Manchester Resident Dies in Boating Accident – Whiskey Country

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Manchester, Tennessee
Barren Fork River
Incident type
Boating, Drowning

Summary

Drowning Manchester Tennessee in Manchester, Tennessee: Corey Blake Phillips, 48, of Manchester, Tennessee, died in a boating accident on Barren Fork River. He was paddling down the river with two other men when he fell out of his boat and became unresponsive. Warren County rescue responded after the other men called 911. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency reported the incident on Saturday, June 20, marking the 10th boating-related fatality in the state this year.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Corey Blake Phillips Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

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