sounds on Sunday
The New Orleans Baby Cakes scored three runs in the eighth inning leading to a 7-4 win over the Nashville Sounds in front of 6,707 fans at First Tennessee Park Sunday afternoon. The Sounds went 5-8 on the longest homestand of the season.
Nashville’s three-run bottom of the seventh staked them to a 4-3 lead. Trailing 3-1 entering the frame, the first five batters reached against New Orleans reliever Mike Kickham. Chase d’Arnaud doubled, Adam Moore walked and Tyler Depreta-Johnson doubled down the right field line to trim the deficit to 3-2.
With runners at the corners, Zack Granite dropped in a bunt single to even the game at 3-3. Carlos Tocci followed with a go-ahead RBI single up the middle to give the Sounds a 4-3 lead.
Nashville starter Seth Maness did his part with his third quality start of the season. He limited the Baby Cakes to three runs over six innings. Taylor Guerrieri was the first reliever out of the bullpen and put up a zero in the top of the seventh.
The lead didn’t last, however, as New Orleans came right back with three runs in the eighth to take the lead for good. Three straight reached against Jacob Lemoine as Isan Diaz, Yadiel Rivera and Lewis Brinson picked up hits. Brinson’s RBI single evened the game at 4-4 and Gabriel Guerrero’s two-run single to right-center gave the Baby Cakes a 6-4.
The Sounds went six up and six down against New Orleans reliever Kyle Keller in the eighth and ninth innings.
Granite, Tocci and Tyler Pill had multi-hit games for Nashville.
The Sounds will enjoy a league-wide off day Monday before traveling to Reno to begin a three-game series with the Aces on Tuesday. Left-hander Wes Benjamin (1-5, 7.63) starts for the Sounds against right-hander Braden Shipley (1-2, 9.23) for the Aces. First pitch is scheduled for 9:05 CST.
Post-Game Notes
– With today’s 7-4 loss, the Sounds are now 22-35 on the season.
– Today’s attendance of 6,707 boosted the 13-day homestand total to 110,239.
– Nashville starter Seth Maness turned in his second straight quality start and his third overall. His final line was 6.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 2 K.
– Tyler Depreta-Johnson’s RBI double in the seventh was his first career Triple-A hit.
Mary Louise Rainey
Mary Louise Rainey of Manchester, passed this life on Wednesday, May 29,
2019 at her residence at the age of 84. No services are scheduled.
Mrs. Rainey, a native of Indiana was the daughter of the late Daniel Lebert
and Juanita Macintosh. She was a teacher’s aide for many years and loved
children. She enjoyed attending Bible classes and walking.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Tony Earl
McNeely.
She is survived by son, Shannon Underwood and his wife, Rainy
of Garden Cove, CA; daughters, Crystle Imrie and her husband, Doug of
Phoenix, AZ and Yvonne Duvall and her husband, Doug of Granada Hill, CA;
nine grandchildren; step granddaughter, Brandy DeHaven of Manchester and
several great grandchildren.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
6/4/19 — Lola “Granny Toot” Dean Thorn
Lola “Granny Toot” Dean Thorn of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, May
31, 2019 at her residence at the age of 71. Funeral Services are scheduled
at 7 PM, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. The
family will receive friends beginning at 5 PM. Additional services and
burial will be scheduled in Marion, IL at Blue Funeral Home.
Mrs. Thorn, a native of Marion, IL, was the daughter of the late Herbert
and Betty McIntosh Newbolds. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Nazarene
church and enjoyed doing word search puzzles, watching game shows on TV,
and fishing. She also enjoyed music and loved to dance. She was a great
cook and her family’s favorites were her meatloaf with mashed potatoes, her
biscuits and her potatoes salad.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her husband, Robert
Thorn; son, John Edward Frank and great grandson, Caleb Samuel Riddle.
She is survived by sons, Kenneth Frank of Manchester and
Timothy Frank of Marion, IL; daughters, Tina Riddle and her husband,
Michael and Lisa Dilbeck, both of Tullahoma; brother, Herbert Newbolds and
his wife, Robin of Johnson City, IL; grandchildren, Michael Riddle Jr and
his wife, Pam of Tullahoma, Bethany Ericson and her husband, James of
Robeline, LA, Joe Dilbeck III of Chattanooga, Johnathan Dilbeck and Felisha
Morgan and her husband, Johnny, both of Rossville, GA, Jeremy Bingham of
Manchester, Kayla Kennedy and her husband, Brad and Kendra Stewart and her
husband, Ryan, both of Tullahoma, Randy Dietz and Tina Frank, both of
Hopkinsville, KY and John Frank of Marion, IL and fourteen great
grandchildren.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Jimmy Ray Flowers
Jimmy Ray Flowers, age 77, died Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Tennova-Harton
Healthcare Hospital in Tullahoma, TN. He passed away peacefully with his
wife and some of his children at his side. He leaves behind his wife,
Carol Flowers, son William Flowers, a daughter and son-in-law Tina and Jim
Gaines, stepchildren, Connie and Jack Tolhurst, and Brian and Lori Simmons,
an adopted daughter, Destiny and husband and Joe Fayad, numerous
grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a sister Janette Toth.
Jimmy was born July 15, 1941 to Helen Cook and Luther Flowers in Dewitt
Arkansas. He grew up in Centerville, Tennessee and later joined the U S
Army serving in Germany. After serving in the military, Jimmy relocated to
Detroit Michigan where he became a millwright for Ford Motor Company and
later retired from Ford. Jimmy was an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer and
accomplished billiards player. He had an overall love of the outdoors, he
also enjoyed archery, bowling, boating, gun and knife building, old west
movies and playing the lottery.
Anyone touched by his life will remember him for his generous nature and
his love for his family.
Private Family services will be held at a later date.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Earthquake Reported in Manchester
A small earthquake took place in Manchester, TN on Saturday afternoon.
The United States Geographical Survey (USGS) based in Memphis, TN reported the 2.6 magnitude earthquake occurred Saturday afternoon around 1:45 pm.
Several people wrote on various social media sites and the USGS that they felt the ‘quake.
The earthquake’s center of activity was reported as being near Kimberly Lane and the Bonnaroo property.
According to the United States Geographical Survey website, the intensity of the 2.6 ‘quake is listed as weak and no damage was reported.
Clarksville Police Handle Threat made against Bonnaroo
Cooling fountain at Bonnaroo
Clarksville Police became aware of the post and took it seriously and have addressed it. Clarksville’s Homeland Security coordinator along with patrol officers did interact with the person making the post and took several actions to minimize or negate the potential threat.
The post made by a person going by Ken Maynard on Facebook says, “Your all driving in with a lot of gas, do u know what a bomb we could make.” Other parts of the post read, “I will have them searching me. I will have them check out my tire rods on my car. I might kill such people.”
Clarksville Police did receive great cooperation from others who have a direct connection to the man. Due to privacy issues, the police department said they could not go into the details about their actions. Also, Clarksville Police is coordinating with other agencies including Coffee County authorities to see if there are additional steps necessary.
Bonnaroo begins on Thursday, June 13 in Manchester, TN and runs through Sunday, June 16.
Two Teenagers Die in Separate Drownings over the Weekend
A tragedy took place in the waters of Tims Ford Lake in Franklin County on Friday.
Franklin County Rescue Squad divers recovered the body of a 17 year-old teenager who had drown in the lake.
According to Franklin County officials, they say the teen apparently went swimming sometime Friday morning. The boy’s father discovered his son was missing about 11 a.m., and the father searched the immediate area.
The drowning occurred near a residence in the 280 block of Wildwood Circle in the Robinson Hollow Cabin Site neighborhood near Tims Ford State Park. The body was discovered a short distance from a dock area about 8 p.m.
His identity was not immediately available.
In a separate incident, at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in Grundy County, a father and his two sons were fishing from a boat in a lake on Mountain View Lane in Tracy City. Their boat flipped, and the father and one son made it to the shore. The other son did not make it to the shore and drowned.
As of Sunday afternoon, the teenager’s name had not been released and his body was still being searched for.
Motlow to Administer High School Equivalency Test (HiSET™) Several Times
Motlow State will administer the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET™) several times throughout the remainder of 2019. Test locations will be on the Fayetteville, Smyrna, and Moore County campuses.
Individuals interested in taking the HiSET ™ must register online at Hiset.ets.org or by calling 855-694-4739. Applicants should contact the Adult Education Center in their community for information on preparation classes and vouchers.
Test-takers must present a government issued picture identification, confirmation of registration, and an Eligibility for Enrollment Form, if applicable. The test is available in both computer and paper-based format.
For more information, visit the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development website tn.gov/workforce/jobs-and-education/ae.html or Motlow’s website mscc.edu/testing.
A high school diploma remains the primary ticket to many entry-level jobs. It is also generally the prerequisite for advancement in employment, occupational training, and postsecondary education. The high school equivalency diploma provides adults with the opportunity to grow, whether it is through further education, enhanced employment, or stature within the community.
Free Fishing Day is June 8
The 2019 Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 8 when anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. Children ages 15 and younger may fish without a license beginning on Free Fishing Day through the following Friday (June 14).
The day and week are annual events in Tennessee and are great opportunities to introduce children to the enjoyment and excitement of a day on the water catching fish.
Free Fishing Day and Week apply to Tennessee’s public waters, TWRA owned and operated lakes and state park facilities.
Sounds Lose Pitcher’s Duel in Front of Sellout on Saturday
Tim Dillard pitched well in tonight’s game versus New Orleans, but Baby Cakes’ pitcher Hector Noesi pitched a little better as the Sounds were shutout 3-0. Nashville was able to scratch across just four hits in the contest.
The game was scoreless until the top of the sixth inning when Isan Diaz hit a solo home run just right of the 403-foot sign in center field.
That would be the only mistake Dillard made in the night, finishing with a line of 6.0 innings, six hits, one earned run and five strikeouts. He threw just 75 pitches with 55 of those being strikes.
The Sounds threatened to score a run in the bottom of the seventh. Matt Davidson was able to reach third base with two outs, but Nashville failed to score. The Sounds were 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position after that.
New Orleans would score two runs in the top of the eighth. Magneuris Sierra singled and stole second base with two outs. Sierra would score on a Diaz triple, who scored next on an infield single by Yadiel Rivera. That put the Baby Cakes up 3-0.
Nashville made noise in the bottom of the eighth. Tyler Depreta-Johnson and Zack Granite led the inning off with walks. Delino DeShields would reach on a fielder’s choice with Granite out at second. DeShields stole second to put runners on second and third with one out. However, the Sounds failed to score.
Tomorrow’s day game will conclude Nashville’s 13-day, 14-game homestand. With first pitch at 1:05 p.m., the Sounds will start right-hander Seth Maness (3-1, 4.19) against the Baby Cakes’ starter Elieser Hernandez (3-1, 1.07). Nashville has won five straight games in which Maness has started.
Post-Game Notes
– With today’s 4-2 win, the Sounds are now 22-33 on the season.
– Tim Dillard’s start tonight was his 54th career start with Nashville, moving him tied-for-eighth all-time among Sounds pitchers (tied with Luis Eduardo Vasquez, who pitched from 1989 – 1991). Dillard recorded five strikeouts tonight, the second consecutive “long outing” where he had at least five strikeouts. He struck out six Round Rock batters on May 27 (a resumed game from April 18).
– Matt Davidson had two of the four hits for the Sounds, which was his eighth multi-hit game of the season. His last was on May 23 versus Memphis.
– It was the fifth time the Sounds were shutout this season. Their latest shutout was the resumed game from April 18 on May 27, where Nashville lost 2-0.