Tag Archives: Monterey

A two-month construction project along Monterey Highway will include lane closures beginning Monday. Motorists should watch for the lane closures between 8am and 4pm. The focus of the work will stretch from Bee Rock Road to West Bishop Avenue. Shoulders will also be closed in the area so motorists are advised to use caution. The work will go on through ... Read More »

PurchaseThe town of Monterey is considering the purchase of a seven acre lot to expand its Meadow Creek Park. The land includes a scenic waterfall and natural bluffs for rock climbing. Mayor J.J. Reels said the land presents an opportunity to add more attractions to the park east of the lake. “We are just looking to expand our ability to ... Read More »

Monterey will address concerns of fire coverage in the city by exploring options to purchase a new ladder truck. Mayor JJ Reels said after Saturday’s Perdue Plant fire, it became evident the city needs to find the funding for the safety of the community. “We had a fire at one of our most important businesses in the city, if not ... Read More »

Workers at Monterey’s Perdue Plant are returning to work Monday after a fire at the facility Saturday. Monterey Fire Chief Kevin Peters said the fire was contained to the east wing of the building. Peters said the roofing and air vents received the most damage from the fire with no major damage to the machinery. “When we got to the ... Read More »

The Monterey Perdue plant will open Monday morning after a Saturday afternoon fire damaged parts of the facility. Perdue Farms Director of Corporate Communications Diane Souder said the fire was mostly isolated to one department of the building. That department will be closed Monday. Souder said the local fire department responded swiftly and extinguished the fire. No one was injured ... Read More »

Fire crews have cleared the Monterey Perdue Plant Saturday night as of 8:30pm Saturday night after multiple hours fighting what is believed to be a roof fire. No word on the amount of damage at the plant. “There was a fire a at our Monterey cooking plant and we are currently working with the local authorities to determine the cause,” ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland chapter of the Southern Off Road Bicycle Association is hosting a volunteer trail building day Saturday at Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park. Member Heather Call said the organization has been working with Monterey for the past year to open the parks first mountain bike trial. “The entire project is a 13 mile loop that will start from the ... Read More »

The town of Monterey is requesting T-DOT to conduct two traffic studies to remove a set of traffic signals. The intersections of Commercial Avenue and Poplar Street and Stratton Avenue and Holly Street are up for review. Mayor JJ Reels said traffic would flow better if both intersections used stop signs. “The one on Commercial has been one that has ... Read More »

Three ordinances that would change how alcohol is served in Monterey are being rewritten after being considered too vague. The city attorney reviewed the amendments and determined it needed a more clear definition of beer. Most craft beers are above five percent, but the amendments say beer above five percent alcohol can not be sold or served in the city. ... Read More »

The Highland Residential Services is dealing with water leaks resulting in a loss of $40,000 so far this year. Executive Director Dow Harris said two leaks in Baxter and Monterey have been the main source of financial loss, but repairs are currently in progress. “That takes away from other things that we need for capital improvements and the inventory in ... Read More »