June | 2020 | Coffee County News

Combatting Elder Abuse Remains A Priority During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

News June 14, 2020

Tennessee taking special steps to protect older adults while investigating cases of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is taking a number of important precautions this year as the state recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The COVID-19 pandemic has created... Read more

Obituary: Vera Lee George

Obituaries June 14, 2020

Manchester, Tennessee – Mrs. Vera Barron George, 79, passed away Friday June 12, 2020 at the Saint Thomas Mid-Town Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee on May 17, 1941 to Marcus Barron and Ollie Mae Little who preceded her in death along with her sister,... Read more

Shop Local Produce Safely at Middle TN Locally Grown Market.

Local June 14, 2020

If you are looking for locally grown produce, look no further than Middle Tennessee Locally Grown Farmer’s Market. Safe shopping is made easy with online ordering available Sunday through Tuesday, with a convenient pickup location in Manchester and Tullahoma on Thursday evenings. Delivery is also available. For more information... Read more

Daily COVID-19 Update: June 13th, 2020.

News June 13, 2020

The confirmed COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 29,541 as of June 13, 2020 including 472 deaths, 2,073 hospitalizations and 19,731 recovered. As of June 13th, Coffee County reports a total of 94 confirmed cases and 66 recoveries. For more detailed information and a more... Read more

Tullahoma’s Splash Island Opens for the 2020 Season.

News June 12, 2020

Tullahoma’s premier water park, Splash Island, plans to open for swimmers beginning Wednesday, June 24th. The park will be open for 300 swimmers from 11am to 4pm daily. The pool will operate on this schedule until July 28th. After that date, Splash Island will be open on Saturdays and... Read more

TDOE Announces $1 Million IDEA Innovation Grant

Education June 12, 2020

Third Grant Opportunity to Support Local Districts in Addressing Needs of Students with Disabilities. NASHVILLE, TN—The Tennessee Department of Education today announced a new Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Innovation Grant, making $1 million dollars available to support Tennessee school districts in implementing innovative ways to remediate for the loss of instruction during school closures for students with... Read more

TDH Updates How COVID-19 Statistics are Reported.

News June 12, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is updating the format for sharing of data on COVID-19 to provide a more comprehensive look at the pandemic in Tennessee. The new format will begin June 12, 2020 and will include the addition of probable cases to the daily case... Read more

Daily COVID-19 Update: June 12, 2020.

News June 12, 2020

The confirmed COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 29,126 as of June 12, 2020 including 447 deaths, 2,049 hospitalizations and 19,425 recovered. As of June 12th, Coffee County reports a total of 92 confirmed positive cases, with 66 recoveries, leaving 26 known active cases in... Read more

TDCI: Protect Tennessee’s Elderly Population by Learning the Red Flags of Elder Abuse.

News June 12, 2020

Elder Abuse Awareness Day Is June 15, 2020 in Tennessee. NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s older adults are oftentimes the targets of scammers, financial con artists, bad actors, and other abusers intent on causing them harm or stealing their financial resources and dignity. Every year, an estimated 1 in 10 older Americans are victims... Read more

Obituary: Orville “Orby” Lesley Losey

Obituaries June 11, 2020

Orville “Orby” Lesley Losey III, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 at his home at the age 56. Mr. Losey was born in Manchester to Orville Lesley Losey II and Jolene Richards Crader. During his life he worked as a driver for Wilhelm Trucking. In... Read more