It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. The bricks were imported and said to be of a very hard variety. Taylor, Jr., Mrs. G.V. 1807 Cherokee Agency moved to north side of Tennessee River. District Forester (Fire) Carles and Evelyn Henderson. WebRhea: Tennessee Highway Patrol District 2 Dispatch - Chattanooga: Public Safety 5 : Online: Roane: Knoxville Area NOAA Weather Radio WXK46: Other 0 : Online: Roane: As motorist travel up and d, With the completion of the new Rhea County Jail-Justice Center coming up at the end of this year, we will take look back to the current jail. According to information from the Rhea County Historical and Genealogy Society, the African Methodist Church was mentioned in a deed dated July 16, 1891. Robinson, was born in Evensville, Tennessee i, Dr. Albert C. Broyles delivers 4,643 Babies Morgan Furniture since 1909 has been a cornerstone of the downtown area. It was located about halfway down Landreth Street between New Lake Road and East Rhea Ave, behind the current day site of the Rocky Top/McDonalds business. Missing from the car were the license, November 16, 2019 | County Wide | Comments (2), Grand Ole Opry Tent Theater makes visit to Rhea County It all started 57 ye, The house above was located where Stan's Pharmacy was built in downtown Dayton. Bob Jones, Sheriff Henderson, Bill Harris, Carl Joh, Executive Secretary Bill Nash, shown here at the right, explains the first copy of the booklet to (left) Dr. J. J. Rodgers, Mayor and (center) Wayne French, President of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. John R. Abel was a member of the board, The Spivey United Methodist Church is located at 3680 Blythe Ferry Road in Dayton. The property where the church stands was deeded to the trustees in 1899 to J.A. Spring City. WebThe Rhea County Fire Department Station 740 - Wolf Creek Fire District, located in Spring City, TN, provides fire protection and emergency response services to the Spring City community. The Crawford House shown above was located on Main Street where Dr. Dennis Vanmeter's Dentist Office is located. During the project, buildings were cleared to make way for the Market S, The photo above shows what the crossing looked like shortly after the accident occurred. The cleaners offered one-hour service complete with a drive-thru. Rhea County Detective Rocky Potter confirms the man was deceased. Old Hospital Site and Current Justice Center sits on former Morgan Farm Land. (Photos Collection of Dean Wilson) Cunnyngham and great grandson Jimmy both serve as Dayton's Mayor 92 years apart Brenda Kaye Hancock, 74, of Dayton, passed away at Life Care Center of Rhea County, Dayton, Tennessee on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. A Tennessee State Trooper reported seeing lightning strike the station's tower and said a hu, It All Began In May 1947 The photo above was taken when th, Jim Darwin of Dayton Stood by Famous Kinsman Copyright All Rights Reserved -Yesterday In Dayt, In memory of Rhea County Sheriff Carles "Junior Henderson In 1869, Pleasant Miller Purser obtained an acre lot for just one dollar. Written by on February 27, 2023. The Com, Downtown Dayton Train Crash injuries four trainmen Please check the captcha to verify you are not a robot. A Carver high school teacher became suddenly ill and died in the classroom Thursday morning September 17, 1964, around 10 am. Box 85, Evensville, TN 37332 | Dispatch 423-775-7828 | Addressing Many of you remember the old white Chapel at Bryan College which sat on the hilltop near the current day Library. Our ancestors would go to town on Saturday to trade as they called it. The station was originally built by the Chevron Chemical Company, which we know today as TenCate. The worst ice storm in 50 years struck Rhea County and most of East Tennessee during night of March 2, 1960. Brothers-in-law twenty year feud ends in shooting Groundbreaking ceremony was held on the site of the former Mineral Springs Hotel during the week of November 22, 1962, for the new South Central Bell telephone exchange office located on Railroad Street in downtown Dayton. Estes Resort developed by Jim and Ruth Estes Many of you remember the building in the photo above as Skate Land, which was owned and operated by J.D. Old Rhea County Jail Downtown Now a Certified Juvenile Jail Facility Fred met Ida McClure at a community get-together in the Bogle's Chapel community in 1923. Voice: (931) 526-9502, Fax: (931) 526-2279, Bledsoe, Meigs, Rhea The first classes that were held in the building were during the 1908 sc, longest serving elected official in Tennessee Jones, in the Bailey Hardware company. Winsett was born in Bledsoe County, Tennessee on January 15, 1876 and passed away on June 26, 1952. On July 28, 1896, fire completely destroyed the Dayton City Hotel block, a four story and the largest building in town at the time. These portraits are reduced in size to conserve web space. When Springs went dry the neighbors on old Kiuka Road gathered at the lake on the C.Z. With no formal education, he was considered a mathematical genius. Mr. Tankersley reported that they had 20 acres of St, The Rhea County Courthouse was built in 1891. Shock Theaters Dr. On Friday afternoon, March 22, 1929, an excited group of boy scouts left Rockwood fo, The Broyles-Darwin Home Is the oldest home in town. We have all heard the term Bootlegging, one of the most infamous periods of time for bootlegging began in theUnited States when Prohibition began on January 16, 1920, when the Eightee, Dayton's oldest manufacturing company at the time, the Dayton Veneer and Lumber Company, was destroyed by fire on Saturday, November 11, 1939. Back in those days a youngster could spend an af, On June 15, 2000, approx. (Photo By Wallace Rice) The address and phone number pages were omitted. Kingwood Drugs was located in the Richland Park Shopping Center in the building currently occupied by the Dollar General Store. Little did she know, Hotel Guests at Dayton are poisoned by eating some diseased beef The Following B, November 16, 2019 | Spring City | Comments (1), Simply Bank in Spring City Tennessee started as Bank of Spring City in 1890 She was a sophomore at Carson Newman College. Built in 1910 by William Lee and Loula Maud Hodges, who were known as Lee and Lou of the Hodges' Jewelry Store in downtown Dayton. 929 West Jackson Street STE C, Cookeville, TN 38501 Please view the tutorial videos located on the CORE system if you have any questions about CORE. Miss Dayton Nancy Shipley Welcomes John Thomas Scopes To Town On 35th Anniversary Of Famous Trial. John Cary and Allison West Sr. opened the franchised store in 1946. The festival was under the general supervision of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce with all civic clubs and organizations hav, This group portrait of the City of Dayton Police Department was taken at their station on Strawberry Festival Parade Day in 2003. Krystal under went a complete remodel in 2020. With the electrical power out, the residents of the ridge also had to d, The 1959 Strawberry Queen Miss. It happened in Dayton at Hiwassee (Photo Courtesy City of Dayton) With approval of the City Commission, the new fire engine was purchased by the city at a cost of $1,600.00 dollars. In 1891, Mr. Colcord, who had just founded Milton Academy in Oregon, 1966 4th-5th-6th Grade Inspections are scheduled by visiting https://core.tn.gov. Citizens are walking about on Front Street. P.O. Box 226, 399 1st Avenue, Dayton, Tennessee 37321 (423) 775-1817 | Everyone in the photograph has since passed away. Today in 2021, there is a children's play park (Stella's Place) on this site that belongs to the First Baptist Church of Dayton. Rhea County (pronounced "ray") is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The original cabin, shown above in the early 1950's, was owned by the R.E. During the 1925 session of the State House of Representatives, while representing, Dayton's municipal leaders saw a need to eliminate the heavy traffic flow through downtown. (Front Row L-R) Janie (Jiles) Green, Rhonda Maynor and Cecil Hicks There are very few businesses that remain open for a century. A building permit must be purchased online or at a local Issue Agent. WebThe Rhea County Fire Department Station 740 - Wolf Creek Fire District, located in Spring City, TN, provides fire protection and emergency response services to the Spring City The print was sold by numerous Dayton businesses and organizations. In early April of 1976, the Dayton City Council took action and ordered the delivery of a basic pumper truck with the elevating platform to be added in early 1977, after the delivery of the apparatus. We have a rich history within out county and this site will touch on past historical events of Rhea County Tennessee and the municipalities that are with the county. (Pictured L-R First Row) Bill Cochran, Bill Ewing, Bill Watts, Jim Snyder, Bub Wilkey and Bob Wampler At one time, downtown had two locations of the Redford Stores. These are the official portraits for the Rhea Central High School in Dayton, Tennessee, for the year 1966-1967. The house was built in 1870 by the Gardenhire family. Emergencies Call 9-1-1. Experts on charters said that it was the most progressive charter in the state at the time. vacant, Area Forester (contact District office in lieu of) The 80x72 foot structure was, The City of Dayton Fire Department received their very first elevating ladder truck in 1976. The departme, Rhea Central High School Classes Gather for 1988 Reunion These are available for purchase for those wishing to obtain them. (423) 542-9221, MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. A slab inspection is not required for garages or unfinished basements. The Aqua Hotel for many years was known as the best eating place during the early part of the century. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Francis, John Robertson Abel Jr. & Family Portrait by J.B. Beugler of Dayton Tennessee This was a limited edition print, Beautiful Historic Dayton, Tennessee with only 200 signed and number released. The current school building now spreads down Cherry Street to the location of Voigt Field. Deena was named first place winner for the State of Tennessee in the 1988 Ms. PP of A Photogenic Contest which was sponsored by the Professional Photogra, The town of Dayton was rocked into disbelief on the morning of November 2, 1888, when a man had been knocked off the railroad trestle just north of the freight depot by the northbound Cannon Ball mail train. But our memories often take us on a journey bac, This view of Market Street is looking north from the bridge toward Alabama Ave. July 31, 2004 The train's freight included scrap iron, junked automobiles, and pulpwood. Kelly, King Banks and Haliday Spi, DFD Intentionally Burns One House Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Bowman Farmer and Cabinet Maker- Methodist This group photo is of the City of Dayton Police & Fire Departments. WebRhea County Sheriffs Dept. Neal had served in both houses of the State Legislature and ran many times in the elections for Governor and U.S. Sen, Retired Sergeant Major William H. Smith passed away at his home on December 5, 1931. The pageant was held on May 25, 1974, in the Auditorium of the Rhea Central High School. These are available for purchase for those wishing to obtain them. Shown here in front of his drug store is Dr. Walter F. Thomison. Rhea Circuit Court Judge says Rhea Courthouse must be cleaned up. According to the plate on the front, the clock mechanism #747 was built on March 15, 18, Dayton Bank Opens in Old American National Bank Building The quick results and enormous profits obtained, and the fact that this berry grew to a state of perfection on lands that could be purchas, November 16, 2019 | In Memory | Comments (1), Dr. Littell established Rhea Hospital's Intensive Care unit. (Bottom Row L-R) Wallace Haggard, Earl Shaver, Joe Gallagher, Wallace Keith and Perry Swafford Cost is $10 for a non wat, November 16, 2019 | Our Neighbors | Comments (2), In 1932, this monument was erected in memory of the Scoutmaster and Scouts who perished at the site of the flood. That all changed one June afternoon i, Cleo Jenkins Retires after 57 Years Operating Ferries. Engineer Dennis Kirby of the department was on duty and. The Darwins Dry Goods Store had one of the most prominent signs hanging in downtown Dayton during that hot summer of 1925 during the famous Scopes Trial. 2023 Rhea County E-911. The original name was the Methodist Episcopal Church of Smiths Crossroads, though the church experienced a number of name changes. The announcement was made by Dayton Mayor Jim Cunnyngham at a news conference held a, On the afternoon of Sunday, September 19,1965, open house and tours of Daytons new $800,000 water filter plant and the new water intake from the Tennessee River was held. (Second Row L-R) Floyd Rockwell, Terry Hackney, Jamile Shibley, John McDowell, and Ben Purser J.R. Thompson Farmer and Ex Marshall-, Deena Dill is a 1988 graduate of Rhea County High School in Evensville, Tennessee. The featured photo was taken during the 1952 Tennessee Strawberry Festival Parade traveling south on Market Street passing Shibleys Dime Store and Abel Hardware. The store moved in the late 1940s to Market Street near Purser Clothing Store. Chamber President Rick Dye stated that the, The feature photo above shows John Thomas Scopes in 1960 when he returned to Dayton for the premier of "Inherit The Wind" during the 35th Anniversary celebration of the famous trial which took place in July of 1925. The old Farmers Milling Company was on the property now occupied by the Dayton Post Office at the corner of 1st Ave & Railroad Street. The featured photo of the Dayton Theater shown above was taken in 1941. view all news. In addition to competitive salaries, the City offers annual salary increases of 2.5%. In 2009, Bob became the face of the Strawberry Festival when he appeared as the Grand Marshal in the parade. Inspections are performed by state contracted inspectors. Mrs. Marianne Beechman, 42-year-old teacher, became sick without warning while teaching a morning science class and fell to the floo, On February 1, 1935, Dayton was connected to the Tennessee Valley Authority power distribution system. (Second Row L-R) Paul Jones, Rector Smith, Homer Smith, Harvey Barger, Hoyal Smith, Wayne Barger, (Photo courtesy of the Glass Family) District Forester (Photo Co, Football Players Class of 1966-1967 (931) 484-4227, Darren Bailey, District Forester In the age we are living in, we find Doctor's Offices, Clinics, Urgent Care Facilities, and off campus satellite emergency rooms from larger hospitals on nearly every corner. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. 174 Hensley Wilson Ln, Evensville, TN 37332 $49,900 Est. Cunnyngham Frank Earle Robinson, known as F.E. Spring City, Tennessee We will also share remembrances of those beloved citizens from here that have gone on before us. Many people remain near their birthplace and yet others have for various reasons moved away years ago. In July of 195, Dayton Police & Fire Department early to mid 1970's These sites pose a serious risk of injury or even death to those curiosity seekers. The City of Dayton Commission approved this new system that was set up by the State Pla, The area that we all know as south Dayton was once known as Abel Town. The cost of the building permit is based on the estimated cost of construction. WebFire Sprinklers; Fire Extinguishers; Seminars & Training; Security System; Automation; Projects; Get a quote; Testimonials and Reviews; Blog; Contact Us; rhea county election results 2022. (Front Row L-R) Imogene Smith, Geneva Sue Fisher, Robert Tate Harrison, Auilda Cordell, Perry Smith, Helen Smith, Richard Smith and Kate Smith. A black bear was killed in South Dayton by city, c, Parham's Drug Store was located on the west side of Market Street between Hodge's Jewelry Store and 1st Ave. (Back Row L-R) Patty Pullin, Joyce Dorsey, Lee Ann Holland and Debbie Adams. Cars lined the drive-thru window for days. Today A Memorial Sits Near The site of the crash in Spring City remembering the victims of the tragic accident. George K. Barnard became partners with Watt Johnson in the business in 1945. I remember when I first started to school at Spring City Elementary there were no indoor bathrooms. The name was changed to Pennine to avoid confusion in railroad shipments with Sheffield, Alabama. WebRhea County Dayton 37321 1979 Blythe Ferry Rd Virtual Tour 1979 Blythe Ferry Rd Dayton, TN 37321 Added 32 Hours Ago FOR SALE $269,900 3 Bd 2 Ba 1,318 Sqft Cunnyngham. Jim Abel, 89, The above photo is of the Dayton Fire Department in 1960. He died on March 16, 1985, just two months, Tony's Drive In Originated As The Freez-Ette Today, when either one of, Jeanettes Beauty Bar, shown in the feature photo above from the early 1970s, was located off of Main Street to the rear of the former location of Pruetts Food Town (current location behind the District Attorneys Child Support Division). March 21, 1971 In May of 1884, William T. Broyles and, Rhea County named after John Rhea - an American solider and POLITICIAN Walter White, Rhea County Superintendent of Schools during the Scopes Trial. It is a very rare occasion where a fire department has more than one working fire in a single day much less three. Gladys became the interim Register of Deeds in 1962. It was one of the first ten cities to sign a contract with TVA for power and the third to actually receive the power. 1888. November 16, 2019 | County Wide | Comments (1), Days gone by at Frazier School recounted by a former student. The new location was on Market Street, next door to Robinson's Drug Store. (Photo Courtesy of George & Becky A, Harold Hanon operated a TV repair business in Dayton. On April 18, 1925, the Rhea County school board determined that a new consolidated school building should be erected at Morgan Springs replacing the old Morgan Springs and Kiuka Schools. where Sonic Drive In is today. WebView 1548 Piney Point Rd, Spring City, TN 37381 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & Fire Departments ; Jails & Prisons ; Police Departments Property Records Search; Tennessee. (2nd Row L-R)-Billy Edgeman, Nancy Daniels, Susan Smith, Teresa Lidford, Kathy Levengood, Whit Mac Morgan, Terry Pyle, Dennis Everett and Unknown Then the, State Representatives, family and friends of the late Senator Gene Elsea attend the ceremony naming a Hwy 27 bridge in Dayton after the late Senator. William Canfield, Area Forester The blaze extended ten feet high by the time the firefighters arrived, Cain Abel Descendants Reunite June 3, 1916 Adjoining the church is the parsonage in which the Rev. This was during the wild period of growth for the young city. Former Dayton resident Kathy Saint Blair, who now resides in Michigan, expressed some great childhood memories she has from the late 60's and very early 70's when h, Shipkron MFG Company located in Dayton's Industrial Park in 1973 March 16, 2002, proved to be an extra busy day for the City of Dayton Fire Department as they handled three structure fires that day. WebRhea County GIS Maps are cartographic tools to relay spatial and geographic information for land and property in Rhea County, Tennessee. Two businesses burn 24 years apart which occupied the same lot WDEF TV-12 A homeowner may build a home as long as the construction is to be the residence of the homeowner (not to be sold or leased) and the homeowner has not been issued a homeowner building permit for the 24 month period prior to the application. WebFire; Human Resources/ADA Coordinator; Library; Maintenance; Parks and Recreation; Police; Sanitation; Sewer Rehab; 2020 Updated Map of Rhea County. Paul Todd was born on July 24, 1910 and is fondly remembered by most people as Hambone. Robinson home located on Market Street at 3rd Ave. Copyright All Rights Reserved -Yesterday In Dayton, Tennessee Society Sons Of The American Revolution (Back Row L-R) Charles Swafford, Bob Jones, Larry Crawford and Jim Reid The Harbeck's housekeeper (standing below the porch) and butler (slightly tucked behind the rose bush on the left) can also be seen but are unidentified. Second Row L-R: Billie Garrison, Claude "Rabbit" Travis, George S, Harry & Ethel Phillips operate Phillips Studio for 54 years Cost is $10 fo, Abel Boarding House Built During Smith Crossroads A log cabin was built there for worship. Rhea County rich in history is comprised of three municipalities Dayton, Graysville and Spring City Tennessee. "In grateful recognition of a man whose qualities of leadership and loyalty have completely won the respect of the student body, and with deep appreci, Dayton City School Football Players and Cheerleaders About 75 people turned out at the Rhea County Courthouse to see the Ten Commandments monument that cost Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore his job.The monument was to travel, 1925 Scopes Trial Jury Dayton Tennessee Looking back this week to June 12, 1960, we discover a little excitement, as well as some fear that struck some of south Daytons citizens when a bear was seen wondering the neighborhood. We are the centralized dispatch center for Rhea County. Days gone by at Frazier School recounted by a former student. One re, November 16, 2019 | Scopes Trial Related | Comments (2), Last Photo Taken Hours Before Bryan's death in Dayton on July 26, 1925 Photo on the right was taken just after Bryan's death in July of 1925 as his body is returned to the Rogers home for his funeral service. A state residential building permit is not required for detached garages, sheds, barns or other detached structures that are not used for living purposes. Smith sold lot number 8, in J.J. Abel's, (L-R) Walter Cheers-City Attorney, Sam Morgan-Chairman of the Dayton Lions Club, Bill Voigt-Public Relations Director for the City of Dayton, Mayor Charlie Walters, Colonel Joseph Sullivan-Commander of Stewart Air Force Base, Evert Bean-Minister Church of Christ, Kelso Ballard-City Commissioner a, Corvin's Texaco closed after 41 years in business District Forester (State Forests) The existing home will not be required to be brought up to code; however, the addition must meet code. Jeremy Albright,Asst. These are available for purchase for those wishing to obtain them. Robinson, one of the trial originators. The new school was set to open for the 198, Reminiscing Days Gone By in Dayton Tennessee, Telephone employees shown on April 10, 1947, are Gladys Bolen (left) and Ruby Wilkey (right), as they pace back and forth before the entrance of the local exchange office. Taylor, Sr., Kelso Ballard, Bob Norris, Al West Sr., Felix Abel, Mike Schild and Jim Abel. However, this was modern, In memory of Paul "Hambone" Todd WebDavidson, Knox, Madison, Shelby.. T.C.A 39-14-306 (c): The provisions of this section shall not apply to fires which may be set within the corporate limits of any incorporated town or The board members were John E, Rhea native Dies Searching For Old Home place Site P. O. The owners of the store closed their doors in 1993 after being in business in the same location for over 46 years. (Photo Courtesy of George & Becky Arnold) It takes more than just. In July of 1983 Leon Calloway recounted some of his memories of Spring City. This building has been converted into apartments. This photo was taken by Jimmy Cunnyngham in front of the old Fire Hall on Main Street. If you are over the age of 50 then you are familiar with the term "TV Repairman". But once upon a time, down on the corner of Market Street and Florida Avenue, there stood one of those old-time gro, Photo on the left was taken in 1965 as the Rev. Permits purchased on or after October 1, 2011 will have the plumbing and mechanical systems inspected at the rough-in and final inspections. These portraits are reduced in size to conserve web space. According to the minutes from a Dayton City meeting, the commission drew up a resolution for the purchase of lan, A Portion of Robinson Mfg. Dayton Fire Department 1169 from the University of Chicago School of Medicine. He was educated in his native county. EDITORS NOTE: This story has been updated. (Top Row L-R) B.L. Pictured seated left to right are Strawberry Queen Rhonda Maynor and Miss Dominion of Canada, S, Professor Walter White long time public servant dies February 15, 1951 These are the official portraits for the Rhea County High School in Evensville, Tennessee, for the year 1994-1995. Shawn Hendrickson,Asst. (Photo courtesy Rhea Historical Society) This post takes us to the Rhea County High School during the year 1975-1976 to see the schools football team. An exact date of construction is unknown at this time, but it is believed to ha, Craig V. Gabbert, known to most people as C.V. Gabbert, came to Dayton in 1938, after his graduation from Emory Henry College in Virginia. About twenty year, The City Restaurant, shown above in 1973, was owned and operated by Kermit & Lucretia Travis of Dayton. A place to come and reminisce about days gone by in the place we call home. This is a developing story. Her condition was pronounced serious. The outside toilet was long and wide with a partiti, The N.D.Reed Store moved from Smith's Crossroads to Main Street near the Aqua Hotel. The church was organized in the late 1800s. And for some time before that, trying to remember to call it Bi-Lo rather than Red Food Store. This i, If you grew up in or around Dayton in the 60s and early 70s, then you certainly remember the Redford's five and dime store, which was located on Market Street across from Robinsons Drug Store. Behind Them: Doc, Bill Hunt, the Chief Federal Probation officer for Tennessee was in Dayton on June 6th, 1978 to inspect the Rhea County Jail after federal judges in both Knoxville and Chattanooga had received complaints from a prisoner being held at the facility. He had served the citizens of Rhea County in law enforcement for more than 46 years. We dispatch Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, and Rescue county wide and are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, for 365 Shipley Welcomes john Thomas Scopes to town on 35th Anniversary of Famous Trial early 1950,..., he was considered a mathematical genius July 24, 1910 and is fondly remembered by most as... Dentist Office is located at 3680 Blythe Ferry Road in Dayton for 46! Located at 3680 Blythe Ferry Road in Dayton to conserve web space on Morgan! City Restaurant, shown above was taken during the early 1950 's, was owned and by... To town on Saturday to trade as they called it face of the tragic accident Cherokee Agency moved to side. 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