Monterey Working To Address Bee Rock Graffiti
Town of Monterey working to address graffiti issues at Bee Rock. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said multiple recent incidents have caused damage at the park. Cleary said the town has had instances of graffiti before at Bee Rock, but that this is more widespread. “We have thousands of visitors to Bee Rock […]
Monterey Making Gains On Meadow Creek Park Master Plan
Two additional miles of trail completed at Meadow Creek Park as part of Monterey’s efforts to fulfill its master plan. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said a total of five miles created out of the 13 planned in the first phase of development. “That’s a pretty big chunk of the overall goal to get that loop […]
Monterey Considering Moving Forward With T-DOT Grant Opportunity
Monterey potentially exploring the next steps of a T-DOT grant opportunity that would expand the rail trail. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the $678,000 grant would extend the trail 1,000 linear feet from Oak Street to Woodcliff. “And it would also address the sidewalks that run along the side of Whitaker Park,” Cleary said. “And […]
Cleary: Loss Of Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker Will Be Felt Region-Wide
The loss of Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker will be felt region-wide. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said Walker was someone loved and respected by not only those in Monterey, but those who knew him across the Upper Cumberland for his knowledge and intellect. Cleary said he first met Walker while working as a reporter and covering […]
Monterey To Explore Hotel-Motel Tax To Boost Tourism Funding
The town of Monterey will start the process of exploring the creation of an occupancy tax. The tax funding comes from lodging and rentals in the area, or what some called “heads in beds.” Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the money generated from the tax has to go directly toward economic and community development. “With […]
Monterey Introduces Summer-Long Movie Event
Enjoy community and fun with Monterey’s first-ever Movie in the Park Summer Series. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the series spans five months with a film showing at Whittaker Park every last Saturday until September. “We’ll have concessions from some different businesses and civic organizations, of course we’ve got the splash pad and the playground […]
Monterey Farmer’s Market Accepting Vendor Applications
The spring season is nearing and that means the Monterey Farmer’s Market is accepting vendor applications. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said people interested can apply at the Monterey Depot Museum or by calling at (931)-839-2221. “It’s just simple,” Cleary said. “It is your name, your farm address, what you are selling at the market,” Clearly […]
Monterey Farmer’s Market Grand Opening Saturday
The Monterey Farmer’s Market will celebrate this year’s grand opening this Saturday. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the market first opened in April, but in a different way due to the coronavirus. This is the first time since then where the people of Monterey can come together and enjoy the market. “It’s just an […]
