Hate crimes in Tennessee jumped in 2011 from a 5-year low the year before.
According to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation statistics reported in the Commercial Appeal, there were 261 recorded hate crimes last year.
That is a 51% increase from 2010.
Hate crime statistics tend to fluctuate a lot from year to year. There were 426 in 2008, 243 in 2009 and 173 in 2010.
TBI spokeswoman Kristin Helm said it is hard to know whether the fluctuations are the result of more crimes being committed or more people reporting the crimes. It could also reflect changes in the way law enforcement officials categorize the crimes.
Hate crimes recorded in 2011 include 71 cases of vandalism, 60 cases of intimidation and 52 cases of simple assault.
Monthly Archive: April 2012
Hate Crimes Up In Tennessee
New Jeans From Tullahoma
Tullahoma Industries, one of the main government contracted manufacturers of US Army Combat Uniforms, announced April 24, 2012 that it will launch a premium denim jean brand through e-commerce, fall 2012. The jeans will be called “Grady Mac Denim.” Grady Mac Knight is the native Tennessean, father-in-law and grandfather of the jean’s designers and owners of Tullahoma Industries Richard and Jamie Davenport. Grady Mac Denim will be sold exclusively through e-commerce initially with the potential to move into specialty boutiques later on. The jeans will be priced from $120-$160. The premium jeans will reflect the American spirit and pride in its custom stitching and design and will be made to reflect the active American lifestyle.
5/1/12 — Lula Mae Jones
Mrs. Lula Mae Jones age 72 of Tracy City, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2012 at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
She is Preceded in death by her husband Albert Jones, her parents Charles and Flossie Smartt Hunter, her son Jerry Allen Jones, and her sister Inez Sechler.
Survivors include her sons and their wives Billy Ray (Tammy) Jones, James Edward (Bo) (Cindy) Jones, Terry Michael (Tammy) Jones, and Benjie (Shannon) Jones. Daughters Teresa Jones, Susie (Tommy) Anderson, and Kathy (Scott) Beier. Sister Doris (John) Sanders. 26 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 1, 2012 in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Clayton Jones officiating.
Burial will be in Clouse Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday 4-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Foster & Lay Funeral Home, 96 St. Clair Street, Tracy City, Tennessee
4/30/12 — Alfred D. Meeks
Mr. Alfred D. Meeks age 74 of Tracy City passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012, at his home.
He was a son of the late Mack Meeks and Maggie Smartt Meeks and was preceded in death by brothers, Jeff Meeks and John B. Meeks; sisters, Tressie Thomas, Lillie Sanders, Clara Layne, Ruth Hazel Moore and Thursa Sanders.
Mr. Meeks was a retired carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Meeks of Tracy City; sisters, Josie Meeks, Mary Kilgore and Gabriel Sanders all of Tracy City; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday in the funeral home chapel. Reverend Bobby Winton will officiate.
Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery.
Visitation: 3-9 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Foster & Lay Funeral Home, Tracy City, Tennessee
5/1/12 — Donald Curtis Phillips, “Smokey”
Donald Curtis Phillips, “Smokey”, age 80 passed away Saturday, April 28th, 2012 after a long illness with pneumonia, Leukemia, and Alzheimers with his loving family at his bedside.
He was born April 18th, 1932 in West Palm Beach, Florida to the late Lester and LeLa Phillips.
He graduated from Warren County High School in McMinnville, where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. His passions were fishing and golfing- right along with the University of Tennessee Volunteers. His blood ran orange.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty L. Phillips; one son, Jeffrey Curtis Phillips of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Sheila Ann Weisensale (Steve) of Richmond, VA; one sister, Lois Tate, (Harold) of Birmingham, AL; one brother, A.L. Phillips (Mildred) and one sister, Elaine Neal (Kenny) of McMinnville; and several neices and nephews.
Don served his country in the United States Air Force in Okinawa, Japan and Germany for 22 1/2 years. He also retired from the Tullahoma Post Office, where he was a rural route carrier for 12 years. Mr. Phillips learned to play golf when he joined the Air Force and had his first hole- in-one at the age of 62. He loved all sports.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 from 12 Noon to 2pm at Kilgore Funeral Home with the funeral service immediately following at 2pm in the Chapel.
Burial will be at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that you please consider a donation to the Alzheimers Association, 201 West Lincoln Street, Tullahoma, TN, 37388.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
4/30/12 — Judy E. Miller
Judy E. Miller, age 68 of Winchester, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Southern TN Medical Center in Winchester.
She was born October 27, 1943 in Huntland; the daughter of the late Edgar and Etolia (Hall) Bryant.
She was the owner/operator of the Short Stop Market in Estill Springs.
Ms. Miller was preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Roberts, son, Tim Miller, sisters, Alice Stratton and Darlene Moss, and brothers, Lewis and Willard Bryant.
Surviving are daughter, Annette Seals of Winchester, TN, brother, Marlin Bryant of
Manchester, NH, and grandchildren, Josh Rogers, Justin Seals, Matt Roberts,
Lindsey Roberts, Seth Miller, Olivia Miller, and Andrew Miller.
A graveside service will be at 2:30 PM on Monday at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Flintville with the Rev. Ray Gardner officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Monday, April 30, 2012, at the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
4/30/12 — NANCY CARROLL BAXTER WOMBLE
NANCY CARROLL BAXTER WOMBLE AGE 72 OF TULLAHOMA, FORMERLY OF LYNCHBURG PASSED AWAY SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012 AT HARTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN TULLAHOMA. A NATIVE OF MOORE COUNTY,
SHE WAS A DAUGHTER OF THE LATE HARRY AND JANET BAXTER. SHE WAS A HOMEMAKER AND A MEMBER OF WILSON AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST.
SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND; BILLY WAYNE WOMBLE OF TULLAHOMA; GRANDDAUGHTER, JESSI WILHOIT OF TULLAHOMA; SON-IN-LAW STEVE WILHOIT OF TULLAHOMA, SISTER;HARRIETT HARRIS AND HER HUSBAND, BILL OF LYNCHBURG; NIECE, STEPHANIE PHILLIPS OF MANCHESTER, SISTER-IN-LAW PHYLLIS PRATHER OF TULLAHOMA. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER DAUGHTER, PAM WOMBLE WILHOIT AND PARENTS HARRY AND JANET BAXTER.
VISITATION WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012 FROM 5-8 P.M. AT THE LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL.
SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 1:00 P.M. ON MONDAY APRIL 30,2012 FROM THE LYNCHBURG FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL WITH BRO. RANDY DAVIS AND BRO. JOHN PAYNE OFFICIATING.
BURIAL WILL FOLLOW IN THE LYNCHBURG CEMETERY.
Lynchburg Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
4/30/12 — William Albert Gaddis
William Albert Gaddis of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, April 27th, 2012 at the Medical Center of Manchester at the age of 89.Mr. Gaddis was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, to the late William and Gertrude Gaddis.
He was an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Tullahoma where he was a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Senior Men’s Sunday School Class, and an Ordained Deacon. Mr. Gaddis also had a perfect Sunday School attendance record for 54 years.
He began working at AEDC as an electrician in 1954 where he worked untill his retirement in 1985. His hobbies included restoring John Deere Tractors and woodworking. He also served as former manager for Forrest Park Apartments. Mr. Gaddis proudly served as a member of The United States Army in World War II where he received the Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 5 Bronze SV Stars.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gaddis is preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Gaddis; three sisters, Lillian Jones, Edna Penick, and Aleene Carter; and two brothers, David and Johnny Gaddis.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Gaddis of Tullahoma; one son, James William (Jimmy) Gaddis and wife Pat of Tullahoma; two daughters, Linda Louise Swann and husband Kenneth of Normandy, and Betty Ann Glover of Tullahoma; six grandchildren, Kimberly Ferrell of Normandy, Kelley Glover of Tullahoma, Leslie Templeton of Tullahoma, Jennifer Swann of Shelbyville, Kristy Gaddis of Tullahoma, and Toby Gaddis of Tullahoma; three great-grandchildren, Stefanie Brannon of Normandy, and Carson and Lydia Templeton; one great-great-grandchild Raelynn Sparks; two step-children, David Jones and wife Monica of Seymour, TN, John Jones and wife Cheryl of Saline, Mich.; four step-grandchildren, Jennifer Jones Sharits and husband Andrew of Powell, TN, Laura Jones of Knoxville, Jordan Jones of Knoxville, Brittany Jones of Saline, Mich.; two step-great-grandchildren, Camden and Natalie Sharits.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 29th, 2012 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Kilgore Funeral Home with Funeral Services Monday, April 30th, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Tullahoma with Rev. Tim McGehee and Bro. Gary Irvin officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
For those who wish, donations may be made to the Grace Baptist Church Building fund.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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