Overton Sheriff Said Motorcycle Safety Begins With Visibility
May is Motorcycle Safety Month and Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said motorcycles are a popular hobby across our region. Garrett said motorcyclists can stay safe by wearing a certified helmet and improving their visibility while driving. Garrett said wearing bright or reflective clothing, in addition to using lights, can make motorcyclists easier to see. […]
One Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Accident Sunday
One person died Sunday after a motorcycle accident on I-40. 32-year-old Nicole Siems was traveling west on I-40 near mile marker 290 and attempted to negotiate a curve. The motorcycle left the travel lane on the left shoulder, striking the cable barrier and post. Siems came to final rest near the point of impact, and […]
Retired CPD Captain Killed In Motorcycle Accident Friday
Retired Cookeville Police Captain Bobby Anderson was killed in a motorcycle accident Friday morning at 50-years-old. Anderson was driving a 2019 Honda Goldwing motorcycle in the area of Buffalo Valley Road near Eagles Landing Drive. The accident involved Anderson’s motorcycle and a dump truck. The Cookeville Police Department responded to the scene at 9:16 a.m. […]
Cookeville Man Dies In Wednesday Night Motorcycle Accident
A Cookeville man has died as the result of a Wednesday night motorcycle accident. 33-year-old Landon Rice was traveling on Hawkins Crawford Road around 9 p.m. when his 2009 Kawasaki Motorcycle left the left side of the roadway striking a tree. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol, the vehicle broke into two pieces coming to its […]
Inaugural Overton CASA Motorcycle Ride To Help Kids
CASA of Overton County is in need of money to serve abused and neglected children in the court system. Coordinator Susan O’Neil said the need led to creating a charity motorcycle ride on Saturday, partnering with a local motorcycle club. O’Neil said that registering to ride on Saturday helps them pay for advocate recruitment, education […]
Run For The Wall Ridings Not Returning This Year
Cookeville will not be receiving a visit from the motorcyclist group Run the Wall this holiday weekend. Visitor’s Bureau Executive Director Molly Brown said the group typically stops in on their Memorial Day tour, which was cancelled. She said they had hoped to have them this Fourth of July weekend. “Unfortunately that was cancelled as […]
Key To Motorcycle Safety Is Awareness and Sharing Roadway Space
The Crossville Police Department is trying to spread awareness for sharing the road during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Administrative Captain Brian Eckelson said the biggest challenge for riders will always be the size difference between a bike and vehicle. He said the key to safety is space for everyone when a bike is on the […]
Cookeville History Museum Hosting Two-Wheeled Wonders
An around the world tour of motorcycles and scooters will be making its way to the Cookeville History Museum on January 16. The museum is partnering with Nashville’s Lane Motor Museum, displaying 11 vehicles until March 27. Lane Motor Museum Education Director Rex Bennett said there should be something for everyone in the Two-Wheeled Wonders […]
