Monterey Fire Department TN

04/09/2026

Watch for signs and emergency personnel directing traffic!

03/31/2026

🍌🍌🍌The Banana Pudding Festival is Saturday, April 4 in Downtown Monterey from 10am to 4pm!🍌🍌🍌

🚧⚠️🚧The following roads will be CLOSED beginning at 5am on SATURDAY, April 4. 🚧⚠️🚧

• Commercial Avenue between Poplar Street and Chestnut Street
• Depot Street between Poplar Street and Holly Street
• Holly Street between Crawford Avenue and Railroad Avenue

Vehicles will NOT be able to access the areas listed above until at least 6pm on Saturday, April 4. In addition, commercial trucks will NOT have access to Highway 84 through Monterey.

👮‍♂️Vehicles should use EXTREME CAUTION while traveling through town and PAY ATTENTION to signage and law enforcement officers directing traffic. 👮‍♂️👮‍♂️

This is an exciting time for the Town of Monterey. Lots of people are expected to visit throughout the day. Please be mindful of pedestrians and be extra cautious when driving around town. Don't go bananas!!! 🍌🍌🍌🍌

Also, we would like everyone to be considerate of our local businesses. While exploring the festival, please avoid parking in their lots. These businesses rely on accessible parking for their customers, and we want to ensure they can continue serving our community seamlessly throughout the day. Fortunately, we live in a well-connected town with safe walking routes to the festival from Monterey High School and Burks Elementary School. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

03/05/2026

02/25/2026

Residential Structure Fire:

On Tuesday February 24th @ 4:00 pm Monterey Police Department, Monterey Fire Department and Putnam County EMS responded to 303 W. Commercial Ave for a report of an apartment fire. Once on scene, the responding personnel found the sprinkler in the apartment had been able to put the fire out. The resident of the apartment and her pet were able to get out of the apartment with no injuries. Thank you to everyone who responded so quickly!!!!!!!

02/22/2026

***THIS IS OUTDATED INFORMATION***

Repairs to the broken 12 inch waterline have been completed. Any customer that experienced low pressure/no water during this event is under a boil water notice until the all clear is given tomorrow (Monday, February 23). This zone includes the North end of town on Hanging Limb Hwy, Anderson area, Lake Hill Road, etc. Updates will be provided on this page.

We would like to thank Jon Powers and his Domino's Pizza team for providing lunch to our public works crew as they completed the repairs. Thank you to Chris Landers and his Grind Coffee Bar team for providing coffee and treats this morning.

02/13/2026

Just a reminder you have to obtain a burn permit in the city limits all year round. Can only burn leaves, sticks and raw lumber. You can request a burn permit Monday-Friday during business hours by calling city hall. 931-839-3770.

02/13/2026

Thursday February 12, 2026

At 2:26 pm, 911 received a call of an individual that had fallen from Bee Rock. Emergency personnel responded quickly to the scene. Once there, Monterey Police officers and Putnam County EMS personnel descended to where the individual was. They found a 9 year old boy and began life saving measures, but sadly they were unsuccessful. After some time the boy was brought back to the top of Bee Rock and was transported by EMS to the State Medical Examiner’s Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with the boy’s family and friends during this time. The Monterey Police Department would like to thank Monterey Fire Department, Putnam County EMS, Putnam County Rescue, Putnam County Fire, Putnam County EMA and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance today.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Monterey Fire Department.

12/03/2025

Come see us today at Cash Express 201 Elmore St and donate, new or gently use coats and new or gently use toys!

11/19/2025

🚧 Railroad Crossing Improvements Scheduled in Monterey 🚧

Beginning Monday, November 24, RJ Corman crews will begin work to upgrade the railroad crossings on Holly Street and Chestnut Street. The project is expected to continue through Tuesday, November 25.

Road closures will occur at each crossing during construction.

Detour signs and traffic information will be posted throughout town to guide drivers safely.

Please use caution when approaching construction zones and allow extra travel time.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as these important improvements are made to enhance safety and transportation in Monterey

11/17/2025

The City of Monterey approved a bid for four air packs for the city fire department, replacing a quarter of the 26-year-old packs.