Peters Cemetery Road Renaming
Summary
A resolution now makes clear the Gap Creek Road bridge honors both Staff Sergeant Ira Lynn Meredith and Dr. Michael John "Doc" Brown, DVM — fixing earlier resolutions that named only one honoree.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minor costs for signage and address updates for the few affected residents.
The families and community honoring both namesakes of the bridge.
The few residents who must update their address.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Carter County Commission Meeting — 2026-09-21
A resolution now makes clear the Gap Creek Road bridge honors both Staff Sergeant Ira Lynn Meredith and Dr. Michael John "Doc" Brown, DVM — fixing earlier resolutions that named only one honoree.
Carter County Commission — July 20, 2026
A section of Old Mountain Road/Hogum Hollow Road off Ripshin Lake Road will again be called Peters Cemetery Road. Only a couple of homes sit on the affected portion, but residents' addresses will change.
Carter County had 74 roads damaged by Hurricane Helene
Carter County had 74 roads damaged by Hurricane Helene Johnson City Press
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