(Photos Courtesy of The Rhea County Historical and Genealogical Society.) 1808 Rhea County government o, (Pictured L-R) Major Cecil B. Smith, Benny Daniels, Bonnie Smith, Bobby Beard, Candy Graham, Jerry "Jug" Standifer and Eddie Daniels. The worst ice storm in 50 years struck Rhea County and most of East Tennessee during night of March 2, 1960. (Pictured L-R First Row) Bill Cochran, Bill Ewing, Bill Watts, Jim Snyder, Bub Wilkey and Bob Wampler (Second Row L-R) Paul Jones, Rector Smith, Homer Smith, Harvey Barger, Hoyal Smith, Wayne Barger, (Photo courtesy of the Glass Family) The Rhea County Fair is underway at the fairgrounds in Evensville, and today, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. is Senior Day at the fair. Later in the day, the 4-H Youth Demonstration Competition begins at 4 p.m. and continues until 6 p.m. The carnival opens at 5 p.m. and will be open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. from the University of Chicago School of Medicine. The original cabin, shown above in the early 1950's, was owned by the R.E. He was widely known for being a Confederate veteran and member of the Dayton Bar. The older generations of Dayton and the surrounding areas certainly recognize the name Sawyers Funeral Home. Shock and Dingbat parade through Downtown Dayton in 1978 Also pictured above with the Governor and Miss. CORE is the Comprehensive Online Regulatory & Enforcement System that Commerce and Insurance uses for managing licenses, certifications, registrations and permits. Prior to being calle, The Morgan farm can be seen in the background on the hilltop. (Photo Courtesy City of Dayton) John Washington Butler was an American farmer and a Tennessee State Legislator from 1923-1927 . Delano 37325 (Photo Courtesy of George & Becky A, Harold Hanon operated a TV repair business in Dayton. The departme, Rhea Central High School Classes Gather for 1988 Reunion 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. During that night, a fire of undetermined causes burned through the Dayton City School building that had been erected in 1907. On the afternoon of July 19, 1985, about 125 firefighters battled a blaze at the old Spring City High School. When TVA took over supplying power to Dayton in 1935, Dayton had 352 electrical, Looking back to the Rhea County Sheriffs Department in 1959. Shock Theaters Dr. This was a limited edition print, Beautiful Historic Dayton, Tennessee with only 200 signed and number released. This has been a trad, Shock Theater's Dr. On Friday afternoon, March 22, 1929, an excited group of boy scouts left Rockwood fo, The Broyles-Darwin Home Is the oldest home in town. Some people will drift up towards Hwy 30 where the parade route starts. As we grow older in life, we often look back at the happy times of our life during our childhood. In 1819, Rhea County was almost doubled in size when the legislature took over part of the Cherokee Nation which was located on the south east bank of the Tennessee River. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) The Knoxville Fire Department and several other When most folks hear the name, Roger Whitfield, immediately what comes to mind is a hitchhiker along the side or the road in Dayto, November 16, 2019 | Graysville | Comments (2). Emergencies Call 9-1-1. (Photo Courtesy of George & Becky Arnold) It takes more than just. The helipad, was dedicated and officially placed into service that afternoon. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,809. Front Row (L-R) Pearl Girder, Bessie Oldham, Susie Olinger, Eddie Olinger, the teacher Mrs. Copyright All Rights Reserved -Yesterday In Dayton, The old Pennine Post Office was a landmark that had been located on Hwy 27 about three miles south of Spring City. Eckerd Drugs, R.J.Coulter Founded Coulter Funeral Home in 1897 The Dayton Coffee Shop is shown on the left and the Robinson Drug Store is shown on the right. These items are on display in the Dayton Fire Department's memorabilia case at Station 1 on Market Street. It was planned as a memorial to Dr. Judson A. Rudd, the late president of Bryan who died in 1970. (Photo Courtesy Wallace Rice Collection) Smith sold lot number 8, in J.J. Abel's, (L-R) Walter Cheers-City Attorney, Sam Morgan-Chairman of the Dayton Lions Club, Bill Voigt-Public Relations Director for the City of Dayton, Mayor Charlie Walters, Colonel Joseph Sullivan-Commander of Stewart Air Force Base, Evert Bean-Minister Church of Christ, Kelso Ballard-City Commissioner a, Corvin's Texaco closed after 41 years in business Located on East Idaho Ave, there stands a beautiful old house that we all know as the Byron House. (931) 484-4227, Darren Bailey, District Forester Wilkey is "Miss D, historic Rhea County Courthouse Closes after 130 years Firestone is now just a memory to us all. During the 1925 session of the State House of Representatives, while representing, Dayton's municipal leaders saw a need to eliminate the heavy traffic flow through downtown. CR206-07 - IRC Significant Changes 2018 (3) CR206-08 - Significant Changes 2012-2018 IRC (7) CR211-00 - Mold Properties and Prevention (14) CR212-00 - Inspecting Building Construction in Crawlspaces (3) Box 85, Evensville, TN 37332 |Dispatch 423-775-7828 |Addressing Info 423-775 John Roberson Abel Sr. was born September 20, 1816, the son of Cain & Margarette Abel is shown above in this, Robinson Home located at 3rd and Market still occupied by a Robinson Descendant According to Judy Young, the widow of John C. Young, Jr. and the last ow, Employee & Family Picnic at Dayton Products Robinson appears with his two small children, Sony and Frances. Jeremy Albright,Asst. The old Rhea Drive-In was torn down to make way for future developments. 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 During the project, buildings were cleared to make way for the Market S, The photo above shows what the crossing looked like shortly after the accident occurred. Today A Memorial Sits Near The site of the crash in Spring City remembering the victims of the tragic accident. When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. With no formal education, he was considered a mathematical genius. (Top Row L-R) B.L. To request inspection visit core.tn.gov or email [email protected] If emailing, please include your full permit number and the date that the project will be ready for inspection. To report illegal burning, please call toll-free 1-888-891-TDEC Basic Fire Safety Guidelines for Outdoor Burning Careless debris burning is a primary cause of New Dayton Chamber of Commerce Produces Booklet, 1961 Tennessee Strawberry festival Planning Committee, Lewis Morphy Paradise Cave Dayton Tennessee, Train Derails in Downtown Spring City July 28, 2016, Strawberries As A Commercial Crop by Clyde Roddy, La-Z-Boy Groundbreaking With A Boom September 1972, Rhea County Jail Cleared of Prisoners Complaints 1978, Rhea County High School Boys Basketball 1982-1983, Rhea County Courthouse Clock and Bell Tower, Rhea County Sheriff's Deputy Shot in Back By Bootleggers, Dayton Veneer and Lumber Company Burns November 11, 1939, Rhea Central High School Jr & Sr Banquet 1966-1967, Fire Strikes Former Thomison Hospital Building, Mansfield's Restaurant Building -Then and Now, Bob Norris Forty Year Parade Emcee-In Memory, 1969 Tennessee Strawberry Queen- Janice Sproles, Hwy 27 Four Lane Bypass Constructed in 1960, F.E. Morgan, Joe Snyder, Alvin Reed, Darrius Darwin and Edgar Brown Those that knew him described him as a friend to everyone. In 1948, this old military chapel was bought from the United States Army and disassembled in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Pvt. Carles Junior Henderson was born on March 31, 1935, to the Rev. The owners of the store closed their doors in 1993 after being in business in the same location for over 46 years. According to local news reports, it all started one June afternoon in, Traveling up and down Hwy 27 bypass, everyone has seen the old Cedar Hill Hospital building which was once also an off-campus dorm for Bryan College. A twenty yearlong feud between brothers-in-law came to an end on December 21, 1957, when one shot and killed the other, leaving the sister of t, Third Church Building At This Location On the evening of Friday July 19, 1968, a storm swept through Dayton. Miss Walker, Miss Kingsport of 1963, is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Kent Walker. A click of the mouse and shopping is done. Engineer Dennis Kirby of the department was on duty and. It has had the current name since, Rhea Central High School Girls Basketball 1968 68-201-115 (c) which specifies that open burning of wood waste within two hundred feet (200) of an occupied building by any Little did she know, Hotel Guests at Dayton are poisoned by eating some diseased beef (3rd Row L-R)- Kathy?, Ton, Citizen's revolt when Railroad names new station "Sequatchie" Copyright Al, Harry & John Crawford Prominent Dayton residents Killed in Auto Accident Sometime after the opening of the Dayton office, a moto, November 16, 2019 | Churches | Comments (0), First Baptist Church Groundbreaking Dayton Tennessee This is, Pictured above at the opening of the Paradise Cave Resort is Ted Morphy, Mrs. Ted Morphy, Dr. j.J.Rodgers, Paradise Cave owner Lewis Morphy, Lewis Morphy Jr. Paradise Cave owner Boots Morphy, and daughter Valerie Morphy. Funeral Cards were distributed to family members and friends as a token of remembrance of a loved one who had passed away. Red Food Store was sta. Cary and West Firestone was known mostly for selling tires and other auto, dayton city School Forced To Close For A week Following Fire Our town did not have running water, so we got a drink at recess from a pump out beside the school. With approval of the City Commission, the new fire engine was purchased by the city at a cost of $1,600.00 dollars. The Crawford House shown above was located on Main Street where Dr. Dennis Vanmeter's Dentist Office is located. (Photo Courtesy Littell Family Collection) The sign drew in many curious visitors and onlookers. 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. WebRhea County Trustee's Office 375 Church Street Dayton, TN 37321 423-775-7810 Directions Rhea County Property Records Databases The Rhea County Property Records (Tennessee) links below open in a new window and will take you to third party websites that are useful for finding Rhea County public records. The A, Clarence Darrow Stayed Here During The 1925 Scopes Trial Roddy Community- Miss Thelma Bare, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Bare, of Roddy, was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon as she was returning from school, when struck by a car driven by James McNew, of Cardif. During its past 60 years of use, there have been a few events to occur there that did n, The original Daytona Cafe, which was located on Main Street, next door to Wilkey's Barber Shop, is pictured as it was in September 1941. The Community National Bank stands on the corner of Main and Market Street. Looking back this week to June 12, 1960, we discover a little excitement, as well as some fear that struck some of south Daytons citizens when a bear was seen wondering the neighborhood. 3rd Row- Beverly ?, Carol Purser, ? View 2 images in sequence. 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 This building has been converted into apartments. Cars lined the drive-thru window for days. ( Photo Courtesy of Patti Graham) The new location was on Market Street, next door to Robinson's Drug Store. WebFree Business profile for RHEA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION at 8860 Back Valley Rd, Evensville, TN, 37332-3281, US. Bob Jones, Sheriff Henderson, Bill Harris, Carl Joh, Executive Secretary Bill Nash, shown here at the right, explains the first copy of the booklet to (left) Dr. J. J. Rodgers, Mayor and (center) Wayne French, President of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. The original Abel family and their descendants owned property from below Richland Creek all the way down to the area of Dayco Drive. He stated then that he rem, Bill Horton Field at the Rhea County High School. September 7, 1974 If you notice, you can see the old Schild Ice Plant building in the background. It was replaced by the new and modern supermarkets. Rhonda Maynor was crowned being the first since 1959. Adjoining the church is the parsonage in which the Rev. Hollywood Stuntman and Dayton Paradise Ca, November 16, 2019 | Spring City | Comments (0), Motorist travel up and down Rhea County Highway around the Spring City Depot Station every day. Copyright All Rights Reserved -Yesterday In Dayton, Robert Emmett Winsett seated at his desk in his office on Waldens Ridge. Experts on charters said that it was the most progressive charter in the state at the time. The bricks were imported and said to be of a very hard variety. It was known as the Bethel Episcopal Church, South. 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