November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in Bedford County

November 6, 2023

On Monday, Nov. 6, Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham signed a proclamation declaring November to be Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in Bedford County.

Fran Gray of Alzheimer’s Tennessee was present for the signing.

More than 120,000 Tennesseans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to Alzheimer’s Tennessee, which offers in-person and virtual services to families struggling with Alzheimer’s. More than five million people are living with the disease nationwide. The 24/7 helpline is 800-ALZ-GATE, which is 800-259-4283.

Photo provided by Bedford County Government

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.