redneck joe
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Here in middle TN we have some pretty stuff. We have a state archeological park about 10 minutes from us. Feeds my preferred lake a few more minutes away. 117 year old bridge on the most biologically diverse river in the North American continent. Big tourist draw. Lots of more back story but the state thinks its best to tear it out because there is federal money avail so they will damage the river for about 50 years while it attempts to restores itself after the raping it will get over the next couple three years putting in the new.
Anywho I got involved thru a customer of mine (i do handyman work in my semi retired state of existence) and decided my involvement would be to build and enter a float in our October 'Old Timers' parade we have each year.
Out of 59 entries (I think it was) we took first place to raise awareness.
Yes, we had a large macaw in the back of old Betsy, who limped thru in first gear due to an electrical shifting issue. Dam Fords.
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County government, who is 100% on our side, allowed me to remove from the trailer and put inside the main lobby of the county administrative building until I remove and re-modify for the Christmas parade late this month.
Made it to a couple local small town papers, couple radio interviews.
Man floats novel idea to save historic bridge
Local handyman Joe McKeehan sets up the display of the Save Our Stone Fort Bridge award winning float at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza where it will be housed until the Manchester Christmas Parade.
Local handyman Joe McKeehan sets up the display of the Save Our Stone Fort Bridge award winning float at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza where it will be housed until the Manchester Christmas Parade
“We look forward to having the replica display there as a show of support for the county’s advocacy in support of the bridge,” he said.
“The Commission voted unanimously for an option to keep the bridge and I believe it’s appropriate for the community to use space at CCAP for anything that has such broad and confirmed support,” Matheny added.
Matheny said the float’s presence there will not inhibit county operations in any way.
The float will be in place during the Tennessee State parks’ public comment meeting scheduled for Nov. 6.
State officials will hold an open meeting at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 6 to hear public comments on a proposed new bridge for Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park. The meeting will be at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza located at 1329 McArthur St., Manchester.
Comments concerning the bridge can be submitted at https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/osfsap_suvey.
According to the state, the proposed bridge would be for vehicles and pedestrians and would replace a current bridge at the park. The new bridge would allow access to the recreational vehicle campground from the park’s main entrance. Anyone may attend, and comments on the proposal are welcome. The public may also make comments online at this link until Nov. 15.
“We encourage anyone interested to attend the meeting to learn more about the proposed project and provide input,” Mike Robertson, director of operations for Tennessee State Parks said. “We always want to improve visitor experience at the park, and understanding the perspectives of our guests is critical to success.”
I spoke a few times at the meeting along with many others but the big bad state seems to just be checking a process box on their way to ripping it out.
Here in middle TN we have some pretty stuff. We have a state archeological park about 10 minutes from us. Feeds my preferred lake a few more minutes away. 117 year old bridge on the most biologically diverse river in the North American continent. Big tourist draw. Lots of more back story but the state thinks its best to tear it out because there is federal money avail so they will damage the river for about 50 years while it attempts to restores itself after the raping it will get over the next couple three years putting in the new.
Anywho I got involved thru a customer of mine (i do handyman work in my semi retired state of existence) and decided my involvement would be to build and enter a float in our October 'Old Timers' parade we have each year.
Out of 59 entries (I think it was) we took first place to raise awareness.
Yes, we had a large macaw in the back of old Betsy, who limped thru in first gear due to an electrical shifting issue. Dam Fords.
. County government, who is 100% on our side, allowed me to remove from the trailer and put inside the main lobby of the county administrative building until I remove and re-modify for the Christmas parade late this month.
Made it to a couple local small town papers, couple radio interviews.
Man floats novel idea to save historic bridge
Local handyman Joe McKeehan sets up the display of the Save Our Stone Fort Bridge award winning float at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza where it will be housed until the Manchester Christmas Parade. Local handyman Joe McKeehan sets up the display of the Save Our Stone Fort Bridge award winning float at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza where it will be housed until the Manchester Christmas Parade
The Save Our Stone Fort Bridge award winning float was recently moved into the foyer at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza where it will stay until the Manchester Christmas Parade, Nov. 24.
Coffee County Mayor Judd Matheny said the county is pleased to show its support.“We look forward to having the replica display there as a show of support for the county’s advocacy in support of the bridge,” he said.
“The Commission voted unanimously for an option to keep the bridge and I believe it’s appropriate for the community to use space at CCAP for anything that has such broad and confirmed support,” Matheny added.
Matheny said the float’s presence there will not inhibit county operations in any way.
The float will be in place during the Tennessee State parks’ public comment meeting scheduled for Nov. 6.
State officials will hold an open meeting at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 6 to hear public comments on a proposed new bridge for Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park. The meeting will be at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza located at 1329 McArthur St., Manchester.
Comments concerning the bridge can be submitted at https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/osfsap_suvey.
According to the state, the proposed bridge would be for vehicles and pedestrians and would replace a current bridge at the park. The new bridge would allow access to the recreational vehicle campground from the park’s main entrance. Anyone may attend, and comments on the proposal are welcome. The public may also make comments online at this link until Nov. 15.
“We encourage anyone interested to attend the meeting to learn more about the proposed project and provide input,” Mike Robertson, director of operations for Tennessee State Parks said. “We always want to improve visitor experience at the park, and understanding the perspectives of our guests is critical to success.”
I spoke a few times at the meeting along with many others but the big bad state seems to just be checking a process box on their way to ripping it out.
