January | 2020 | Coffee County News

UT-TSU to host 4-H All in One Nights for grades 4-12.

Local January 30, 2020

The Coffee County UT-TSU Extension is hosting the first of many 4-H All in One Nights. These events will be held at the Farm Bureau Corral room at 225 E. Main St in Manchester. There will be programs for youth in grades 4-12 every 2nd and 4th Monday of... Read more

Tennessee State Parks to Offer Meals and Lodging for Valentine’s Day.

News January 30, 2020

A romantic evening awaits visitors to four Tennessee State Parks restaurants for Valentine’s Day, with two parks offering getaways with overnight lodging packages. Restaurants at Natchez Trace State Park, Henry Horton State Park, David Crockett State Park, and Cumberland Mountain State Park will feature Valentine’s menus Feb. 14. The... Read more

Business Spotlight: Jehovah Java serves more than coffee.

News January 30, 2020

In what is the former Health Nut building on the Manchester square, lies a coffee shop with a familiar feel, and a mission. Although they serve much of the same menu items, as well as new creations, Jehovah Java is serving up a bit more than coffee to our... Read more

Tullahoma ‘Goody Wagon’ driver Tony Earl Lawson passes at 73.

Obituaries January 30, 2020

Tony Earl Lawson of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro at the age of 73. Graveside Services are scheduled for 1 PM, Friday, January 31, 2020 at Maplewood Cemetery.A native of Coffee County, he was the son of the late Clarence... Read more

Tullahoma Parks&Rec Announces De-Hibernation Celebration.

Local January 29, 2020

Winter weather and rain got you feeling down? Tullahoma Parks and Recreation wants to invite you to their first annual “De-hibernation Celebration!” This event is free to the public at D.W. Wilson Community Center on Saturday, March 7th. It will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m.... Read more

‘Tennessee Quit Week” to begin next week.

Health January 28, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health joins partners across the state in celebrating the fifth annual Tennessee Quit Week February 3 – 7, 2020. This year’s theme is “Seeing 2020 Tobacco-Free,” and the goal is to inspire Tennesseans to live healthier lives by taking advantage of the state’s free resource,... Read more

FDA Announces Key Actions to Advance Development of Novel Coronavirus Medical Countermeasures

News January 27, 2020

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced critical actions to advance development of novel coronavirus medical countermeasures. As with any emerging public health threat, the FDA will collaborate with interagency partners, product developers, international partners and global regulators to expedite the development and availability of medical products... Read more

Manchester Youth Baseball Sign-ups

Local January 27, 2020

This upcoming season’s sign-ups will be at the Ada Wright building. The league is changing its affiliation this year from TYBA to USSSA. Children must be 5 years of age by April 30th to participate. Sign-up Details Dates: February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th Time: 9:00 am to... Read more

Coffee County Fast Pitch Girls’ Softball Sign-ups.

Local January 27, 2020

Saturday, February 22nd marks sign-ups for both slow pitch and fast pitch softball. You must be at least 4 years of age by April 11th. Boys can play on Co-Ed teams from ages 4-6. All players are required to have a copy of their birth certificate for all divisions.... Read more

Kenneth J. Shelton Jr.

Obituaries January 27, 2020

Kenneth J. Shelton Jr., of Tullahoma, passed this life on Saturday, January 25th, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare-Harton at the age of 65. Ken was born in Manchester to the late Kenneth J. Shelton Sr. and Marcia Howard Shelton. Ken was a graduate of MTSU where he was a member of... Read more