Historic Building in Grundy County Burns to the Ground on Saturday

August 6, 2023

A building built in 1908 in the Grundy County town of Coalmont burned to the ground on Saturday. Sam’s Place was a historical family restaurant and general store in Coalmont. It was also known as a business called Creighton and Son’s.

This was the third time in four months the building was set on fire. The TBI was investigating fires that took place on April 8 and 9.

Emergency crews responded to the blaze around 5 Saturday morning. No one was injured.

The Tennessee Historical Commission had designated the building as a historical site.

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.