New Waterfall Part Of Monterey’s Meadow Creek Expansion
Monterey’s Meadow Creek park has expanded as the town completed the purchase of a neighboring seven acre lot. Included with the $43,500 price tag was an undocumented waterfall that needed a name. Mayor J.J Reels said the official title will be known as, “Meadow Creek Falls.” “Right now, it is not much of a waterfall. […]
Meadow Creek Park Resident Complaints Go Silent
The change of season means less park goers, and for residents near Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park, that means less noise after hours. Residents first voiced concerns last summer of noisy late night traffic as the park remains open 24/7. Police Chief Bill Randolph said since then, he has not received any complaints after increasing patrols […]
Monterey Approves Pursuing Land for Meadow Creek Park
Monterey approved moving forward with negotiations to purchase seven acres of land to expand Meadow Creek Park, during Monday nights Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. During the meeting Mayor JJ Reels said he thinks the town can get all the purchasing costs covered for around $46,000. Reels said moving quickly on this property will […]
Monterey To Consider Expanding Meadow Creek Park
PurchaseThe town of Monterey is considering the purchase of a seven acre lot to expand its Meadow Creek Park. The land includes a scenic waterfall and natural bluffs for rock climbing. Mayor J.J. Reels said the land presents an opportunity to add more attractions to the park east of the lake. “We are just looking […]
Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park Trail Opening Saturday
Hikers, runners and mountain bikers can explore Monterey’s newest trail Saturday at Meadow Creek Park. The Upper Cumberland Southern Off Road Bicycle Association has worked on the trail for over a year. Member Heather Call said the two mile loop is just the beginning of a planned 13 mile trail. “What we have gone for, […]
SORBA Meadow Creek Park Trail Building Saturday
The Upper Cumberland chapter of the Southern Off Road Bicycle Association is hosting a volunteer trail building day Saturday at Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park. Member Heather Call said the organization has been working with Monterey for the past year to open the parks first mountain bike trial. “The entire project is a 13 mile loop […]
Monterey Mayor Talks City Accomplishments
Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins will leave his post Tuesday night when a new board is sworn in. After six years, Wiggins said his biggest accomplishment is working to expand outdoor recreation in Meadow Creek Park. “We would like to transform that particular area into what I would call a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, whether it’s […]
New Parking Area Opens At Meadow Creek Park
Parking at Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park has expanded. The new gravel parking area is located towards the mountain bike trail head under construction. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the additional parking will serve additional park visitors once the trail is completed. “This was needed in that area,” Cleary said. “Previously, just some dirt, very uneven. […]
Porter: Rail Trail Potential Tourist Destination
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he hopes to see the Tennessee Central Heritage Rail Trail become a tourist destination like similar trails in other communities. Porter said that has been the goal of leaders since the trail was proposed in the mid-2000’s. “I think the goal is, in the future, is to make it […]
Monterey Votes To Keep Meadow Creek Park Open 24 Hours
Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park will remain open 24 hours a day. Residents neighboring the park voiced complaints about disruptive park goers and drug-use late at night during a July aldermen meeting. Mayor Bill Wiggins said the police chief presented the Building and Grounds Committee enough information to keep the gates open. “The chief had documentation […]
