Monterey Depot Society Planning Pocket Park By Roundhouse
A new small park has been approved at the Monterey Depot. The “pocket park” will be located in front of the roundhouse by the recently installed Ludwig Light. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the Depot Society will fund the project after the Board of Aldermen approved the use of land. “That’s an area that probably […]
Monterey Activities Could Grow This Summer After Programs Survey
More sports, creative movement and dance activities top the parks and recreation wants of Monterey residents. The results come from a recently completed ten-question survey. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said some 500 people participated. “We’re going to take the survey results, John Ross (Albertson) is going to look at it and kind of come up […]
Monterey Depot Historical Society Accepting Members
The Monterey Depot Historical Society is accepting new members to be a part of the preservation history. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said if you are a history or train enthusiasts, then this organization is for you. “First and foremost, the main role is to make sure that we are preserving our local and regional history, […]
Monterey Depot Historical Society Hosting Celebration For Local School Staff
The Monterey Depot Historical Society will show its appreciation to local educators tonight through a Christmas party. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the Depot wanted to give school staff and their families a night of fun after a challenging two years of COVID. “They pushed through all of that adversity and met the ultimate goal […]
Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park 4-Phase Master Plan Complete
The future vision of Meadow Creek Park in Monterey will bring together community, ecology and recreation. The Board of Aldermen got its first look at the park master plan Monday. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said having that pathway to develop Meadow Creek is exciting. “To know that there is always going to be something going […]
Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority To Discuss Monterey Rejoining
The Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority will discuss Monterey rejoining the group at its next board meeting. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the matter has been added to the Authority’s agenda after contacting Chair Tara Wohlgemuth. “I emailed her about what the process would look like for Monterey to rejoin the authority,” Cleary said. […]
Monterey Opens New Tourism Website Highlighting Local Attractions
Monterey has launched a new tourism website promoting what the town has to offer. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said learn where to eat, stay and play by visiting exploremontereytn.com. “I just thought it was time that Monterey focused on Monterey, and so, what we’re trying to do is really figure out what we have to […]
Monterey To Use ARP Funds For Depot Outdoor Seating Project
Monterey to move forward with a plan to use American Rescue Plan funding for an outdoor seating area at the depot. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the plan is to have a construction of a platform from the caboose to the dining car outside of the depot. He said the estimated $85,000 project will coincide […]
Monterey To Invest More Into Tourism Exposure In Tennessee Vacation Guide
Monterey will further invest in its tourism industry by paying for more exposure in the Tennessee Vacation Guide. The Guide is a magazine and online publication that highlights tourism destinations across the state. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said that previously they paid for a small feature of the depot in the physical magazine. He said […]
Vandalism Leads To Monterey Limiting Whittaker Park Facilities
The town of Monterey has indefinitely closed Whittaker Park’s bathroom facilities after multiple acts of vandalism. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the action was taken to protect the park’s facilities. “Give us some time to figure out what we need to do to address what has been reoccurring vandalism,” Cleary said. “Not only at the […]
