February | 2020 | Coffee County News

2020 Tennessee Educator Survey launches statewide.

Education February 26, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Education Research Alliance, a research-practice partnership between Vanderbilt University and the Tennessee Department of Education, has released the 2020 Tennessee Educator Survey to all teachers, administrators and certified staff across the state. In its ninth year of implementation, the confidential and voluntary survey aims to... Read more

TN State Parks seek volunteers for annual ‘Weed Wrangle’ on March 7th.

News February 25, 2020

NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks and community partners are seeking volunteers to help rid the parks and State Natural Areas of invasive species with the annual Weed Wrangle on Saturday, March 7. Most of the state parks and the Sequatchie Cave State Natural Area are participating. The Weed Wrangle... Read more

Confirmed: Hobby Lobby is coming to Tullahoma.

News February 24, 2020

Over the weekend, rumors grew like wildfire on social media about the possibility of Hobby Lobby opening a location in Tullahoma. According to their corporate site and Indeed page, there was a job opening listed for a “retail co-manager” for a Tullahoma Hobby Lobby. Screenshots of the job listing... Read more

This Saturday ‘Tullahoma Cares’ to host Free Dental Day.

News February 24, 2020

Saturday, February 29th, Tullahoma Cares will host a free dental day in partnership with Breakfree Worship Center, Partners for Healing and Southern Tennessee Endodontics. For those in need, dental extractions will be offered for free. Patient parking will be at Lowe’s parking lot in Tullahoma, where they will then... Read more

Tuesday last day for early voting before March 3rd election.

News February 24, 2020

Early voting began February 12th, and the last day you will be able to vote early for the March 3rd Primary will be this Tuesday, February 25th. However, if you are unable to vote by February 25th, you will still be able to vote on election day, which is... Read more

EBT cards expected to be temporarily unavailable for maintenance purposes.

News February 22, 2020

The Tennessee Department of Human services posted a message today that EBT cards are expected to be temporarily unavailable Saturday, February 22nd around 11:00 a.m. central time. The outage is expected to only last “about an hour.” This is due to necessary maintenance for the department. Read more

TDEC SCHEDULES WORKSHOPS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION GRANTS

News February 22, 2020

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will host three workshops across the state in the coming weeks to assist communities interested in parks and recreation grant applications with the department. The 2020 grant cycle has been announced for the Local Parks and Recreation Fund, the Land... Read more

Browning recalls pistol holsters; potential injury hazard.

News February 21, 2020

Browning Arms Company has recalled the Browning Leather Pistol Holsters, Multi-Angle Thumb Break. The holster is designed to carry Browning 1911-380 and 1911-22 pistols. This recall is due to the fact that the design of the holster can alter the position of the safety switch on the firearm without... Read more

CCCHS Celebrates Student Talent in 4th Annual Fine Arts Night. (Photo Gallery)

Education February 21, 2020

Every year, Coffee County Central High School dedicates a night to showcase its fine arts departments by hosting an event in which the fine arts students from art, theatre, band, digital arts, and choir get to put their hard work on display. Art teacher, Mary Vacek says they have... Read more

MTSU Symphony Orchestra to host free concert Saturday, February 29th.

Entertainment February 21, 2020

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The MTSU Symphony Orchestra will blend its talents with one of the world’s foremost masters of a unique instrument in a Saturday, Feb. 29, concert designed to delight the senses. “Reflections: Clouds and Blossoms,” a concerto by award-winning contemporary composer Danhong Wang, will feature Jun Tian on pipa, a four-string, pear-shaped lute, at 8 p.m.... Read more