At around 10:30 p.m. Thursday evening, Mooretown and Woodbury Volunteer Fire Departments were called to the scene of a house fire at 256 Tommy Parker Road. It was reported that the fire began in the kitchen area and it was stated that the flames were moving through the house. When firefighters arrived on the scene, flames were visible on the roof.

The homeowners were able to get out of the residence.

It appeared that a few things were able to be rescued, but not a lot. American Red Cross was contacted to help assist the homeowners with their immediate needs.

The property at 256 Tommy Parker Road is listed as being owned by Maria and Ricky Parsley.

Cannon County EMS was also called to the scene as was Middle Tennessee Electric to cut the power.

The Cannon County Sheriffs Department also responded. It appeared that the home was a total loss.

Events that occurred in Cannon County October 5, 2009.

Fred and Donna Reed of Cannon County lost all their belongings in the house fire that occurred at 10:30 Monday morning on Wilmouth Creek Road. The older home with hardwood floors caused the fire to be very hot and burn quickly. Their sister Debbie said, Theres a lot of years in there.

Firefighters donned their new air packs and entered the burning structure. Woodbury, Short Mountain and Gassaway Volunteer Fire Departments responded.

The Reeds were able to rescue their momma dog and some pups and their cat.

Firefighters were able to pump water from the nearby creek to supply water to the hoses. Middle Tennessee Electric arrived on the scene to cut the power to the structure.

Their son, Paul Reed, stated, Broken hearts and memories, when talking about his old homeplace.