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. Eckerd Drugs, R.J.Coulter Founded Coulter Funeral Home in 1897 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. This presentation highlighted his work in Rhea County schools, the state house and se, This building, which was located on south Market Street across of the First Methodist Church was used by a various number of businesses and organizations, over the years. One of them in particular is the F.E. In addition to competitive salaries, the City offers annual salary increases of 2.5%. Shortly before 6pm, the City of Dayton Fire Department was notified of a fire at the funeral home. It really doesnt seem like it has been 23 years since I skipped up Market Street on my way to the Dayton Theater. 3rd Row- Beverly ?, Carol Purser, ? A trial in which the world has come to know as "The Monkey Trial". Rhea County is currently in the process of securing a contract with Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative Inc. [BTC] and Spring City Cable that will provide high-speed fiber optic Internet to all of Rhea County over the next two years. Rhea Circuit Court Judge says Rhea Courthouse must be cleaned up. Today, we know this building as part of the Robinson's MFG Company on south Market Street. 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. Walt Kaylor will always be fondly remembered. Haggard was the father of trial lawyer Wallace Haggard, who was the brother-in-law to F.E. In July of 1983 Leon Calloway recounted some of his memories of Spring City. (Photo Courtesy of Chattanooga BSA History) (Left to Right) Elliot Millard, Wilson Marler, Floyd Kelly, Sheriff Fred Mullins, Ola, Shown are the Board of Directors for Dayton Bank and Trust Company. It was near a home that the students re, Pictured above, Dr. Theodore C. Mercer leads the way to the Rhea County Courthouse for Bryan's 50th Birthday Celebration WebFor Sale: 00 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN 37321 $1,230,000 MLS# 1366640 Fantastic developer's opportunity. On the afternoon of July 19, 1985, about 125 firefighters battled a blaze at the old Spring City High School. Saturday November 13, 2021, 1PM The Gamecocks got to 34-24, but at intermission trailed by 12 after a James layup. Inspections are scheduled by visiting https://core.tn.gov. This photo was from the mid 1960's. Major Cecil B. Smith, a Rhea County native, greets members of the Fables on the tarmac at the Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan. Jim, as he was known, spent the latter part of his life serving in law enforcement in Rhea County. Since one of their employees, Margie Littell was a Dayton resident she was asked to staff and manage the new offices here locally. Whatever became of the old-time grocery stores? Rhea County E-911 Communications Center is a public utility that prides itself in its professionalism by providing quality and equal communication services in any circumstance to all we encounter. 7800 Rhea County Hwy Dayton, TN 37321 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on holidays Telephone Numbers 423-775-7832 423-775-7837 423-775-7838 Extension #1 reaches the Administrative Offices Extension #2 reaches the Rhea County Jail Fax Number 423-775-5463 One of th, The Rhea Drive-In Gone But Not Forgotten Francis, John Robertson Abel Jr. & Family Portrait by J.B. 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In the photo shown above standing behind the counter are Barton Reed and Jewell Purser. Permits purchased on or after October 1, 2011 will have the plumbing and mechanical systems inspected at the rough-in and final inspections. Born September 29, 1920, Warren Glinn Harding DaVault was drafted during his senior year at Rhea Central High School before he had graduated. Days gone by at Frazier School recounted by a former student. He did his undergraduate work at Bob Jones University, from, Two Dayton firefighters credited with saving the life of a little boy, June 21, receive special plaques from the City Council commending their actions. 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. The first classes that were held in the building were during the 1908 sc, longest serving elected official in Tennessee The sign drew in many curious visitors and onlookers. WebThe City of Knoxville offers an extensive benefits package to its employees. Miss Dayton Nancy Shipley Welcomes John Thomas Scopes To Town On 35th Anniversary Of Famous Trial. 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. Joel Blackburn, Asst. Please check the captcha to verify you are not a robot. He came to Dayton in 1889 where he served as the City Marshal for five years. Standing L-R Coach Larry Eastman, Charles, Benton, David Johnson, Brent Clarke, Mike Walker, Greg Hale, and Coach Jim, Bobbie Bankston of Dayton dies from stab wound received in a fight that resulted over a pinball game Today, double wide mobile homes can be seen throughout the county and occasionally single wide trailers can be seen. Back through the decades, old newspapers are filled with stories of flooding at Richland Creek in Dayton. CORE is the Comprehensive Online Regulatory & Enforcement System that Commerce and Insurance uses for managing licenses, certifications, registrations and permits. Mr.Rankin, who was long-time Rhea County educator, died Saturday, August 27, 2000, after a lengthy battle with liver d, Big Orange Trailer Park-Evensville Tennessee For the past one hundred and twelve-years, Dayton City School has occupied its current location on Cherry Street. Cost is $10 fo, Abel Boarding House Built During Smith Crossroads In addition, the SFMO issues permits, licenses and certificates of registration related to explosives, fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, fireworks and LP Gas. But our memories often take us on a journey bac, This view of Market Street is looking north from the bridge toward Alabama Ave. Because of where the collapse happened, large equipment cant fit. One regular attendee of the festival, Parade Marshal passed From Sawyers to Ronnie Raper in mid 1980's Guy Jones was born in Madison County Kentucky on November 30, 1898, before Orville & Wilbur Wright had, Historian David Gray above under took a project in the early 1980's to clean and care for some of the county's neglected records. Sitting L-R David Beard, Greg Travis, and Gary Peavyhouse The State of Tennessee passed a law chartering the town. Video converted to digital by Dean Wilson in 2020. Following WW II with the growth of motels and tourist courts, the use of Hotels d, T.N.L. District Forester (Fire) I was in, This is a group photo of Rhea County Sheriff Leon Sneed's First Administration taken in 1986. Spring City. Dayton City Municipal Building, P.O. Video filmed by Billy G. Matherly in 1988. Gladys became the interim Register of Deeds in 1962. That all changed one June afternoon i, Cleo Jenkins Retires after 57 Years Operating Ferries. The cost of the building permit is based on the estimated cost of construction. This Is Cleo Jenkins Story from 1972. On Friday April 24, 1942, the day started out as any other normal day in Dayton until a train accident occurred on the main line in downtown. Find 2 external resources related to Rhea County Fire Department Station 740 - Wolf Creek Fire District. Rhea County. The group of students came together to express they're thanks to F.E.Robinson for a gift of calendars presented to the schools. When constructed the building was brought in as a modular unit. Front Row (L-R) Shown seated left to right ar, In the featured photo above, Gardener Garrett watches on as Bradley Varner operates the track-hoe during demolition. The house was built in 1870 by the Gardenhire family. Pictured Above L-R Front Row: Barkly Lee, George Shibley, and Charles Whittemore The festival was originally sponsored by the Dayton Lions Club, in corporation with the Junior Chamber of Commerce, on May 24, 1947, to g, The Top ten Dance Party 2023 Rhea County E-911. Back in those days a youngster could spend an af, On June 15, 2000, approx. (L-R) Donna Day, Terri Shepard, Lisa Grant, Vickie Roberts, Captain Paula Hall, Co-Captain Ann Kelly and Teresa Price. Identified Extreme Left: Marquerite Robinson and Billy Wagner (Photo Courtesy Glass Family) 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. 302 near the rock quarry brings back memories of an old schoolhouse that is now long gone. The Rhea County Sheriffs Office said it was a hand dig operation. He was the author of Tennessee's Anti-Evolution Bill in 1925. I am told that it was on Market Street across from the old Abel Hardware Store, in the same building where Hodges Jewelry Store was later located. Engineer Dennis Kirby of the department was on duty and. 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). 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