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Local Government Coordinator for the Tennessee Historical Commission will speak in Manchester
A presentation will be led by Jane Coleman-Cottone, the Certified Local Government Coordinator for the Tennessee Historical Commission on Tuesday (July 10) in downtown Manchester at “The Church at 117” on East Fort Street beginning at 11am.
Topics of discussion will be how historic zoning can bolster downtown revitalization and development. There will ample opportunity to have your questions answered by Cottone, regarding historic zoning issues and regulations.
As the Certified Local Government Coordinator, Cottone assists towns and cities across the state in setting up and running their historic zoning commissions.
The meeting is being conducted to help downtown merchants, residents, city officials and downtown property owners.
7/8/18 — Margarett A. Rush
Margarett A. Rush, of Manchester, passed this life on Friday, July 6, 2018
at her home, at the age of 83 years. Graveside Services will be held on
Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 1 PM at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Blountsville, Alabama.
A native of Blount County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Oza
Clifton and Catherine Warren Weaver. She attended Motlow Community College
and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in
Psychology and Sociology. She was a longtime resident of Manchester and
enjoyed gardening, making flower arrangements, working in her yard and
spending time with her family.
Mrs. Rush is survived by one son, Victor Douglas Rush; one daughter, Vivian
Gail Rush; brother, Clifton Warren Weaver; sister, Doris Jean Smith; four
grandchildren, Jesse Warren Phillips, Justin Michael Phillips, Samantha Kay
Rush and Zachary Thomas Rush and six great grandchildren.
Mrs. Rush was able to stay at home with her daughter surrounded by her
family for the last seven months which was her desire and made her very
happy. A special thank you to Kendra Baker for all the laughter she
provided for Mrs. Rush and the best grilled cheese sandwich she ever ate.
Also
a thank you to Courtney Howland for her support during the last two weeks
and a special thank you to Hospice Compassus for their loving care.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
7/11/18 — Larry W. Bevel
Larry W Bevel, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at
Tennova Harton Hospital, at the age of 71 years. Funeral Services are
scheduled for 2 PM Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral
Home with burial to follow at Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd. The family
will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 5
–
8 PM.
A native of Winchester, he was the son of the late William McKinley and
Ella Stewart Bevel. He work as a delivery man for Purity Dairy for many
years. Mr. Bevel loved to watch TV and his favorite show was Matlock. He
was also an avid University of Alabama football fan and enjoyed being with
his family. He loved to laugh and play pranks on all his friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary
Ella Bevel.
Mr. Bevel is survived by his fiancé, Bonnie Buckner of Tullahoma; son,
Thomas Bevel of Tullahoma, daughters, Cynthia and LeeEllen Bevel, both of
Tullahoma; and brother, Terry Bevel and his wife, Ginger of Decatur, AL.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in his honor
to the Tennessee Kidney Foundation, 37 Peabody St, #206, Nashville, TN
37210.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
7/9/18 — James Faron Smith
JAMES FARON SMITH, age 61, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Smith was born on August 22, 1956 to the late Pyatt Henry Smith and Ruby Edith Honey Smith in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Smith was employed for many years as a carpenter and plumber in the construction field. He was raised in the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Smith had many hobbies, he loved fishing, grilling and cooking, playing cards and loved playing along with Jeopardy on T.V. he loved to travel and at one time worked for a car dealership in sales and would dress up as a clown, a job he dearly loved. He will be remembered by his family as a loving and caring brother, and uncle that was always around for a fun time.
He is survived by his daughters; Rebecca Nicholas and husband, Shane of Nashville, Tara Smith Spurlock of Ohio. Son, James Michael Smith of Tullahoma. Sister, Karon Currier of Estill Springs, Tenn., Special cousin “sister” Sharon Prosser of Estill Springs. 8-grandchildren and 1-great-grandchild. Several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mr. Smith will be held from 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 9, until 2:00 P.M., in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services. Services are scheduled for 2:00 immediately following the visitation with Bro. Buck Frazier, officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery in Tullahoma.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made by contacting Grant Funeral Services.
Online live viewing of the service is available by contacting Grant Funeral Services
Doctor Dies after Shooting in Woodbury
Dr Chester D. Falterman
Around 4:00 o’clock Wednesday afternoon (7/4/2018), the Cannon County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accidental shooting call to the OK Coaral Shooting Range at 3175 Pleasant Ridge Road in Woodbury.
A TBI spokesman says preliminary information indicates the incident does not involve foul play. TBI was asked to head up the investigation by 16th District Attorney General Jennings Jones.
Dr. Falterman practiced with St. Thomas Heart in Murfreesboro. (WGNS Radio)
SFMO Urges Parents to Practice Fire Safety during Summer Months
The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding parents and caregivers of the necessity of child fire safety education this summer in light of a recent analysis of state fire data that reveals an ongoing increase in child fire fatalities during this time of year.
Data from the Tennessee Fire Incident Reporting System shows that since 2010 there is an observed increase in fire fatalities and multiple fatality incidents involving children under 18 in the months of June and July. In fact, 16 percent of all Tennessee house fire victims under the age of 18 died in fires in June and July. Since 2010, seven child fire deaths occurred in June and eight occurred in July, compared to a total of only one in May and four in August, figures show.
“During the summer months, children are often left at home with teenage siblings or babysitters,” State Fire Marshal and Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak. “Parents must take care to ensure children know what to do if there is an emergency. We encourage parents to sit down with their children to discuss a home fire escape plan and what to do in an emergency.”
The SFMO encourages Tennesseans to create a home fire escape plan with a designated outside meeting place. The plan should be practiced at least twice a year with everyone who lives in the home. Additionally, since most deadly fires occur at night, every bedroom should be equipped with a working smoke alarm.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office offers the following additional tips to help you best protect your family from the dangers of fire:
Plan Your Escape
• Draw a floor plan of your home, marking two ways out of each room.
• Agree on an outside meeting place where everyone should gather in the event of an emergency. Make sure it’s something permanent, like a tree, light pole, or mail box, and that it’s a safe distance from the home.
• Practice makes perfect! Hold home fire drills twice a year to ensure everyone in your home knows what to do in the event of a fire. Practice using different ways out.
Be Prepared
• Install smoke alarms inside every sleeping area, outside every sleeping area and on every level of the home. The SFMO has created a helpful video showing how to properly install smoke alarms.
• Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries at least once a year. Remember: no matter what type of smoke alarm you use, they are only good for 10 years.
• Make sure everyone in the home knows the sound of the smoke alarm and what it signifies.
• Ensure everyone in the household can unlock and open all doors and windows, even in the dark.
• If a room has a window air conditioner, make sure there is still a second way out of the room. Windows with security bars, grills, and window guards should have emergency release devices. Make sure you everyone in the home can operate these.
• Children, older adults, and people with disabilities may need assistance to wake up and get out. Make sure that someone will help them.
• Teach your children how to escape on their own in case you cannot help them.
Get Out
• If the smoke alarm sounds or fire is discovered in your home, get out fast. Close doors behind you as you leave to help stop the spread of the fire.
• Test doors before opening them. Use the back of your hand to see if the door is warm. If it is, use another escape route.
• If you have to escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your way out.
• If you are trapped, close all doors between you and the fire. Stuff the cracks around the doors with clothes or towels to keep out smoke. Call the fire department, wait at a window and signal for help with a light-colored cloth or a flashlight.
Stay Out
• Once you are out, stay out. Don’t go back inside for any reason.
• Call the fire department from your safe, outside meeting place.
• If people or pets are trapped, notify the fire department and let them handle the rescue efforts.
Honor a Vet when You Vote
Tennesseans will head to the polls in 2018 with an updated way to proudly honor someone who is serving or has served our country.
The Honor Vote program allows registered Tennessee voters to dedicate their vote to a U.S. veteran or active duty military member, both online and with a commemorative button, to thank them for protecting our country.
Once enrolled, dedications are posted on the official Honor Vote List as well as the Honor Vote Twitter account @tnhonorvote. Voters can also share their dedication on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #GoVoteTN.
The Division of Elections will send a packet to each participant with an official Honor Vote button. Voters are encouraged to wear their button while going to the polls in honor of the veteran or service member they are recognizing.
“The men and women of the U.S. military ensure our freedom and democracy, allowing us to cast a ballot each Election Day. It’s important we honor those who protect that right,” said Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “I’m proud we are able to offer customized buttons to honor the specific branch each honoree represents.”
The program returns this election season with the ability to honor military service members by branch, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Tennessee National Guard. Each branch now has its own button branded with its unique camouflage pattern.
To learn more, visit GoVoteTN.com/honor.
TSSAA Dead Period Draws to Close
Members of the CHS volleyball team warm up prior to the beginning of camp on Sunday afternoon.
The mandatory summer dead period for all TSSAA sports, which began on Sunday, June 24, ended at midnight on Saturday. Beginning on Sunday, coaches and players could hold workouts and teams could open up school facilities for summer workouts and conditioning as outlined in the TSSAA handbook for each individual sport.
Local middle school and high school football, volleyball, cross country and soccer teams can begin preseason conditioning prior to their first official practice day on July 23rd. The Coffee County Central High school golf will begin organized practice sessions on Monday, July 16th.
The Coffee County Central High School volleyball team got the jump on everyone as they hosted a skills camp which began on Sunday afternoon. The Lady Raiders, looking to repeat as District 8AAA champions, welcomed former MTSU volleyball coach Paul McCormick for the 8th straight year to the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym. The Legacy Volleyball Camp will have around 50 high school and middle school girls participating in the 3 day camp which concludes on Tuesday.
The Coffee County Central High School softball team will resume summer workouts on Monday night as they will host a scrimmage with Moore County. The 2 teams will square off at 5 PM in a pair of 5 inning scrimmage games. Both games will be held at Terry Floyd Field.
For more information on TSSAA rules for each sport, visit their website at : www.tssaa.org
Super Sounds Dispatch Villainous Cubs
The Nashville Sounds powered their way to a 5-3 win over the Iowa Cubs Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 10,904 at First Tennessee Park.
The Sounds jumped on Iowa’s Jen-Ho Tseng early as Ramón Laureano launched a solo home run to lead off the game. Steve Lombardozzi then ripped a ground rule double to the deepest part of the ballpark, right-center field. Three batters later Franklin Barreto flexed his muscles by powering a two-run home run the opposite way and push Nashville’s lead to 4-0.
Tseng then settled down for Iowa and tossed four straight hitless innings after the first frame, which included a stretch of nine straight batters retired, including five strikeouts in a row. He finished with seven strikeouts in 5.0 innings while allowing four runs on three hits.
For the second night in a row Nashville got a strong outing on the mound from a Major League rehabber. Trevor Cahill started and looked sharp as he fanned seven batters and allowed just three hits en route to four shutout innings.
Nashville picked up its first hit in four innings when Brett Vertigan began the sixth by tripling down the right field line. The center fielder was left stranded 90 feet from home plate. Nashville got back on the scoreboard in the seventh inning as Sheldon Neuse showed off his power. The third baseman crushed a solo home run to the deepest part of the ballpark in right center field.
Norge Ruiz came out of the bullpen in the sixth inning in what was the first relief outing of his career. He clinched his first career Triple-A win as he tossed 3.0 inning of one-run ball.
The final game before the All-Star break is scheduled for Sunday night at First Tennessee Park. Right-hander Ben Bracewell (0-1, 3.72) starts for the Sounds against right-hander Eddie Butler (0-1, 27.00) for the Cubs. First pitch is scheduled for 6:15 p.m.
Post-Game Notes
- With tonight’s 5-3 win, the Sounds improved to 41-45 on the season.
- Ramón Laureano hit a leadoff home run for the Sounds, their second leadoff home run of the season and first since Jorge Mateo did so on May 3 at Colorado Springs.
- Trevor Cahill made a Major League rehab appearance for the Sounds. His pitching line: 4.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K. He threw 65 pitches, 42 for strikes.
The 2018 season is the Sounds’ 41st in franchise history and fourth as the Oakland Athletics’ top affiliate. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.
Nashville SC Draws First Place FC Cincinnati in Scoreless Thriller
The scoreboard read 0-0 at the end of 90 minutes, but the action on the field was anything but insignificant.
In front of 18,228 fans at Nissan Stadium, Nashville SC drew first-place FC Cincinnati 0-0, despite firing 20 shots, 13 of which came in the first half. Matt Pickens made a pair of key saves and the Nashville defense limited Cincinnati’s high-powered offense to just 12 shots. Both teams had big chances throughout the match but were unable to convert.
90 in a Nutshell
Nashville SC started the match with some tremendous pressure going forward. The players were able to navigate the Cincinnati midfield with some ease, but couldn’t find Grade-A chances. The match got physical as well, as Nashville forward Brandon Allen was pushed down in the penalty area with no whistle blown.
Just before halftime, Nashville’s Lebo Moloto ran a give-and-go at the top of the box, took a blistering shot and rang it off the far post. Nashville continued to pressure, but could not find the back of the net before the halftime whistle.
The home side kept the pressure up early in the second half. In the 69’ minute, Alan Winn put a header just wide of the net for Nashville’s best chance of the half to that point. As the half rolled on, Cincinnati started to put the pressure on and benefitted from a handful of corner kicks. Pickens continued to dazzle and stifled the Cincinnati front lines, including one key run in the 85’ minute to stop a dangerous-looking Cincinnati run. Late in the half, Allen had another good run towards goal, but the Cincinnati defense recovered in time to snuff it out. FC Cincinnati had the last chances before the referee blew the game dead and ushered in the fireworks display.
Quotable
Head Coach Gary Smith
“If I look at the body of work that’s been achieved from our last fixture here against Pittsburgh, I’m absolutely delighted. I thought we played some excellent soccer, created some wonderful chances in the first period which was for sure our best opportunity to break the deadlock.”
“And possession, and I thought against one of the top sides if not the top side, and certainly number one in the league at the moment. We showed some wonderful qualities with and without the ball. In the first half we limited them to very little while also looking extremely bright. And understandably in the second period, with the type of individuals and the caliber of players that they have you, expect them to make one or two openings.”
Key Stat
FC Cincinnati – Two shots on target. Cincinnati entered the match as the top scoring team in the USL with 35 goals and one of the league’s top scorers in Emmanuel Ledesma. Thanks to some strong midfield play and stout backline fortifications, Nashville SC only let two shots go on target as Matt Pickens recorded his league-leading ninth clean sheet.
Standings Update
Nashville now has 27 points in the standings thanks to the draw, but move down to fifth place in the USL Eastern Conference thanks to wins by Louisville City FC and Indy Eleven. The club is just two points out of third place and three points clear of ninth place.
Up Next
The club hits the road in USL play for the first time in over a month when it takes on the Charlotte Independence on Wednesday, July 11. Nashville is back home at First Tennessee Park on Wednesday, July 25 to take on Atlanta United 2.