16 Lives Lost: The Tragic Explosion at a Tennessee Factory

Sixteen people lost their lives in a tragic explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) in Hickman County, Tennessee. The explosion occurred early in the morning on October 10, leaving no survivors.

Investigation and Support

The sheriffs of Humphreys County and Hickman County released the names of the victims and urged the community to support the bereaved families. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, with investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) actively looking into the incident.

Remembering the Victims

Mindy Clifton

• Worked in corrections for 20 years before moving to Tennessee.
• Remembered by former colleague Matt Reinhart as one of the best people he worked with.

LaTeisha Mays

• Only 26 years old and had worked at AES for eight months.
• Described by her classmate Tyler Bailey as kind and caring.

Rachel Woodall

• Started working at AES about a month before the explosion.
• A production manager who had recently graduated from high school.
• Remembered by Tiffany Story, who used to babysit her.

Jeremy Moore

• Worked at AES for 17 years.
• Died just 10 days before his 38th birthday.
• Confirmed by his mother, Ava Hinson.

Trenton "Trent" Stewart

• Worked in production at AES.
• Also a firefighter and pastor.
• Known for live-streaming his sermons and focusing on love and kindness.