Arrangements for Coffee County Mayor Judd Matheny

April 4, 2024

Judd Ellis Matheny of Tullahoma passed away on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, at his home at the age of 53. Judd was born in Knoxville, TN, to Judith Ricketts Pickering and Ellis Matheny.

During his life, Mr. Matheny served his country proudly as a member of the Army National Guard and recently as the Mayor of Coffee County.

Mr. Matheny is survived by his daughter, Abbey Matheny; son, Aulden Matheny; mother, Judith Pickering (Dave); Father, Ellis Matheny (Moi); three brothers, Jack Matheny, James Matheny (Katheryn-Anne), and Richard Crouch (Whitney); one step-brother, John Pickering; his dog, Maggie; and his feathered friend, an African Grey named Harley.

Visitation for Mr. Matheny will take place on Tuesday, April 9th, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Kilgore Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Kilgore Funeral Chapel in Tullahoma.

Photo provided by Sally Singles

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.