There are 32 Gold Star soldiers name engraved upon the Memorial Wall on the corner of W. Commercial and S. Poplar St., in Monterey. During our research, the Monterey Depot Museum has discovered at least three more who paid the supreme sacrifice for our freedom. CPL....
Article written by Andrew Buckner If you’ve been to a tee-ball game in Monterey over the last… well, 40 years or so, you know the name James “Cooney” Foster. From challenging umpire decisions to helping lead as an Alderman, the town staple has been in the public eye...
Did you know that one of the greatest high school coaches in the country grew up inMonterey? It’s true. Read on to learn more about a true hometown legend! Written by Andrew Buckner 21 seasons. 658 wins. 6 TSSAA state championships. 80-plus collegiate prospects....
Article written by Andrew Buckner In today’s entry, we explore the wonderful wizard of all things Monterey, Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary. Despite not being a Monterey native, cultural guru Rafferty Cleary has established himself as an agent of growth, a...
Article written by Andrew Buckner You’ve seen him riding a Schwinn around town for the last 60 years, but do you really know Bill Wiggins? Keep reading to hear some personal reflections on one of my favorite people and a Monterey legend. If you follow along, most of...
explore what life growing up in Monterey was like for me! This quick, fun journey will pull back the curtain on my experience with small-town living atop the Cumberland Plateau! The crack of a bat rings from the little field as children swing in Whitaker Park. Bimbo...
