NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE`S SALE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the
covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February
10, 2025, executed by Charles Leeper, a single person, to Yale Riley
as Trustee, for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as
beneficiary, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, its successors
and assigns, and appearing of record on February 14, 2025, in the
Register’s Office of Bedford County, Tennessee, at Book TD1143,
Page 613, and Instrument Number 25001037.
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last
transferred and assigned to Rocket Mortgage, LLC, the party entitled
to enforce said security interest; and having appointed Clear Recon
LLC, the undersigned, as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or
being filed for record in the Register’s Office of Bedford County,
Tennessee, with all of the rights, powers, and privileges of the original
Trustee named in said Deed of Trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire
indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in
said Deed of Trust, and that the undersigned, Clear Recon LLC,
as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the
power, duty, and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute
Trustee will, on December 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM, local time, at the
main entrance of the Bedford County Courthouse, 1 Public Square,
located in Shelbyville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to
the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, paid at
the conclusion of the sale, the following described property situated
in Bedford County, to wit:
The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of
Bedford, State of Tennessee, and is described as follows:
EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Tax Id Number(s): 030 05300 000
Land situated in the County of Bedford in the State of TN
GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE
SITUATED ON THE GROUND IN THE 5TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF
BEDFORD COUNTY TENNESSEE SAID PARCEL IS GENERALLY,
BOUND BY THE WALDRON PROPERTY ON THE WEST, BY
THE BOWLING PROPERTY ON THE NORTH AND EAST, AND
THE NORTH MARGIN OF UNIONVILLE-DEASON ROAD ON
THE SOUTH, SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
MAP 30, PARCEL 53.00 RECORDED IN THE REGISTERS
OFFICE OF BEDFORD COUNTY, TENNESSEE (R.O.B.C.,TN.) IN
DEED BOOK 303, PAGE 929, AND IN PLAT CABINET A, PAGE
155 AS LOT 5 COMMENCING AT AN IRON PIPE FOUND, THENCE
N 85° 45’ 10” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 730.00’ TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING; SAID POINT BEING AN IRON REBAR FOUND IN THE
NORTH MARGIN OF UNIONVILLE DEASON ROAD, SAID REBAR
HAVING COORDINATES OF NORTH 462970.56, EAST 1824636.60,
AND BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HEREN DESCRIBED
PROPERTY; THENCE LEAVING SAID MARGIN, N 4° 14’ 50”W, FOR
A DISTANCE OF 340.00’ TO AN IRON REBAR FOUND, BEING THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY;
THENCE N 85° 45’ 10” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 130.00’ TO AN IRON
REBAR FOUND WITH CAP STAMPED CAFFEY IN THE NORTH
MARGIN OF SAID ROAD BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; THENCE S4°14’ 50” E, FOR A
DISTANCE OF 340.00’ TO AN IRON REBAR FOUND WITH CAP
STAMPED CAFFEY IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF SAID ROAD,
BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED
PROPERTY; THENCE ALONG SAID MARGIN, S 85°45’ 10” W,
FOR A DISTANCE OF 130.00’ TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND
CONTAINING 1.01 ACRES, THIS ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY
SEC, INC. COMPLETED SEPTEMBER 17, 2021.
Commonly known as: 2477 Unionville Deason Rd, Bell Buckle,
TN 37020-4556
THE PROPERTY ADDRESS AND TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER LISTED ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL
PURPOSES
Being the same property conveyed to Charles Leeper, unmarried,
by deed dated March 14, 2022 of record in Deed Book 372, Page392
Instrument/Case No. 22002405, in the County Clerk’s Office.
Parcel ID: 030-053.00-000
Commonly known as 2477 Unionville Deason Rd Bell Buckle,
TN 37020
The street address and parcel number(s) of the above described
property are believed to be correct; however, such references are not
a part of the legal description of the property sold herein, and, in the
event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control
This sale is subject to tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession.
This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable
recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements,
or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of
redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior
liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture
filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might
disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the
above-referenced property: Charles Leeper, Estate/Heir(s) of Charles
Leeper, Heather Leeper.
Notice of Sale Published On-line at HTTPS://BetterChoiceNotices.
com
If the United States or the State of Tennessee have any liens or
claimed lien(s) on the Property, and are named herein as interested
parties, timely notice has been given to the applicable governmental
entity, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption
held by the entity as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or Tennessee
Code § 67-1-1433.
All right and equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise,
homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust,
and the title is believed to be good; however, the undersigned will
sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.
The transfer shall be AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS,
and without warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the
condition of the Property and the improvements located thereon,
including merchantability or fitness for particular purpose. Trustee
shall make no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or
implied, and will sell and convey the subject real property by Substitute
Trustee’s Deed only.
The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day,
time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement
at the time and place for the sale set forth above.
This property is being sold with the express reservation that the
sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may
be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time.
THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND
IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Clear Recon LLC
Substitute Trustee
651 East 4th Street Suite 200
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403
Phone: (877) 319-8840
File No: 1006-3006A
Newspaper: Shelbyville Times Gazette
Publication Dates: 10/22/2026, 10/29/2026
