Coffee County Fun Fact: AEDC Performed Testing for SpaceX in 2014.
The SpaceX launch may not be happening today, due to weather restrictions, but it is still a good opportunity for a reminder about our county’s rich and high-tech history. In an article published November of 2014, Arnold Air Force Base announced the reactivation of a 16T Pitch Boom mechanism... Read more
PickTN Contest: Shop Tennessee Products and Enter for a Chance to Win $200 in Local Meats.
NASHVILLE — Summer is meant for grilling and Tennesseans have a chance to win local meats with the Pick Tennessee Products “Fill Your Grill” contest. For more than thirty years, Pick Tennessee Products has connected farmers directly to consumers. Between June 1 and 15, you can register to win $200... Read more
Obituary: Margaret Pearson Long
Margaret Elizabeth Pearson Long, age 96, of Hillsboro, Tennessee, passed away on the 23rd of May, 2020 at the NHC Healthcare, Clinton, South Carolina. She was a homemaker on the Long Centennial Farm as well as working a number of positions outside the home, including a baker at the... Read more
TDOE Announces Leadership and Work Alignments to Further Support District Needs Presented by COVID-19
NASHVILLE, TN—The Tennessee Department of Education today announced a realignment of specific department leaders and divisions to further elevate support for districts and students across Tennessee to be responsive to the challenges presented by COVID-19.   Effective June 1, Sam Pearcy, currently Chief Operating Officer, will be promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Operations; Chief Eve Carney will oversee Special Populations; Chief Jean Luna will lead the Whole Child initiative with expanded purview; and Chelsea Crawford, currently Assistant... Read more
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 26th, 2020.
The Tennessee Department of Health has published today’s COVID-19 statistics for the state. As of May 26th, 2020, Tennessee has reported 20,965 confirmed positive cases across the state thus far, including 343 deaths, 1,609 hospitalizations and 13,344 recovered. Coffee County has reported a total of 66 confirmed positive cases... Read more
Motlow Receives 2020 Workforce Development Award from Community Colleges of Appalachia
Motlow State Community College has been the recipient of two of three awards that are annually issued by Community Colleges of Appalachia. CCA is an association of almost 100 colleges in 13 Appalachian states from New York to Mississippi. Motlow State Community College received the 2020 Workforce Development Award... Read more
A Message from Motlow President Dr. Michael Torrence
“We always start with each of our communities in mind, but this spring of 2020 united us all in the Middle Tennessee region served by Motlow State Community College. We unite behind the success of our students and for workforce development. We unite because, in times of adversity, Tennesseans... Read more
Manchester City Schools  Host Virtual Summer Camps
Manchester City Schools have announced Virtual Summer Camps available for students beginning in June. Students will be able to safely social distance and still participate in virtual activities at home to stay entertained and keep minds fresh this summer with camps like “Home Fitness with Coach Campbell” and “Scienceopolis”,... Read more
3 Things to Know About 401(k)s in 2020
(StatePoint) Workplace retirement plans, including 401(k)s, 403(b)s and 457 plans, provide an important long-term savings tool for many Americans. About 55 percent of U.S. workers across public and private sectors participated in workplace retirement plans in 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Internal Revenue Service annually... Read more
Obituary: Lucille Goodwin Haddan
Mrs. Elizabeth Lucille Goodwin Haddan, age 90, of Tullahoma, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.Lucille loved to cook for her family, listen to music and tending to her flowers. She loved to spend time with her family and all her grandchildren,... Read more