March | 2020 | Coffee County News

CCCHS Student of the Week: Juliette Gonzalez Facundo.

Education March 11, 2020

The Coffee County Central High School (CCCHS) Student of the Week is sophomore Juliette Gonzalez Facundo. Juliette, daughter of Eulogio Gonzalez and Yesenia Facundo, maintains an A average and is a diligent worker. Her honors English teacher, Mrs. Katie Duke, says that Juliette never shies away from the rigor... Read more

Tennessee Health Department updatesCOVID-19 management policies, no longer releasing identifying factors like age or gender.

News March 10, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health has announced updated case management protocol regarding confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a continued effort to keep communities informed while also maintaining patient privacy. “TDH will release counties of residence for all confirmed cases, but will not include further identifying factors... Read more

James ‘JJ’ Smithey

Obituaries March 10, 2020

MANCHESTER – Funeral services for Mr. James “JJ” Smithey, age 19, of Manchester, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Tullahoma Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Whitworth Cemetery in Bedford Co., TN. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until the time of... Read more

Mildred Bruner Williams

Obituaries March 10, 2020

SHELBYVILLE – A memorial service for Mrs. Mildred Bruner Williams, age 88, of Shelbyville, TN, will be conducted at 11:30AM on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Tullahoma Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams passed from this life on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born... Read more

Carol Quinn Frazier

Obituaries March 10, 2020

MANCHESTER – Funeral services for Mrs. Carol Quinn Frazier, age 60, of Manchester will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Bro. Roy Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Old Reddens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until... Read more

Avie Ruth Thomas

Obituaries March 10, 2020

Avie Ruth Thomas of Tullahoma passed this life on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 surrounded by her family at the age of 88. Mrs. Thomas was born in Flat Creek to the late Adrian and Mary Lee Reese Pierce. She worked as a spray painter at Tennessee Tanning Company during her... Read more

Wilma Dean Wiser Lasiter

Obituaries March 10, 2020

Wilma Dean Wiser Lasiter, of Fayetteville, passed this life on Sunday, March 1st, 2020 at Donalson Care Center at the age of 90. Mrs. Lasiter was born in Manchester to the late Alfred and Irene Wiser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,... Read more

TN Dept of Education Hosts Educators and Stakeholders to Discuss School Discipline and Safety.

Education March 10, 2020

Murfreesboro, TN— On March 3rd and 4th, the Tennessee Department of Education led a critical conversation about due process and school safety at its 22nd Student Discipline Institute. Hundreds of experts, stakeholders and administrators gathered to discuss student discipline and keeping kids safe. Topics ranged from online bullying to mental health.... Read more

Tennessee State Parks to host ‘Spring Hikes’ on March 21st.

Entertainment March 9, 2020

NASHVILLE – Fresh air and a new season await Tennesseans on Saturday, March 21 as Tennessee State Parks host the annual Spring Hikes at all 56 state parks. Hikes of all levels of difficulty will be available, each guided by a park ranger. “This is a great time to... Read more

TDH Confirms Fourth Case of COVID-19 in Tennessee.

News March 9, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed one additional case of COVID-19 in Middle Tennessee, bringing the state’s total number of confirmed cases to four. The patient is an adult female in Middle Tennessee. TDH is working closely with local health officials to support the ongoing... Read more