Tims Ford Bass Club
Coverage of Tims Ford Bass Club in the Nexus archive.
- Investigation underway after man dies in boating incident in Middle TN. Here’s what we know
A man died in a boating incident near Tims Ford Bass Club in Middle Tennessee. The victim, identified as Christopher W. Bontrager, 41, of Missouri, was pronounced deceased on the scene, while another man, John H. Prater, 41, of Tracy City, Tennessee, was hospitalized. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is leading the investigation, which has recorded 12 boating-related fatalities in Tennessee waterways in 2026.
- Investigation underway after deadly boating incident in Middle TN. Here’s what we know
A deadly boating incident occurred near Tims Ford Bass Club in Middle TN, resulting in one fatality. The victim's injuries were sustained during the incident, and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating. The Winchester Police Department responded to the scene on Tuesday afternoon.