April | 2020 | Coffee County News

Safer at Home Order to Expire April 30th,Phased Reopening Next Begins Week.

News April 20, 2020

Nashville, Tenn. — Today, Governor Bill Lee announced the order for Tennesseans to remain at home will expire April 30, with the vast majority of businesses in 89 counties allowed to re-open on May 1. “Our Economic Recovery Group is working with industry leaders around the clock so that some... Read more

Safer-at-Home Birthdays: April 20, 2020.

Birthdays April 20, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, self-isolation, and safer-at-home orders, birthdays are looking a bit different than usual. Gov. Lee announced that “Stay-at-Home” orders will be extended until April 30th, which means birthday celebrations will be held off even longer. Birthdays are meant to be special, and all of us... Read more

Tennessee State Parks to Reopen Most Parks Friday.

News April 20, 2020

NASHVILLE –Tennessee State Parks will reopen most of its 56 state parks on Friday, April 24, for day-use only. Specific details on which parks will reopen will be available on tnstateparks.com this week. “We are eager to serve once again but we urge Tennesseans to continue to practice physical distancing... Read more

Weekend COVID-19 Testing Exceeds Projected Numbers

News April 20, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced more than 11,000 Tennesseans received free COVID-19 tests through the weekend efforts of Unified-Command Group to offer tests regardless of traditional symptoms. The Unified-Command Group is a joint partnership between the Tennessee Department of Health, the Tennessee Department of Military and... Read more

Safer-at-Home Birthdays: April 19th, 2020.

Birthdays April 19, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, self-isolation, and safer-at-home orders, birthdays are looking a bit different than usual. Gov. Lee announced that “Stay-at-Home” orders will be extended until April 30th, which means birthday celebrations will be held off even longer. Birthdays are meant to be special, and all of us... Read more

Obituary: Marvin “Bubba” Timothy Swoape

Obituaries April 19, 2020

Marvin “Bubba” Timothy Swoape of Manchester passed this life on Friday, April 17, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital at the age of 54. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Adam Duncan Cemetery. Mr. Swoape was a native of Coffee County. He enjoyed... Read more

Don’t Forget: Free COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Sunday, April 19th.

News April 18, 2020

The Coffee County Health Department is hosting COVID-19 drive-through testing events for the community April 19, 2020. Nurses and/or National Guard medics at assessment site will collect nasal swabs from those who want to be tested, and test results may be available within 72 hours after the samples arrive... Read more

Safer-at-Home Birthdays: April 18th.

Birthdays April 18, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, self-isolation, and safer-at-home orders, birthdays are looking a bit different than usual. Gov. Lee announced that “Stay-at-Home” orders will be extended until April 30th, which means birthday celebrations will be held off even longer. Birthdays are meant to be special, and all of us... Read more

Obituary: Bradley Allen Grubb

Obituaries April 18, 2020

JULY 9, 1985 – APRIL 5, 2020 Bradley A. Grubb, 34, of 479 Limbo Drive, Hillsboro, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Born July 9, 1985 in Huntingdon, PA, he is the son of Stacy Grubb of Mill Creek and George Grubb, Jr. & wife Holly of Huntingdon.... Read more

The New Federal Income Tax Deadline is July 15, Here’s What You Need to Know.

Finance April 18, 2020

Ramsey Solutions Column: By Chris Hogan It feels like the world has been turned upside down recently. Our plans have been cancelled or delayed for the foreseeable future—even our taxes! The Federal government is trying to take some pressure off Americans who are running short on cash during the... Read more