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Monterey yard sellers may be moved to the city-owned parking lot south of the Monterey Depot Museum, reserving farmer’s market parking for its intended purpose. Monterey Alderman Alex Garcia said the city discussed marking off spots at the new location to allow the flea market sales to keep operating. He said this was the best decision for both the farmers ... Read More »

The Monterey Depot Museum’s new website will allow people to experience everything the museum has to offer without ever stepping through the door. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said a strong web presence allows people from out of town to engage with the museum from afar. He said the website will include photos and digital displays of the artifacts in ... Read More »

The Monterey Amphitheater had a part of its roof blown off by Friday’s high winds. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the damage is not major, but a section of the roof including several sheets of metal were blown behind the building. Cleary said the damage is unlikely to effect the usability of the venue. “And it’s kind of, I guess, ... Read More »

Putnam County Historian Dale Welch honored for his contributions to helping the current generation understand the Civil War. Welch presented the Civil War Remembrance Award by the National Society Daughters Of The Union. The award given for Welch’s stories in local newspapers about the war as well as his work at the Monterey Depot Museum on Civil War-related exhibits. “His ... Read More »

Monterey Depot Museum received an Award of Excellence for Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary’s interview with a local centenarian. Cleary said the three-part series came about when he learned Mary Ann Officer was about to turn 100. He said driven by his curiosity, he decided to create a three-part series asking 99-year-old Officer 99 questions. “One of them was the mental ... Read More »

Monterey to move forward with a plan to use American Rescue Plan funding for an outdoor seating area at the depot. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the plan is to have a construction of a platform from the caboose to the dining car outside of the depot. He said the estimated $85,000 project will coincide with a current project to ... Read More »

News that future improvements to Putnam County railways are possible, could revitalize train tourism. TDOT agreed on Friday to pay off an $8.5 million dollar loan taken out on the railroad. Friends of The Baxter Depot’s Jeanie Lee said funding being available to increase speeds and safety could be huge to future tourism. “It was such a good thing when ... Read More »

The Monterey Depot Museum Caboose got a new coat of paints thanks to two volunteers stepping up. Monterey Depot Historical Society Volunteer Larry Vaden said he and Jimmy Whitaker heard there was a need to repaint and the two offered their services. Vaden said it was the rare occasion that overcast weather conditions helped an outdoor paint job. “The clouds ... Read More »

Monterey native and artist Larry Morrison Vaden makes his literary debut with his novella, “A Touch of Mauve.” The story is of two star-crossed lovers–one a singer, one a painter–and how they navigate a hectic romance. Vaden said he found his inspiration in music. “While painting, usually I would have music on, sort of semi-classical, or good pop music by ... Read More »

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 said. “It can be vegetables. ... Read More »