Nashville, TN– Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the COVID-19 resources webpage has reached over 250,000 views since launching in mid-March. This represents the thousands of school district leaders, educators, Tennesseans, and individuals nationwide who have and continue to access these critical resources. “Over the past two months, the department has been working overtime to ensure districts have as much up-to-date information and guidance... Read more
Fire crews responded to a tractor trailer on fire at Exit 110 off ramp last night. According to Chief Chambers, when crews arrived on scene the rear axle 5th wheel area of the tractor was on fire and it began spreading into the left front corner of the trailer. Eng... Read more
Manchester to Reopen Tennis Courts and Dog Park today under strict safety guidelines.
Local May 13, 2020
Manchester Parks and Recreation announced the reopening of the tennis courts and dog park today, as part of their phased reopening plan. These facilites will be open under strict safety guidelines to ensure proper social distancing. Parks and Rec states that if guidelines are not adhered to, the facilites... Read more
Obituary: Kelly Elane Zapotocky
Obituaries May 13, 2020
MANCHESTER – Mrs. Kelly Elane Zapotocky, age 42, of Manchester, TN passed from this life on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester, TN. Kelly loved to stay active by hiking, gardening, and spending time in the outdoors. She also loved cooking, crafting, and decorating. She especially... Read more
City of Manchester Public Notice of Vacancy For Manchester Commissions and/or Committees.
News May 12, 2020
Manchester Historic and Zoning Commission is seeking volunteer(s) for appointment to fill a 5-year term until July 2025. The Historic Zoning Commission meets on the first Thursday, 5:00 p.m., of every month at Manchester City Hall. “Persons applying for an appointment must be a resident or an elector of... Read more
TBI Press Release:TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Coffee County
News May 12, 2020
Coffee County News is committed to reporting factual information. The press release below is provided by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and is unaltered. “At the request of 14th District Attorney General Craig Northcott, TBI Special Agents are investigating the circumstances that led to an officer-involved shooting Saturday afternoon in... Read more
Local Health Departments Offering Free Face Masks.
News May 12, 2020
As stated in a previous post, Gov. Lee along with the Unified Command Group announced strategies to ensure face coverings for individuals across the state of Tennessee. While previously, clean protective equipment became a major concern for healthcare workers, the UCG wants to ensure Tennessee residents not working in... Read more
Patton Promoted to Assistant Principal.
Education May 12, 2020
Weeks after the announcement of new Westwood Elementary School Principal, Rebecca Welch, Manchester City Schools have announced Mrs. Welch’s replacement as assistant principal. Wendi Patton, a RTI teacher at Westwood Elementary, will be working alongside Welch as assistant principal for the 2020-21 school year. Wendi has been with Manchester... Read more
Obituary: Julie Jean Phillips
Obituaries May 12, 2020
Julie Jean Phillips, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Thursday, May 7th, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 64. Julie was born in Benton, Kentucky to the late Gene and Martha Shemwell Phillips. She was a graduate of Marshall County High School in... Read more
After many changes and uncertainties, Tullahoma High School has announced that students will in fact participate in a graduation ceremony at Wilkins Stadium. THS Class of 2020 will participate in a unique commencement ceremony where students will arrive at designated times, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and drive... Read more
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