The festival was under the general supervision of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce with all civic clubs and organizations hav, This group portrait of the City of Dayton Police Department was taken at their station on Strawberry Festival Parade Day in 2003. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Permits purchased on or after October 1, 2011 will have the plumbing and mechanical systems inspected at the rough-in and final inspections. Nathan Waters, Asst. Firefigh, Front Row L-R Boze Giles, Gene Elsea, Jim Strang, Unknown, Russell Beene, Norman Silter, Perry Massengill and Penny Nail There was nothing left of the church after the fire exc, Brown Home Predated Community Bank Fire sprinkler systems are not required in one- and two-family dwellings ortownhouses. Another piece of Rhea Countys history fell to the ground on Thursday May 22, 2008. The State of Tennessee passed a law chartering the town. Below is a word for word account of her memories. Everyone in the photograph has since passed away. Rhea Central High Class of 1941, 1942 and 1943 Reunion in 1988, Dayton Eagle Scouts Travel To California 1953, Rhea County Sheriff Fred Mullins & The Love of His Life, Myrtles little brick store was penny candy Heaven, Rev. A slab inspection is not required for garages or unfinished basements. But while the whole face of nature wore a smiling aspect this thriving little city was about to be shrouded in a, Rexall Ball Team portrait taken in front of F.E.Robinson's Drug Store in 1913. Citizens are walking about on Front Street. She was a sophomore at Carson Newman College. He was born September 14, 1903. Dayton Tennessee Rhea County is currently in the process of securing a contract with Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative Inc. [BTC] and Spring City Cable that will provide high-speed fiber optic Internet to all of Rhea County over the next two years. Suggest Listing The daughter of the late James & Phyllis Dill of Dayton. (Photo Courtesy Glass Family) 2023 County Office. James grew up on the Cunnyngham farm along the Tennessee River in Rhea County. Identified Extreme Left: Marquerite Robinson and Billy Wagner October 28, 1978 The Quee, Rhea County Courthouse Saved by quick Fire Department Action Robinson printed a booklet "Why Dayton - Of All Places?,", Morgan Springs and Kiuka Schools Consolidated in 1926 September 7, 1974 One of them in particular is the F.E. Dr. Skiller, a physician employed by the Dayton Coal and Iron Company, built the home shortly after the Thomison House was completed. He also served as Superinten, The featured photo above was taken by Jimmy of Cunnyngham Studio for the purpose of producing a post card featuring the "Estes Resort'. (Photo Courtesy Littell Family Collection) This destroyed all electricity in the Walden's Ridge area. Researched and Written by Clyde Roddy May 1976 Spring City. 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 line continued from the furnace, crossing the main rail line through Dayton, and traveled all the way to the Te, On Tuesday February 25, 1992 more than 50 Rhea Countians attended a dedication ceremony for Rhea County Medical Center's, new helicopter landing pad. (Dean Wilson Photo Collection) He went on to earn a B.S. Bowman Farmer and Cabinet Maker- Methodist (Photo Courtesy of the Glass Family Collection) During the inspection, the prisoner reportedly ad, The Rhea County High School Boys Basketball 1982-1983 Rhea County Football Coach Bill Hort, Judge Sue K. Hicks, the attorney who assisted William Jennings Bryan in the 1925 Scopes "monkey trial" and whose given name was celebrated in a song, died on June 17, 1980, in a convalescent home. The drugstore opened during the shopping center's grand opening in 1973. District Forester (Fire) June 1955. The only identities known are Nick Purser back row 4th from left and B, Dayton Tennessee Highlights 1962-1964 Since one of their employees, Margie Littell was a Dayton resident she was asked to staff and manage the new offices here locally. "In grateful recognition of a man whose qualities of leadership and loyalty have completely won the respect of the student body, and with deep appreci, Dayton City School Football Players and Cheerleaders The Tennessee Division of Forestry is made up of a Headquarters and four Districts: To contact an Area Forester in your county, reference the tables below by districtorclick for a map of Area Forestersacross Tennessee. Today in 2021, there is a children's play park (Stella's Place) on this site that belongs to the First Baptist Church of Dayton. It was later moved to Railroad Street next to the railroads main line through Dayton. One regular attendee of the festival, Parade Marshal passed From Sawyers to Ronnie Raper in mid 1980's Video converted to digital by Dean Wilson in 2020. WebDavidson, Knox, Madison, Shelby.. T.C.A 39-14-306 (c): The provisions of this section shall not apply to fires which may be set within the corporate limits of any incorporated town or Located on East Idaho Ave, there stands a beautiful old house that we all know as the Byron House. We have shared with you below her story in her own words. This is a developing story. One of the fires destroyed one of the oldes, Bryan's old White Chapel Replaced By Rudd Chapel (Front Row L-R) Billy Cranfield and Clifford Newby With a new road under construction to the site of the future Bryan Memorial University, construction began on May 11, 1928, with a simple ceremony attended by many residents of the community. There was a short section of the road getting down into pocket wilderness area called the "cats steps". This is the former location of the old American National Ba, Yearbook Staff 1994-1995 The Cafe was owned and operated by Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Gibson. Please check the captcha to verify you are not a robot. 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 Web7900 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN 37321 | 423-775-7837. In 1891, Mr. Colcord, who had just founded Milton Academy in Oregon, 1966 4th-5th-6th Grade Kneeling L-R Dewayne Smith, Raymond Williams, and Bob Hulgan A building permit must be purchased online or at a local Issue Agent. 1888. November 16, 2019 | County Wide | Comments (1), Days gone by at Frazier School recounted by a former student. His idea was for one of Rhea County's High School teachers to accept the ACLU's offer looking for a. Charlie takes us to Dayton, "the place where they had that Scopes trial." New Emergency Room replaces Outdated 1957 E.R. Former Dayton resident Kathy Saint Blair, who now resides in Michigan, expressed some great childhood memories she has from the late 60's and very early 70's when h, Shipkron MFG Company located in Dayton's Industrial Park in 1973 (Courtesy Glass Family Collection) (Photo by Dean Wilson) (Front Row L-R) Joy Hood (Dark Clothing), Sharon Wampler, Kay Smith, Charlene Stewart, Diane King, Jayne Tallent, Vicky Del Nixson and Beth Purser (Standing Dark Clothing) However, each additional re-inspection will require payment of an additional fee. and Ford were already in uniform, fighting in World War II. Because of where the collapse happened, large equipment cant fit. Jeremy Albright,Asst. A place to come and reminisce about days gone by in the place we call home. I hope you enjoy the site and all its history posted here. A native and longtime resident of Hamilton County, Mr. Gray had lived in Coulterville, Sale Creek and Graysville, Tennessee. John Ward, age 70, a good citiz, "Potters" will be the name of the new store in Dayton to be opened next Saturday in the building formerly occupied by Darwin's, redecorated, and refitted in a very attractive manner. Red Food Store was sta. He came to Dayton in 1889 where he served as the City Marshal for five years. In the 1940's, the restaurant was located on the south-west corner of Market St. and 2nd Ave where the Coca-Cola, Robert Bob Norris, a Strawberry Festival icon, served as the voice forthe Tennessee Strawberry Festival Parade as their official emcee over four decades. (Photo Courtesy Wallace Rice Collection) This post takes us to the Rhea County High School during the year 1975-1976 to see the schools football team. He died on March 16, 1985, just two months, Tony's Drive In Originated As The Freez-Ette The old Basket Factory can be seen at the corner of Railroad and Main Street. Texas Grove School Year Unknown- Teacher is Ada Smith This farm was just one of several farms in Rhea County growing strawberries. At one time, downtown had two locations of the Redford Stores. WebGibson County Fire and EMS Departments: Public Safety 9 : Online: Gibson: Gibson County Sheriff Dispatch - Digital: Rhea: Tennessee Highway Patrol District 2 Dispatch - Chattanooga: Public Safety 5 : Sevier County TN: Amateur Radio 0 : Online: Shelby: Collierville Fire Dispatch: Public Safety 6 : Copyright Al, Harry & John Crawford Prominent Dayton residents Killed in Auto Accident It has had the current name since, Rhea Central High School Girls Basketball 1968 The cape was made by Maude Thomison (1891-1975), daughter of Dr. Walter Fairfield and Ella Darwin Thomison, and the great-aunt of Pat Hawkins Guffey. Fred met Ida McClure at a community get-together in the Bogle's Chapel community in 1923. A northbound freight train crashed into the coal tender of a switch engine near the Schild Canning Comp, Looking back 100 years by Carroll Henderson The restoration of the street and sidewalks of Second Ave, between Railroad and Cedar Streets, began the week of September 2, 1965. The origin of Dayton goes back to the time of when it was known as Smiths Crossroads, a country village named for William Smith. Lets look back at an old photo and see the people who helped to make the 1961 Festival a success. The clock mechanism that rings the bell in the Rhea County Courthouse bell tower was built and installed in March of 1893, two years after the courthouse was built. Born August 30, 1840. The long-awaited facility was to provide a fine-arts center comp, A building was erected in 1893 by the City of Dayton to be used as an elementary school (Old North Dayton School). George Rappleyea sat down at this table with an idea to put Dayton on the map. Box 384, Dayton, TN 37321 Piney Point Rd. Taylor, Sr. WebTennessee Department of Agriculture,Division of Forestry Debris Burn Permit Application. Evensville, TN 37332. Daytons citizens viewed the Scopes trial as an opportunity to put their town on the map. WebLevengood Educational Center 1385 Broadway Street, Dayton, TN 37321 Phone: 423-775-7812 | Fax: 423-775-7831 Their efforts saved the new Spring City K-8 elementary school building from burning also. Mr. Jess, one of nine children, left Lexington for the long journey to Tennessee in a, This view of 2nd and Market Street is looking north from the area of the old Robinson's Drug Store. A lot of history has occurred on our small Main Street in town. Box 59. John Rhea was born in Ireland, in 1753. In July of 1942, James Ueal Williams of Dayton went off to war. Late summer rains slowe, F.E. Robinson Manufacturing Company had its beginning in Evensville during the spring of 1927 when a partnership was formed between brothers Fred C. and Harry T. Robinson. The new location was on Market Street, next door to Robinson's Drug Store. This past week, February 2022, the tanks were dismantled and removed from the property. Back in 1925, W.C "Sonny", The Eldorado Cafe & Motel shown here in later years was located on Hwy 27 south of Spring City. During the 1940's, the Grand Ole Opry Show from Music City USA, Nashville, Tennessee made guest appearances in various communities throughout the south eastern United States. Dayton band Travels Overseas, William Jasper Lowry was born in Bledsoe County, six miles north of Pikeville, on Febuary 2, 1861. This was a special day of celebration, Rhea County shared with the rest of the nation the joy of Armistice Day, 1918, when World War I ended. Alvin never learned to read or write because at the age of five he was injured when a mule kicked him in the head. He could perform a re, Telephone employees shown on April 10, 1947, are Gladys Bolen (left) and Ruby Wilkey (right), as they pace back and forth before the entrance of the local exchange office. Dayton's current Mayor Hurley Marsh elected in 2021. It really doesnt seem like it has been 23 years since I skipped up Market Street on my way to the Dayton Theater. The Dayton Coca-Cola Bottling Company celebrated Coke's 5oth Anniversary on Thursday, April 30, 1964, with an open house at its bot, The Chattanooga Times, reported that one of the largest business deals in recent years occurred here in Dayton on June 19, 1929, when John R. Abel, Jr. and sons purchased the interests of the W.C. Bailey estate and W.S. Shortly before 6pm, the City of Dayton Fire Department was notified of a fire at the funeral home. Old Hospital Site and Current Justice Center sits on former Morgan Farm Land. The new plant was located on Armstrong Ferry Road just a half mile from the intake on the river. Eckerd Drugs, R.J.Coulter Founded Coulter Funeral Home in 1897 Frazier Elementary School used to be located close to the lake, near where the dumpsters are in an area close to The Bait Shop store which was a half mile or so from where Frazier is located now. Rhonda Maynor was crowned being the first since 1959. Broyles, it originally sat on a 300 acre farm. He had only been ill a short time. Cabin Wrecked by Cloudburst with twenty boys inside The most cherished recollection of Dayton, Tennessee was May 18, 1964 at the old black elementary school called the (D.E.S.) Cunnyngham and great grandson Jimmy both serve as Dayton's Mayor 92 years apart Robinson, one of the trial originators. A log cabin was built there for worship. The late Ronnie Ray of Dayton was the current owner in 2008. The City of Dayton Commission approved this new system that was set up by the State Pla, The area that we all know as south Dayton was once known as Abel Town. Rhea County Fire Department Station 740 - Wolf Creek Fire District, get driving directions from your location, Rhea County Fire Department Station 2 - Roddy Fire District 715, Spring City Volunteer Fire Department Station 2, Spring City Volunteer Fire Department Station 1, Meigs County Emergency Services Fire Rescue Station 4, 9-1-1 emergencies and first response services, Rhea County Fire Department jobs and employment. Jimmy Ray Morgan was working in the rear of his business the M&L Custom Cabinet, These Portraits of the Dayton City School's individual classrooms were taken by Jim Cunnyngham of Cunnyngham Studio in Dayton Tennessee. WebRhea County GIS Maps are cartographic tools to relay spatial and geographic information for land and property in Rhea County, Tennessee. Cost is $10 for a non watermarked, full size digital image delivered to you by either ema, Nine inch Snow Blankets Worst Ice Storm In Fifty Years Gray was a dedicated member of the Rhea County Historical Society. This building continued to be used for the next eleven years as the elementary school. The Crawford House shown above was located on Main Street where Dr. Dennis Vanmeter's Dentist Office is located. I was in, This is a group photo of Rhea County Sheriff Leon Sneed's First Administration taken in 1986. Southern Training School Graysville Tennessee The store moved in the late 1940s to Market Street near Purser Clothing Store. WebThe Rhea County Fire Department Station 740 - Wolf Creek Fire District, located in Spring City, TN, provides fire protection and emergency response services to the Spring City West First Ave & Railroad Street Then nd Now Cumberland County Fire Department Station 3 1 282 Arnold LN. Taylor, Jr., Mrs. G.V. Both sides of the street we, This portrait is of a traveling group from the Dayton Concert band who were known as the Dayton Rifles. He immigrated to the United States in 1769 with his parents, who settled in Philadelphia, PA. John Rhea was an American solider and politician of the early 19th century. However, this was modern, In memory of Paul "Hambone" Todd Robinson Published A Booklet Promoting Dayton Tennessee Firestone is now just a memory to us all. We have shared with you below his story in his own words The Dayton Jaycees won the Grand Prize for their float in the parade. Built in 1861 by S.D. Wes, Sawyers Family provided 45 Years of Service To Our Community A vast majority of our citizens would not realize that Mansfield's Coffee Shop started here, on the corner of 2nd and Market before it moved in May of 1947 to 1st and Market Street. Dayton's Chamber of Commerce organized in 1954 The original W, The Table Where The 1925 Scopes Trial Originated Was Donated To The Tennessee State Museum By The Robinson Family If you are one of the few people to remember Otto Daniel's "Open Door Cafe" down in the Goose Pasture. He attended school in Bakewell and went, November 16, 2019 | Dayton | Comments (1), The featured photo above was taken in 1973 and shows Scotties Restaurant located in south Dayton at Black Oak Ridge Road and Hwy 27. Reed family operated business here for 107 years According to information from the Rhea County Historical and Genealogy Society, the African Methodist Church was mentioned in a deed dated July 16, 1891. On Saturday May 14, 2022, the Tennessee Strawberry Festival Parade was held. In a 1972 newspaper article, a reference to this mill showed that, Sanitary Grocery opened in 1944 and Closed in 1978 view all news. Some people will drift up towards Hwy 30 where the parade route starts. (Photo Courtesy George & Becky Arnold Collection) 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. White served numerous terms in the Tennessee General Assembly. WebThe Tennessee Division of Forestry is made up of a Headquarters and four Districts: To contact an Area Forester in your county, reference the tables below by district or click for The Harbeck's housekeeper (standing below the porch) and butler (slightly tucked behind the rose bush on the left) can also be seen but are unidentified. Cain Abel along with two of his brothers settled here in 1807. Elliott from the late 1950s through the very early 1970s. These are the official portraits for the Rhea Central High School in Dayton, Tennessee, for the year 1966-1967. Copyright All Rights Reserved -Yesterday In Dayton, Robert Emmett Winsett seated at his desk in his office on Waldens Ridge. Pickets March in First Dayton Strike in Over 10 Years It was opened under Sheriff Bill Vaughns administration in 1960. Dayton citizens approved (270-106) the $104.000 bond issued to financ, $500,000 DAMAGES TO ROGERS and FRENCH BUILDINGS Find 6 Fire Departments within 5.8 miles of Rhea County Fire Department Station 740 - Wolf Creek Fire District. She was born July 4, 1948, and was a lifelong resident of Dayton. The 2022 Strawberry Festival will mark the 75th time Dayton has celebrated the arrival of springtime and of course the strawberry crops. Located at the corner of Main and Market Streets, the old, November 16, 2019 | Dayton | Comments (6), I am certain many of us have memories of some great meals here in the old Mansfield's Restaurant located on the corner of Market St. and 1st Ave., which is shown above in the late 1960's. Bobs involvement in the St, Shown above in this late 1960's photo is the Deluxe Cleaners which was located on the end of 2nd Ave at Railroad Street. "I believe this facility will be a great asset to the county for many years to come", said Rhea County Executive Jimmy Wilkey. The culture of strawberries in Rhea County was a vocation of no small importance. Today we know this as Delaware Ave at the end of Hickory Street. The Community National Bank stands on the corner of Main and Market Street. Also, a new 500,000-gallon, Streets North and South - Avenues East and West Brothers-in-law twenty year feud ends in shooting When the hospital was built in, Jim Rankin of Rhea County High School Copyright All Rights Reserved -Yesterday In Dayton, Sheriff Henderson's Administration September 1978 (931) 484-4227, Darren Bailey, District Forester Dayton City School located on Cherry Street since 1908 All rights reserved. If you notice, you can see the old Schild Ice Plant building in the background. In July of 195, Dayton Police & Fire Department early to mid 1970's Donnie Moore, Councilman Dr. Stuart Bacon, Fire Capt. P.O. Webrhea county election results 2022. rhea county election results 2022. . Our town did not have running water, so we got a drink at recess from a pump out beside the school. John, Sitting just south of the bridge on Market Street is this duplex apartment building. When a train roars by the old Spring City Depot, the windows rattle, and the floor shakes. (Back Row L-R) Margie Cary, Vickye Hickman, +Alice Wood, Gladys Hancock, Ba, For decades, motorist who traveled up and down Market Street were used to seeing the large silver fuel tanks at the JC Young Oil Company. WebWhile Tennessee Air Pollution Control Regulations (TAPCR) 1200-03-04 include an exception for the open burning of wood waste solely for disposition, such burning may be subject to the requirements of Tenn. Code Ann. R.E. For the past one hundred and twelve-years, Dayton City School has occupied its current location on Cherry Street. The beautiful brick home above, which was built in 1922, was the home of Marvin and Lela Williamson and their children. 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Rhea County Detective Rocky Potter confirms the man was deceased. Helicopter rides were offered and were a big hit among festival attendees. We are the centralized dispatch center for Rhea County. DaVault Killed in WWII November 20,1944 Laid To Rest In His Hometown 76 Years Later (Photo by Dean Wilson) (423) 775-0251, Bradley, McMinn, Polk Box 2666, Knoxville, TN 37901-2666 She was thrown about one hundred feet. Paul Todd was born on July 24, 1910 and is fondly remembered by most people as Hambone. The lobby was at capacity on grand opening. According to old Sanborn, In October of 1984 Zella Olinger recounted some of her memories on Walden's Ridge. The restaurant had a good hometown atmosphere with some of the best country cooking you could imagine. located behind these apartments shadowed beneath the large trees is a grand ole house that now, This is a video presentation by Jacob Smith to the Rhea County Historical Society on the life of Walter White of Rhea County Tennessee. If you have photos or information that you'd like to see preserved and shared then please call on me. Behind Them: Doc, Bill Hunt, the Chief Federal Probation officer for Tennessee was in Dayton on June 6th, 1978 to inspect the Rhea County Jail after federal judges in both Knoxville and Chattanooga had received complaints from a prisoner being held at the facility. (423) 542-9221, MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. The new school was set to open for the 198, Reminiscing Days Gone By in Dayton Tennessee, Telephone employees shown on April 10, 1947, are Gladys Bolen (left) and Ruby Wilkey (right), as they pace back and forth before the entrance of the local exchange office. Cost is $10 for a non waterma, November 16, 2019 | In Memory | Comments (0), David Henry Gray, a recognized authority on the history of Chattanooga, Hamilton, and Rhea County, died on Tuesday November 8, 1988. Download the WATE 6 News app or sign up for our email alerts for updates. Mrs. Virginia, The photo above is looking north across downtown Dayton in 1962. That is not the case today, when your set stops working now you can just toss it in, This view of the Farmers Mill was taken in the late 1960's. The two schools that were to be consolidated were both, From The Home Store To Shipley's Super Market In addition, the SFMO issues permits, licenses and certificates of registration related to explosives, fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, fireworks and LP Gas. (Left to Right) Elliot Millard, Wilson Marler, Floyd Kelly, Sheriff Fred Mullins, Ola, Shown are the Board of Directors for Dayton Bank and Trust Company. The featured photo of the Dayton Theater shown above was taken in 1941. Cost is $10 for a non watermarked, full s, The feature photo above was taken on June 12, 1949 before the move into the new church building. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The flames had apparently started in one of the warehouses and spread quickly to the other buildings and the lumber yard. Cunnyngham 7800 Rhea County Hwy Dayton, TN 37321 423-775-7837. A conversation which started around a small round table in Robinson Drug Store in May of 1925 resulted in an event that is still discussed today nearly 100 years later. John Cary and Allison West Sr. opened the franchised store in 1946. In 1891, the Rhea County Courthouse was built along with a, The photo of the building above was taken a few years before it was destroyed by fire. Around noon on every parade day, people begin to line the street in front of the famous Rhea County Courthouse preparing to watch the parade. Built i, City Hall building shown above shortly after it was built in the early 1930's. Janice Brown, is shown with Dr. J.J.Rodgers, mayor of Dayton, as he proclaimed the week of May 16-21 as East Tennessee Strawberry Festival Week. In May of 1884, William T. Broyles and, Rhea County named after John Rhea - an American solider and POLITICIAN Magill vacant, Area Forester (contact District office in lieu of) He stated then that he rem, Bill Horton Field at the Rhea County High School. Cunnyngham. Carles and Evelyn Henderson. The photo was taken by Jimmy Cunnyngham of Cunnyngham Studio in Dayton sometime in the very early to mid 1970s. 2023 Yesterday In Dayton-Dean Wilson. It was a fun filled and joyous day with crowds of people on han, Traffic was a little bit less of a headache on Main Street during the horse and buggy days. Tennessee State Trooper Ronnie Roe, at the time was recognized at the, November 16, 2019 | Graysville | Comments (1), The featured photo above was taken in the late 1960's along Hwy 27 near the south entrance to Graysville, Tennessee. To Robinson 's Drug Store current location on Cherry Street, which was built in the late Ronnie Ray Dayton! 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