June | 2020 | Coffee County News

Storehouse Food Pantry: It takes a Community.

Local June 23, 2020

Written by Laurie Campbell, Volunteer Coordinator “During the last few months here at the Storehouse Food Pantry, we have seen the community of Manchester come together for the cause. In Manchester we have families that struggle every week to buy groceries. When the pandemic hit, we saw the struggle... Read more

TWRA: Food Plots Beneficial for Wildlife and Pollinators

News June 23, 2020

NASHVILLE — Food plots are not just for deer, turkeys, and doves. In fact, various food plot mixtures are as beneficial for pollinators as expensive wildflower plantings. Mixtures of certain annual and perennial plants, including various clovers and chicory, that provide large amounts of high-quality forage for deer and... Read more

Obituary: Bruce “Marlin” Johnson II

Obituaries June 22, 2020

Manchester, Tennessee – Mr. Bruce Marlin Johnson II, 40, passed away Saturday June 20, 2020 in Tullahoma, Tennessee. He was born in Gadsden, Alabama on November 3, 1979. He attended the World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and worked as a construction manager. He is survived by his son,... Read more

Tullahoma Police Warn Fentanyl Continues to be Danger in Tullahoma

News June 22, 2020

“The TPD is warning about the dangers of fentanyl being used as an additive in illicit drugs. The use of fentanyl is not new to our community, and the danger continues to be a serious concern for law enforcement. “To see this drug used with near-fatal and fatal consequences,... Read more

Daily COVID-19 Update: June 22nd, 2020.

News June 22, 2020

The total COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 35,553 as of June 22, 2020 including 531 deaths, 2,301 hospitalizations and 23,567 recoveries. As of today, Coffee County reports no new positive labs, remaining at 99 confirmed positive cases, with 76 recoveries, leaving 23 known active... Read more

United Way of Highway 55: Local Partner Nonprofits Impact Report

News June 22, 2020

United Way of Highway 55 was proud to support 16 partner nonprofits from Aug 2019-July 2020. Because of donated dollars from local individuals and businesses, we were able to allocate $40,000 instead of the promised $26,000! Thank YOU! This allowed these nonprofits to be able to help even more... Read more

Unemployment declines as Tennesseans Return to Work Following COVID-19 Closures

News June 22, 2020

NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for May 2020 dropped by 4.2 percentage points from the record high set in April, according to data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In May, the seasonally adjusted jobless rate decreased to 11.3%. Additional data changed Tennessee’s preliminary rate... Read more

High School Equivalency Exams Move to Online Format.

Education June 22, 2020

Tennesseans seeking a high school equivalence diploma can now take exams at home. NASHVILLE – Tennesseans working to obtain a high school equivalency diploma can now take their exams at home via a new online program, HiSET Exam at Home. This program makes the test accessible to adult learners while... Read more

Old Stone Fort Announces Temporary Rooftop Closure.

Local June 21, 2020

Beginning Tuesday, June 23rd, the Old Stone Fort Rooftop will be temporarily closed to the from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. daily until Thursday, June 25th. The entire picnic area, picnic area restrooms, pavilion, and playground will also be closed to the public from Monday, June 22nd until Friday,... Read more

Obituary: George Phillip Silvertooth Sr.

Obituaries June 21, 2020

George Phillip Silvertooth, Sr. of Lynchburg passed this life on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare-Harton at the age of 62. Mr. Silvertooth was born in Tullahoma to the late Walter Earl “Hoop” and Betty Blackburn Silvertooth. George served his country for 22 years as a member of The... Read more