Manchester Recreation Center takes Direct Hit from Wednesday’s Storm

April 14, 2022

A strong storm powered through the area on Wednesday night. Property damage and downed trees were reported throughout southern middle Tennessee.

Duck River Electric Cooperative said that one point during the storm, 9,500 customers were without power.

The Manchester Recreation Center was damaged when fierce winds struck the building. The National Weather Service reported the wind reached as high as 60 miles per hour in Coffee County.

The roof suffered damage at the center as the powerful wind threw debris all around the complex. Water damage also occurred to the upstairs wellness room. Director A.J. Fox said the roof over the concession area endured heavy damage.

The Manchester Recreation Center will remain closed until Monday.

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.