JARRETT GOODMAN
Staff Writer
Whitwell City Manager Lonnie Cleek has shared information about the possibility of the Hooper’s Drug Store property going up for auction during the city’s recent public meeting.
Whilst sharing this month’s city manager reports to the Board of Mayor & Commissioners, Cleek explained how discussions to potentially place the property, located at the heart of the community near Whitwell Pharmacy on East Spring Street, up for auction were made during a prior workshop. Cleek mentioned getting into contact with George Hamilton of Hamilton Real Estate & Management Company from nearby Bledsoe County, who was described as being more than willing to help with the auctioning of the property. The auction is planned to be under a set percentage basis, with official numbers to be formally discussed during a future meeting.
During an interview, Cleek explained how during the workshop last month a couple approached him about possibly purchasing the property to make way for an outdoor themed supply and outfitting shop. However, during last month’s workshop the board decided to hold onto the property to keep track of their plans for possibly establishing a future community center for Whitwell. Further discussion regarding the auctioning of the Hooper’s Drug Store property is planned to be addressed further by members of the board upon meeting with Hamilton.
