Tag Archives: Bee Rock

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 each year, a majority of ... Read More »

The Monterey Board of Aldermen is considering creating a new position aimed at protecting parks and public spaces. The board discussed a potential for a Park Monitor position who will assist law enforcement by being an official set of eyes in places like Meadow Park and Bee Rock. Alderman Bill Wiggins said he does not want the position to be ... Read More »

Monterey will look to replenish native plants around the TennGreen conservancy easement after clearing too far past the boundaries into the Bee Rock property. Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker said the TennGreen Land Conservancy sent a letter to the town regarding improvements made to the parking area. “They were actually very nice, and they just kind of reiterated that they would ... Read More »

Optimism- that a state court ruling this week will bring an end to the years-long dispute over Bee Rock’s entrance. Attorney Danny Rader represents the town of Monterey in the case. According to Rader, the Garden Inn Owners have one last avenue that could be pursued. “They can ask the Supreme Court to take the case,” Rader said. “The Supreme Court ... Read More »

A court victory for the town of Monterey in the ongoing dispute over the entrance to Bee Rock as the State Court of Appeals denied the appeal of the Garden Inn’s owners. Michael and Mirtha Kopec challenged a lower court ruling that said there was a clear easement granted to the natural area and that the Garden Inn owners knew ... Read More »

Continuing issues of late night Bee Rock visitors could lead to modified park hours. Monterey’s Board of Aldermen will consider changing the hours to sunrise to sunset after Tuesday’s Building and Grounds Committee meeting. Garden Inn Owner Mirtha Kopec said people continue to wander into the private property of the neighboring inn. “Then, we can say look at the times, ... Read More »

Security upgrades have been installed at Bee Rock, fulfilling most of the requests of the nearby Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast. Owners Mike and Mirtha Kopec voiced safety concerns of the parking area to town officials during a July law committee meeting. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said a new light and gate have since been added. “I spoke with Mike ... Read More »

The town of Monterey will look at ways to increase security at Bee Rock after safety concerns voiced by the nearby Garden Inn. A City Law Committee meeting Tuesday with Inn Owners Michael and Mirtha Kopec resulted in three options to discourage unlawful activity. Mayor JJ Reels said one of those being a gate preventing vehicles from entering the Bee ... Read More »

Monterey unveiled its new town logo at the Bee Rock Overlook Wednesday. The design, which depicts the bluffs, was developed between a partnership of local businesses, past and present city officials and Tennessee Tech. Mayor JJ Reels said it is exciting to finally introduce the community to the logo after months of work. “Everybody worked really well together,” Reels said. ... Read More »

The Bee Rock summary judgement has been appealed. Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Young ruled in Monterey’s favor last month for the use of the easement leading to the overlook. Monterey Attorney Danny Rader said Garden Inn Owners Michael and Mirtha Kopec went back to the court. “Kopec’s and the Garden Inn have appealed,” Rader said. “Everyone has the right to ... Read More »