Governor Announces $150 Million in Relief Funds for Tennessee Non-Profits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced $150 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds will be made available to Tennessee non-profits to assist their ongoing efforts to address the ongoing health and economic impacts of COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous strain on... Read more
TDOE Releases 2020 Tennessee Educator Survey Responses
Majority of Teachers and Leaders in Tennessee Responded; Overview Brief with Key Findings Available NASHVILLE, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education released key findings and responses from the 2020 Tennessee Educator Survey.   The Tennessee Educator Survey, conducted annually in partnership with Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA), gathers data to understand educator experience to provide direct feedback to stakeholders and policymakers on a series... Read more
Gov. Lee Announces Additional $115 Million for Local Governments to Support COVID-19 Response
Financial Stimulus Accountability Group provides ongoing support to local governments. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced an additional $115 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds will be made available to local governments to offset costs incurred from responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. “This... Read more
Obituary: James Roy McKee
James Roy McKee of Tullahoma passed this life on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Lynchburg Nursing Center at the age of 88 years. Memorial Services are scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 2 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends and relatives from 1... Read more
Unity Medical Center Committed to Preventing the Spread of Respiratory Infections to Protect Patients, Visitors and Staff
Proactive screening procedures re-implemented at all hospital entrances and No Visitor Policy in effect to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19. Unity Medical Center is continuing to follow CDC guidelines to better protect our patients, staff and visitors. Over the past several months, hospital leaders have... Read more
Registration Open for Manchester Parks&Rec After School Program
The Manchester Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Children’s After-school program (C.A.P). The program operates Monday through Friday from 6AM-7:30AM and 3:05PM-6:00PM throughout the school year. C.A.P. is set to begin on August 3, 2020. Children who attend the after-school program will be able to use the Recreation... Read more
TDOE Releases Free Curriculum Supplement to Support Early Literacy
Nashville, TN—The Tennessee Department of Education today released a free, optional supplement to support early literacy, TN Foundational Skills Curriculum Supplement, which follows evidenced-based research to build a solid foundation for literacy in pre-K through second grade.  This supplement is completely free, optional, and uses a systematic and explicit approach... Read more
Motlow Financial Aid Office introduces new Video Guides and Chatbot
Current and future Motlow State students can now use the Financial Aid Office’s new GetAnswers Video portal and Artificial Intelligence Chatbot service for 24/7/365 answers to Financial Aid questions. Access the new video guides and Chatbot at mscc.edu/financialaid/. Motlow developed additional services in response to the surge in students... Read more
Obituary: Harold Gene Stillings
Funeral services for Mr. Harold Gene Stillings, age 74, of Manchester will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 17, 2020, at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jon Amspaugh officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service, at the funeral home... Read more
How to Make a Positive Impact in Your Community by Donating Plasma
(StatePoint) Plasma donations are essential. Used to produce life-saving medicines that treat rare and serious diseases, your plasma donation can help save lives. Experts say that during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not only safe to donate plasma, but that doing so is vital. By donating plasma today, you can... Read more