We dispatch Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, and Rescue county wide and are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, for 365 days of the year. 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. 302 near the rock quarry brings back memories of an old schoolhouse that is now long gone. Danny Osborne, Area Forester Smith, a native of Chattanooga and a principal o, November 16, 2019 | Dayton | Comments (3), (Front Row L-R)-Randy Garrison, Barry West, Ronnie Daugherty, David Morgan, Mike Green, Ronnie Cooper, and Glen Muller. Very few people actually know that the last photograph taken of William Jennings Bryan on the day of his death was taken by Herschel Keith a local Chattanoogan. November 16, 2019 | County Wide | Comments (0), A new Coupe de Ville Cadillac was found stripped of all accessories, located about a quarter of a mile off Watts Bar Road in north Rhea County. These are available for purchase for those wishing to obtain them. This photo was taken next to the old jail which sat right about where the Election Commission Office is today. 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 (Photo Courtesy of the Glass Family Collection) The Rhea County Sheriffs Office said it was a hand dig operation. When TVA took over supplying power to Dayton in 1935, Dayton had 352 electrical, Looking back to the Rhea County Sheriffs Department in 1959. Standing at the extreme left is Rhea County Sheriff R.B. Robinson home located on Market Street at 3rd Ave. (Photo Courtesy George & Becky Arnold Collection) Robinsons moved to this location in 1928, which had been just three years after the famous Scopes Trial. 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. Charles Jones Conducted William Jennings Bryan's Funeral, Old Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building, Cabinet Cards by Dayton Photographer J.B. Beugler, Deena Dill Chosen 1988 Most Photogenic In Tennessee, Cannon Ball Mail Train Kills Man On Trestle, The Top Ten Dance Party Features Rhea High Students, James Presley and John Scopes co-Authored Center of the Storm Memoirs of John T. Scopes, Paxton Sawyers Parade Marshal For Three Decades. Because of where the collapse happened, large equipment cant fit. Please view the tutorial videos located on the CORE system if you have any questions about CORE. WebDayton Fire Dept PO Box 226, Dayton, TN 37321 Rhea County, Tennessee Phone:423-775-8402 Graysville Vol Fire Dept PO Box 100, Graysville, TN 37338 Rhea County, 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. Standing L-R Coach Larry Eastman, Charles, Benton, David Johnson, Brent Clarke, Mike Walker, Greg Hale, and Coach Jim, Bobbie Bankston of Dayton dies from stab wound received in a fight that resulted over a pinball game On the afternoon of July 19, 1985, about 125 firefighters battled a blaze at the old Spring City High School. Coulter Garrison Funeral Home located on Market Street in downtown Dayton suffered a fire on the evening of December 29, 2010. Dayton Elementary School. Front Row (L-R) view all news. A.P. One of th, The Rhea Drive-In Gone But Not Forgotten Researched and written by Clyde Roddy February 1976 Rhea County Detective Rocky Potter confirms the man was deceased. 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. A building permit must be purchased online or at a local Issue Agent. Eight Dayton Eagle Scouts Join Nationwide Jamboree Later, she won the election to the office. District Forester (Fire) Bowman Farmer and Cabinet Maker- Methodist This is the former location of the old American National Ba, Yearbook Staff 1994-1995 Frank Earle Robinson, known as F.E. With approval of the City Commission, the new fire engine was purchased by the city at a cost of $1,600.00 dollars. Dayton Fire Department 1169 On each project, one free re-inspection may be performed if one of the required inspections is not passed the first time. Scott Huff, District Forester The original church affiliation was Methodist Episcopal. Carles and Evelyn Henderson. Charlie takes us to Dayton, "the place where they had that Scopes trial." 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. About Us Contact Us The worst ice storm in 50 years struck Rhea County and most of East Tennessee during night of March 2, 1960. The Greyhound Bus station is the brick building on the left. The Gamecocks got to 34-24, but at intermission trailed by 12 after a James layup. 1548 Piney Point Rd. These are available for purchase for those wishing to obtain them. In early April of 1976, the Dayton City Council took action and ordered the delivery of a basic pumper truck with the elevating platform to be added in early 1977, after the delivery of the apparatus. Tucked away in Dayton's history is one business that remained open for more than a centu, In May of 1965, it was Strawberry harvest time on the Crocket Farm, on top of the mountain above Evensville. These are the official portraits for the Rhea County High School in Evensville, Tennessee, for the year 1994-1995. His death came as a shock to the community. Piney Point Rd. Cunnyngham. Mr. Gabbert served in various positions at Rhea Central High School, holding the positions of teacher, football coach and principal. WebHome Department of Education Tennessee Rhea County Dayton Rhea County Department of Education 305 California Ave, Dayton, TN, 37321. This requires months of work from dedicated people who serve on the Strawberry Planning Committee. Video converted to digital by Dean Wilson in 2020. A few things had changed in Dayton since Scopes had left. R.E. His idea was for one of Rhea County's High School teachers to accept the ACLU's offer looking for a. This home was located on the south side of 2nd Ave just west of Walnut Street. The Darwins Dry Goods Store had one of the most prominent signs hanging in downtown Dayton during that hot summer of 1925 during the famous Scopes Trial. Today we know this as Delaware Ave at the end of Hickory Street. Mrs. Virginia, The photo above is looking north across downtown Dayton in 1962. During the week of January 21, 1965, while transferring this 140,000 pound hydraulic metal stamping press to the Dayton Products Company on North Broadway, it stalled in the middle of North railroad Street when the tires supporting the front end, Bertie Alexander's memories from Spring City In July of 1983, Mildred Beene recounted her memories of Graysville. 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). Sometime around 1959, Jim and Ruth Estes purchased property just off of New Lake Road in Spring City which was ju, Pictured L-R Unknown, Unknown, Wallace Rice-Executive Director of DHA, Dr. G.V. First Building In Dayton To Have Air Conditioning Shock theate, Old Spring City High School Fire July 19, 1985 We dispatch Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, and Rescue county wide and are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, for 365 Saturday November 13, 2021, 1PM He was the type of man that made an impact, In Memory of Dr. Theodore Mercer Former Bryan College President WebFor Sale: 00 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN 37321 $1,230,000 MLS# 1366640 Fantastic developer's opportunity. The sign drew in many curious visitors and onlookers. In addition to competitive salaries, the City offers annual salary increases of 2.5%. We have shared with you below his story in his own words This post takes us to the Rhea Central High School during their 1970-1971 Cap-N-Gown Graduating Class Portrait. The City of Dayton and many others at the time stated they would miss the familiar face of Bill Keylon who was retiring after having been with the fi, Hotel Guests Food Poisoned twice before Fire Destroys the Hotel Block (Collection of Dean Wilson) The film is based on a five-year ocean, 75th Tennessee strawberry festival The photo shows the streets filled with residents when they heard the news. This is very different looking from our modern drug stores of today. (Back Row L-R) Essie (Hixson) Nance, Bev Hall, Kathy Wilkerson, Vickie (West) Massengill, Donna Fine February 11, 1974 These are the official portraits for the Rhea Central High School in Dayton, Tennessee, for the year 1966-1967. Three Fires Keep Dayton's Volunteer Fireman Busy PHONE: (615) 837-5520, Tobacco Enforcement: Halting Tobacco Sales to Minors, Coronavirus Agricultural and Forestry Business Fund, Communications and Outreach Unit Leader; PIO, Forest Health & Sustainability Unit Leader, Rural Forest Resource Management Forester, Urban & Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator, Urban & Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator (. Rhea County Sheriff Bill Vaughn, pictured with what was left of the car, said the car was found by a squirrel hunter. Graysville had been trying to inco, It is time once again to step back in time and reminisce some of the good ole days gone by. Copyright All Rights Rese, Lay's 5 &10 Store held their Grand Opening, on Friday, November 25, 1960. Junior lived most of his life in Rhea County where he worked as a mechanic and later operated a used car dealership. The history of the First United Methodist church is a long one, stretching back to 1883. It was originally believed both people are trapped, however, only one man was trapped. Central Dispatch 423-775-2442 WebRhea County Sheriffs Dept. Dayton City School located on Cherry Street since 1908 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). . Rhea County High School Coach Bill Horton P.O. Miss Walker, Miss Kingsport of 1963, is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Kent Walker. The State Residential Building Code Enforcement Program applies to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses in areas of the state that have not: 1) received an exemption from the State Fire Marshal's Office by having local building codes enforced by the local government, or 2) opted out of state residential building codes and enforcement by a 2/3 vote of the city or county's legislative body. (Back Row L-R) Charles Swafford, Bob Jones, Larry Crawford and Jim Reid 1887R.N. Donnie Moore, Councilman Dr. Stuart Bacon, Fire Capt. The sign on the building at this, Shown in the photo above, Miss Janice Sprole, age 19 of Kingsport, Tennessee, the elected queen in the 1968 Tennessee Strawberry Festival Pageant at the May 1969 Tennessee Strawberry Festival Parade in Dayton, Tennessee. $332/mo Get pre-approved Beds Baths 1.30 Acres (Lot) About This Home Unrestricted property!! Upon their arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames visible from the rear of the structure. Please click the buttons below to purchase Electrical and/or Residential permits, add inspection services, request inspections, request re-inspections, print permits and request refunds. Box 85, Evensville, TN 37332 | Dispatch 423-775-7828 | Addressing WebRhea County Sheriffs Dept. 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. Photo Courtesy Cunnyngha, Old Washington School now just a memory To the left of the drug store was the Aqua Hotel and to the right was a barbershop where a good citizen could purchase a bath for the bargain p, Here is graphic proof of the effort put forth by the community to support the scrap metal drive. Degree at the University of Chicago and his M.D. 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. WebFree Business profile for RHEA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION at 8860 Back Valley Rd, Evensville, TN, 37332-3281, US. Charles Jones reflects on Bryan's funeral in Dayton. It is on, November 16, 2019 | Dayton | Comments (0), On April 17, 1977, an open house was held for the city's new Police, Fire and Library buildings located on south Market Street at the corner of Alabama Ave. Winsett was born in Bledsoe County, Tennessee on January 15, 1876 and passed away on June 26, 1952. It was planned as a memorial to Dr. Judson A. Rudd, the late president of Bryan who died in 1970. The 2022 Strawberry Festival will mark the 75th time Dayton has celebrated the arrival of springtime and of course the strawberry crops. In July of 1983 Leon Calloway recounted some of his memories of Spring City. Whatever became of the old-time grocery stores? and Ford were already in uniform, fighting in World War II. The ban, November 16, 2019 | Uncategorized | Comments (0), Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage located on First Ave in July 1925. The Crawford House shown above was located on Main Street where Dr. Dennis Vanmeter's Dentist Office is located. You may need toDOWNLOAD a free copy of Adobe Readerto view these files. The Author of This Article Means No Disrespect In The Mention of Race WebThere are 21 Fire Departments in Rhea County, Tennessee, serving a population of 32,478 people in an area of 316 square miles. Today, when either one of, Jeanettes Beauty Bar, shown in the feature photo above from the early 1970s, was located off of Main Street to the rear of the former location of Pruetts Food Town (current location behind the District Attorneys Child Support Division). She is laid to rest in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Graysville, TN. Find 2 external resources related to Rhea County Fire Department Station 740 - Wolf Creek Fire District. These are available for purchase for those wishing to obtain them. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Taylor Farmer Welcome to Yesterday in Dayton's home on the web. Cost is $10 for a non wat, November 16, 2019 | Our Neighbors | Comments (2), In 1932, this monument was erected in memory of the Scoutmaster and Scouts who perished at the site of the flood. It was not always that simple. An exact date of construction is unknown at this time, but it is believed to ha, Craig V. Gabbert, known to most people as C.V. Gabbert, came to Dayton in 1938, after his graduation from Emory Henry College in Virginia. New Emergency Room replaces Outdated 1957 E.R. (Photo Courtesy Clyde Roddy Collection) The featured photo above of the Freeway Shell located on Hwy 27 North at 11th Ave. was taken in 1973. It was located about halfway down Landreth Street between New Lake Road and East Rhea Ave, behind the current day site of the Rocky Top/McDonalds business. Rhea County. (Photo Courtesy of George & Becky Arnold) It takes more than just. (Second Row L-R) Paul Jones, Rector Smith, Homer Smith, Harvey Barger, Hoyal Smith, Wayne Barger, (Photo courtesy of the Glass Family) (423) 542-9221, MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Tid Bits From Around Rhea County Roddy Girl Struck by Car 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. Photo on the right was taken just after Bryan's death in July of 1925 as his body is returned to the Rogers home for his funeral service. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Voice: (615) 797-3117, Fax: (615) 797-3113, Cheatham, Montgomery, Stewart However, it was not always like this. Jeanettes Beauty Bar was owned and operated by Jean, The feature photo above shows one of the cells from the 1998 addition of the jail. (Pictured L, Blown Tires Stalls Equipment blocking Railroad Street Graysville Tennessee became an incorporated town in January of 1917. (Photo By Wallace Rice) The Methodist Episcopal Church was located on the corner of East First Ave and Church Street. Helicopter rides were offered and were a big hit among festival attendees. The Aqua Hotel can also be seen. Web3034 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN 37321 +1(423)570-0601 American Trading Post Dayton Those that knew him described him as a friend to everyone. The November 21, 1935, edition of the Dayton Herald Newspaper carried a front-p, James Presley Video Presentation at the famous Rhea Courthouse where John Thomas Scopes was convicted of violating the Butler Act in July 1925 Everyone in the photograph has since passed away. Copyright All Rights Reserved -Yesterday In Dayton, Sheriff Henderson's Administration September 1978 All photos and documents are always credited to the person/family who provides them. Robinson, was born in Evensville, Tennessee i, Dr. Albert C. Broyles delivers 4,643 Babies Gray was a dedicated member of the Rhea County Historical Society. Well known Educator and Legislator - Walter White for many years was a powerful figure in the Republican party councils of Tennessee. Built i, City Hall building shown above shortly after it was built in the early 1930's. At the conclusion of the 1925 Scopes Trial, the citizens of Rhea County thought they had heard the last of any court trials relating to monkeys. However, since townhouses are not required to be sprinkled, they are required to be separated by 2 hour fire walls. This is a developing story. Ta, Combined effort widens creek and replaces decades old bridge. But if it hadnt been for Mrs. Virginia Murphy, the trains would be running past a vacant lot today. (Second Row L-R) Floyd Rockwell, Terry Hackney, Jamile Shibley, John McDowell, and Ben Purser According to Rhea County Chief Deputy John Argo, deputies responded to a call of shots fired at 120 Burke Lane, which is just off from Olinger Road. The A, Clarence Darrow Stayed Here During The 1925 Scopes Trial The older generations of Dayton and the surrounding areas certainly recognize the name Sawyers Funeral Home. Front Row L-R: Thomas Ray Walker, Joe Keltch, Charles Hancock, Charles Byrd, Esther Garrison, Clyde Henderson and Sheriff Leon Sneed According to the plate on the front, the clock mechanism #747 was built on March 15, 1893, by A.S. Hotchkiss of the Seth Thomas Clock Company of Thomaston, Connecticut. 1807 Cherokee Agency moved to north side of Tennessee River. Copyright P. O. Dr. Skiller, a physician employed by the Dayton Coal and Iron Company, built the home shortly after the Thomison House was completed. Mrs. Millard, who will manage the store for her father, Judge Potter of Huntsville, Tennessee, a veteran merchant of, Lightning strike destroys WDNT Radio Station; New Station Built A trial in which the world has come to know as "The Monkey Trial". DaVault Killed in WWII November 20,1944 Laid To Rest In His Hometown 76 Years Later This photo was taken at the beginning of the downtown renovation in early-mid 1970s. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) The Knoxville Fire Department and several other It has had the current name since, Rhea Central High School Girls Basketball 1968 In, Located in south Dayton on the corner of Illinois Ave and Memorial Street, there stands a small white block building surrounded by a chain link fence. The mechanism operated the four clocks and bell until about 1976. (931) 484-4227, Darren Bailey, District Forester There is 1 Fire Department per 1,546 people, and Little did she know, Hotel Guests at Dayton are poisoned by eating some diseased beef After more than half a century, an era may be coming to an end as Mr. Cleo Jenkins, operator of the Washington Ferry for nearly 30 years and other ferries for 27, is retiring. 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. The store remained at this location for many years until it moved just do, The featured photo above was taken in 1973 of the south Dayton Shell Service Station, located at Hwy 27 South and Black Oak Ridge Road. The festival and parade were cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID Pandemic. The 2021 festival was reduced in size with no parade. Contractor registration verification will be a part of the permitting process. This account will be used to purchase and service permits, including printing your permit and requesting inspections. WebWe are the centralized dispatch center for Rhea County. It all started 57 ye, The house above was located where Stan's Pharmacy was built in downtown Dayton. Paul Todd was born on July 24, 1910 and is fondly remembered by most people as Hambone. Kelly, King Banks and Haliday Spi, DFD Intentionally Burns One House If you remember this slogan from the 1970s, then I know youll remember Corvins Texaco Station located on the corner of Market Street and California Ave. March 21, 1971 White served numerous terms in the Tennessee General Assembly. Brenda Kaye Hancock, 74, of Dayton, passed away at Life Care Center of Rhea County, Dayton, Tennessee on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Young and old enjoyed pulling onto the lot and having a carhop com, Rhea County Sheriff's Deputy Clarence Lee Ellison Ambushed and Killed While Searching For Moonshine Stills. These are the official portraits for the Rhea Central High School in Dayton, Tennessee, for the year 1967-1968. Cost is $10 fo, Abel Boarding House Built During Smith Crossroads Delano 37325 The Fire Department's mission is to prevent the loss of life and property. At the 1974 Tennessee Strawberry Festival, a local lady was chosen as the Strawberry Festival Queen. About twenty year, The City Restaurant, shown above in 1973, was owned and operated by Kermit & Lucretia Travis of Dayton. 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. Copyright Al, Harry & John Crawford Prominent Dayton residents Killed in Auto Accident Shock Theaters Dr. The one we know pictured above, and one f, Very little information is known about this drug store. George K. Barnard became partners with Watt Johnson in the business in 1945. Old Hospital Site and Current Justice Center sits on former Morgan Farm Land. For more information on residential building permits and inspections, please contact theResidential/Electrical Contract Inspection section. Billowing smoke began to show from inside the Dayton Department Store located on Market Street near Main Street. Neal had served in both houses of the State Legislature and ran many times in the elections for Governor and U.S. Sen, Retired Sergeant Major William H. Smith passed away at his home on December 5, 1931. Looking back to Dayton's First mayor, Thomas Newton Locke Cunnyngham, better known as T.N.L. During that night, a fire of undetermined causes burned through the Dayton City School building that had been erected in 1907. A black bear was killed in South Dayton by city, c, Parham's Drug Store was located on the west side of Market Street between Hodge's Jewelry Store and 1st Ave. In preparation for the trial and the arriving hordes of people, Dayton businessmen F.E. John R. Abel was a member of the board, The Spivey United Methodist Church is located at 3680 Blythe Ferry Road in Dayton. John R Neal, who was the chief defense counsel during the celebrated "Monkey Trial" in Dayton, Tennessee in 1925, died November 23, 1959 in a Rockwood hospital at the age of 83. 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. 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 City of Dayton has had two mayors from the same family who served 92 years apart. Mrs. Marianne Beechman, 42-year-old teacher, became sick without warning while teaching a morning science class and fell to the floo, On February 1, 1935, Dayton was connected to the Tennessee Valley Authority power distribution system. Nancy Shipley had not yet been born when John Thomas Scopes was convicted in 1925 of violating Tennessee's newly passed Butler Act. Mercer came to Bryan with 13 years of experience in college administration. The property where the church stands was deeded to the trustees in 1899 to J.A. The new engine wa, The Strawberry field above was located on the Abel farm in "Abeltown", which is now south Dayton. He stated then that he rem, Bill Horton Field at the Rhea County High School. A lot of history has occurred on our small Main Street in town. A slab inspection is not required for garages or unfinished basements. The Spring City Northern Methodist Church was built in the early 1880s. In May of 1884, William T. Broyles and, Rhea County named after John Rhea - an American solider and POLITICIAN Dayton citizens approved (270-106) the $104.000 bond issued to financ, $500,000 DAMAGES TO ROGERS and FRENCH BUILDINGS View a list of municipalities and counties where a state residential permit is required. The daughter of the late James & Phyllis Dill of Dayton. Approximately 1.30 Acres with old house and storage building with septic tank, gas, water, internet and cable. Morgan, Joe Snyder, Alvin Reed, Darrius Darwin and Edgar Brown Debris were thrown over the tracks and the derailed train cars smashed into the Kayser Roth Hosiery Mill bu, Dayton calls On NEIGHBORING Fire Departments For Help Each piece was marked, The short line railroad served the Dayton Coal and Iron Company by providing rail service that stretched from the coal mines down to the DC&Is Furnace in town on Richland Creek. Since one of their employees, Margie Littell was a Dayton resident she was asked to staff and manage the new offices here locally. Bob was told that the state of Tennessee would be escorting a, This photo above was taken around 1946 or 1947 at a dance party at the home of Franklin Glass which was located approx. This show was known as the "Grand Ole Opry Tent Theater". (Bottom Row L-R) Wallace Haggard, Earl Shaver, Joe Gallagher, Wallace Keith and Perry Swafford Wend. Today A Memorial Sits Near The site of the crash in Spring City remembering the victims of the tragic accident. Citizens are walking about on Front Street. Spring City, Tennessee It all started back in, (Back row L-R) Ray Cox, Arthur Wilkey, Lloyd Miles, Arnold Elsea, Erfurt Long, Bill Schrimpsher, Flavis Long, Clovella King and Nelson Shipley These are available for purchase for those wishing to obtain them. Click here to apply for a residential building permit. Firefigh, Front Row L-R Boze Giles, Gene Elsea, Jim Strang, Unknown, Russell Beene, Norman Silter, Perry Massengill and Penny Nail If you have photos or information that you'd like to see preserved and shared then please call on me. Originally built as the Coco Cola Bottling Plant. Robinson, one of the trial originators. To request inspection visit core.tn.gov or email SFMO.permits-licensing@tn.gov If emailing, please include your full permit number and the date that the project will be ready for inspection. A permit is not required for the installation of a manufactured or modular home; however a permit is needed if there will be custom site work that is a part of exiting the home such as a deck, patio or stoop. According to information from the Rhea County Historical and Genealogy Society, the African Methodist Church was mentioned in a deed dated July 16, 1891. (2nd Row L-R)-Billy Edgeman, Nancy Daniels, Susan Smith, Teresa Lidford, Kathy Levengood, Whit Mac Morgan, Terry Pyle, Dennis Everett and Unknown Williams father, James A. Williams h, leon Calloway was 72 when he recounted some of his memories The Abel Family Settled In Dayton in 1807 Mrs. Gibson is pictured behind the cash register and the charming waitresses are Cordie Rodd, Interior Photos Of Kingwood Drugs In Richland park Shopping Center In 1973 The original Abel family and their descendants owned property from below Richland Creek all the way down to the area of Dayco Drive. In a 1972 newspaper article, a reference to this mill showed that, Sanitary Grocery opened in 1944 and Closed in 1978 Box 59. Mr. Tankersley reported that they had 20 acres of St, The Rhea County Courthouse was built in 1891. 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. Company occupies an old Smith Crossroads Building A state residential building permit is not required for detached garages, sheds, barns or other detached structures that are not used for living purposes. The old Farmers Milling Company was on the property now occupied by the Dayton Post Office at the corner of 1st Ave & Railroad Street. These portraits are reduced in size to conserve web space. In July of 195, Dayton Police & Fire Department early to mid 1970's We will also share remembrances of those beloved citizens from here that have gone on before us. Fire Prevention / State Fire Marshal's Office, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy, Peace Officer Standards Training Commission, Fire Services & Codes Enforcement Academy, Back to Fire Prevention / State Fire Marshal's Office, View a list of municipalities and counties where a state residential permit is required, Residential/Electrical Contract Inspection section, Rules of the Department of Commerce and Insurance, Division of Fire Prevention, Chapter 0780-2-23, One and Two Family Dwellings and Townhouses, Rules of The Department of Commerce and Insurance Division Of Fire Prevention Chapter 0780-02-16 Certified Codes Inspectors Standards And Qualifications, List ofResidential Permit Issuing Agents, Statewide Building Construction Code Inspections in Opt-Out orNon-Code Jurisdictions, Application For Residential Exemption Authorization, Review of Local Governments Building Inspection Authorization. A mechanic and Later operated a used car dealership and flames visible the... 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