Entertainer John Hiatt Injured after Falling in South Cumberland State Park

September 11, 2023

Music entertainer John Hiatt was injured last week after falling at the South Cumberland State Park in Grundy County.

Hiatt has canceled his tour following the incident that has left him with injuries. His team says he sustained lacerations, bruising, and a debilitating fracture.

Hiatt was taken to Erlanger but is now recovering at home under the care of his personal doctor and is expected to make a full recovery. In a Facebook post, Hiatt’s team thanked the amazing efforts of the Grundy County EMS, Rangers of the South Cumberland State Park, doctors, nurses, and staff at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.

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.