The regular monthly meeting of the Lone Oak Community Civic League (LOCCL) was held on October 2, 2025, at the Lone Oak Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:34pm eastern by Tommy Johnson. The invocation was given by Bob Tucker; Tommy Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Treasurer’s Report – Mona provided the report. The cruise-in netted approximately $2000. R&B sales brought in approximately $1200. Overall, we are doing good for the year with our events and fund raising. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Mark Kirkpatrick and seconded by Doug Warren.
Reports
Fire Department – Andrew Johnson gave the report. For September, they had 13 calls for service and 131 calls so far for 2025. Updates to the fire department are tremendous. It is looking great. There is a lot of training taking place, including extrication training. Approximately $20,000 raised so far with fund raising efforts. Young people and young families have joined and are volunteering. The fire department will be participating in the Dunlap Christmas parade on December 6, 2025. The fire department is also looking for creative ways to help fund the toy drive and food drive for the Christmas Santa Train.
Clinic – For the month of September, saw 18 medical and 4 dental patients. This brings the total number of visits to 145 so far for 2025.
Quilters – No report.
Library – No report.
Building Maintenance – All work on the fire department is complete. Pavilion ceiling is complete. Mark Kirkpatrick suggested we need a cover for the window counter in the pavilion kitchen.
School Board Update – Debbie Adams gave the report. The next meeting will be on October 13 and will include county commissioners and other elected officials. Roofing project – high school is almost complete. Board had a retreat for strategic planning. The number one topic is mental health issues within the schools. Cell phone policy is going well. Overall achievement is trending upwards. Seventy-five backpacks have already been purchased for next year’s event.
County Commission – Tommy Johnson reported that the commission voted 15 to 3 to accept the Erlanger lease contract. Tax cards will be going out soon. Keith Cartwright was elected chairman. All committees for the coming year are set as well.
8th District Constable – Tim Lewis gave the report. There were 36 calls in September.
Sequatchie County Sheriff – Bill Phillips gave the report. The high school Criminal Justice class participated in a Crime Scene investigation with a detective from the sheriff’s office. The new reporting system is working well. It has been a big transition. Jail dog program continues to do well. More addiction videos are coming out, targeting every month. There are also OAT (Overcoming Addiction Together) meetings occurring every Thursday.
Tommy Johnson gave report on cruise-in. There were 73 cars that participated. The fire department served 161 plates at breakfast. The proceeds from the silent auction will be split between the community center and the fire department.
Upcoming events
Trick or Treat at the Pavilion – 10/31/25, 5p-8:00p eastern.
