Welcome Back to the RiverPark Fish Fry!
Frances Garner, Ronnie Shoaf, and Kathi Webb Right off Needmore Road in Rowan County, at RiverPark-Cooleemee Falls, better known as “The Bullhole”, catfish was frying, French fries were popping, and the hushpuppies were delivered to the pan right on time. Ten years...
John Chandler Selected to Serve on the Cooleemee Board of Commissioners
I am pleased to announce that John Chandler has been selected by the Town Commissioners to fill the vacancy on the Cooleemee Board of Commissioners. John Chandler John has a long history of serving our community. He has served Cooleemee as town clerk, a town...
A Cooleemee Tradition Returns: RiverPark Catfish Fry Is Back After 10 Years
(L to R) The star cooking crew in 2004: Mike Dwiggins, Jeff Ward, Rick Allred, Ron Bivins, Joe Jordan, Ron Webb, Ronnie Shoaf, Earl Shoaf, and Steve Ridenhour. After a 10-year absence, a beloved Cooleemee tradition is making its return. The RiverPark at Cooleemee...
Cooleemee Community Center Construction Update
We continue to make great progress on the new Cooleemee Community Center, and we are excited to see the building taking shape as we move closer to completion. Here are some of the latest updates: Brickwork on the building is now complete. Grading for the...
Infrastructure Improvements Underway in Cooleemee
Cooleemee continues to make progress on several important infrastructure projects that will help preserve our community, improve our streets, and protect some of our historic buildings. Zachary House Chimney Repair One of the projects recently completed was the repair...
A Well-Deserved Honor for Sgt. Joe Crotts
I am very proud that the Town of Cooleemee Board of Commissioners recognized Sgt. Joseph “Joe” Crotts of the Davie County Sheriff’s Office for his outstanding service to our community. Joe serves as our Community Officer, but I believe he has become much more than...
Cooleemee Commissioner Vacancy
The Town of Cooleemee currently has a vacancy on our Board of Commissioners, and we are looking for a Cooleemee resident who is interested in serving our community. If you have ever thought about getting involved and helping make decisions that affect the future of...
September Update – Cleanup Project!
I’m pleased to share an update on an important cleanup and maintenance project recently completed by the Town of Cooleemee. The Town has completed a major landscaping and cleanup project on Town-owned property located between Davie and Duke Streets. This was the first...
Cooleemee Community Center – August Update
Construction on the new Cooleemee Community Center continues to move forward, and we are excited by the progress made in the month of August. The roof has now been shingled, insulation is complete, and rough plumbing has been finished. Electrical wiring is being...
Commissioner Sheighla Tippett Resigns
To the Residents of Cooleemee, It is with appreciation and regret that I announce the resignation of Commissioner Sheighla DeNae Tippett, effective August 10, 2026, as she moves away from our area to be closer to her work. Commissioner Tippett has served Cooleemee...
Cooleemee Community Center – August Update
Here’s a quick update on our new Cooleemee Community Center. I’m excited to report that construction continues to make great progress. The building is really starting to take shape, and work is now underway inside as the vision becomes a reality. The roof...
Cooleemee Celebrates Independence Day with Record Crowd and Honors Grand Marshal “Dude” Jordan
A Community Tradition Draws Record Attendance Cooleemee’s annual Fourth of July parade had record attendance this year despite the very high temperatures and humidity. Spectators lined the sidewalks, beginning at the shade line, while some brave souls stood in...
Behind the Parker Name: The Love Story and Legacy of Fran Parker
The last name Parker is easily recognized in Davie County in particular because of the well-known coach, teacher, ball player and mentor, the late Grimes “Bimmie” Parker. Now it’s time we got to know about the other half, Grimes’ wife, Fran Parker. A Florida Girl Fran...
Another Successful Grimes Parker Basketball Camp
The annual Grimes Parker Basketball Camp had another successful year, with eager newcomers as well as campers who faced the fact that this would be their last year at camp. Coach Clement Fleming had big shoes to fill since Grimes Parker is no longer with...
Last Day of School 2026
When Cooleemee Elementary School reaches the last days of its school year, excitement begins to fill the air. The Cooleemee Fire Department has shown great pride in the younger generation at the school by teaching fire safety tips. Chief Velvet Hackett, Captain Ryan...
Town of Cooleemee Honors Attorney Wendy Terry
The Town of Cooleemee recently recognized Town Attorney Wendy Terry for her six years of dedicated service to the community as she prepares to begin a new chapter as a District Court Judge. During the June 8 Town Board meeting, Mayor Jeff Smith and the Town Board...
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Cooleemee’s Fourth of July Parade and Community Celebration
The Town of Cooleemee invites residents and visitors to join us on Saturday, July 4, for a day of patriotic fun, community spirit, and family-friendly activities as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. The annual Cooleemee Fourth of July Parade will begin at...
Community Center – June Update
The community center project has made significant progress over the last three weeks. During that time, we have finished laying all the foundation block and filling the block with concrete and additional rebar. We have also completed filling the foundation in...
Community Center Project Update
The community center project has made significant progress over the last two weeks. The photos below show that progress. During the last two weeks we have dug the footings, installed the rebar, poured the footings, and begun to lay the foundation block. Over the next...
Discovering Our Heritage Brings Cooleemee’s Past to Life for First Graders
“Discovering Our Heritage,” sponsored by the Cooleemee Historical Association, invited first-graders from Cooleemee Elementary School to experience a day in the life of Cooleemee during the 1930s. Teresa Bivins and Rebecca Hursey gave students the...
Memorial Day Message – 2026
As we gather this Memorial Day, the Town of Cooleemee pauses to honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to freedom will never be forgotten. We also extend our gratitude to...