Upgraded from the Great American Breakfast to the Great American Luncheon, this annual event, hosted by Keep Cleveland and Bradley County Beautiful on Friday, March 8, seeks to recognize the
Parks adjacent to the Reedy River, including Unity Park and Cleveland Park, remain completely submerged in parts, particularly those lying in known flood zones.
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 11:33 am
On the morning of Sunday, May 2, 2021, Tommy Lee “Suds” Barrett passed away peacefully at his home, comforted by the love of his family.
Born the youngest child of Anna B. Hague Barrett and Walter Alexander Barrett on Oct. 21, 1939, in Cleveland, he graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1958 where he was a member of the basketball team earning district, region, Tri-state and all-state honors and was a member of the baseball team.
After graduation, Suds served the National Guard and worked in photo composing at the Chattanooga Times, he also worked to expand recreational opportunities in his community, helping Russ Melvin organize the Cleveland Midget Football League and started a local baseball league.