Fire Takes Down Coffee County Home

Heavy smoke covered the New Union community on Saturday as fire destroyed a home... Photo provided

Heavy smoke covered the New Union community on Saturday as fire destroyed a home… Photo provided

A fire on Maple Springs Dr in the New Union Community destroyed a home around 3pm on Saturday.
Eric Smith and Cassie Hudson Smith lived in the home along with their 3 small children. The family escaped but they lost everything to the blaze.
New Union Fire Chief Sammy Morton said the home was fully engulfed when they arrived. He said all county volunteer departments and the Manchester ladder truck were called to the scene to assist.
No injuries but family loses everything... Photo by Barry West

No injuries but family loses everything… Photo by Barry West


If you can help in any way the Smith family would appreciate it. Monitory donations can be dropped off at Traders National Bank, 1207 Hillsboro Blvd. in Manchester, TN.

Drop Off location for other items:
615 Powers Road
Manchester, TN

Kids Info:
2T for little boy
6/7 girl
8 for boy

Eric/Cassie Info:
M/L
14/16
The cause of the fire is under investigation. See additional photo below.
Fire 3-28-15 C