August | 2020 | Coffee County News

Dave Says: Keeping the Side Hustle Alive

Finance August 12, 2020

Dear Dave, I have a full-time job, but I also have a side job providing firewood to help pay off debt. I make $600 to $1,000 a month with this project. My log splitter went down recently when a hydraulic line burst, and the machine caught on fire. I’m... Read more

Manchester City Schools Hybrid Plan Information

Education August 11, 2020

On Monday, August 17, Manchester City Schools will be on the hybrid schedule. Students in grades 3-8 have been divided into “A” and “B” schedules. Students on the A schedule will attend school on Monday and Wednesday, while students on the B schedule will attend school on Tuesday and Thursday. ... Read more

Tullahoma Schools to Begin Hybrid Schedule on Monday

Education August 11, 2020

Tullahoma City School officials have stated that due to rising active cases, they will be moving forward with the hybrid learning plan. As of today, there are 298 active cases, leaving schools in the “moderate spread” zone. “The Coffee County active case count has continued to hover at the... Read more

COVID-19 in Coffee County: August 11th, 2020

News August 11, 2020

The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 558 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County as of August 11th, 2020. There are a reported 298 known active cases, 257 recoveries, and 3 COVID-19 related deaths, as reported by the state. 9,640 tests that have been administered... Read more

Livestock and Pet Owners Should Be Aware of Tick Season in Tennessee

News August 11, 2020

NASHVILLE – Tick season is in full swing, and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) wants citizens to be aware of the potential harm to animals. Specifically, livestock owners and pet owners should be aware of the Asian longhorned tick (ALT) which appears to be spreading across the state. White... Read more

Dave Says: A Very Generous Offer

Finance August 11, 2020

Dear Dave, My in-laws have very generously offered my wife and I $250,000 to help with a down payment on a home. I know the amount exceeds the IRS’s yearly gift allowance, but they want to structure it as a family loan and have already told us they don’t... Read more

Obituary: Joe M. Henley

Obituaries August 11, 2020

Joe M. Henley of Manchester passed this life on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at his residence at the age of 54. Funeral Services are scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 1 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Rutledge Hill Cemetery. The family will receive... Read more

Coffee County Schools to Require Masks Beginning Aug 12th.

Education August 11, 2020

At the August 10 board meeting, the Coffee County School Board approved a statement that requires the use of masks in district facilities. Every effort is being made to provide a safe learning environment for our students and staff. Should a parent feel that their child cannot attend school... Read more

TDOE Launches Schoolnet: Innovative Assessment Platform

Education August 10, 2020

Free, Optional Assessment Tools and Resources to Determine Student Progress Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education released Schoolnet, the online platform to house the department’s suite of free and optional assessment supports for the 2020-21 school year. Now more than ever, it is essential that school leaders, educators, and even parents can reliably benchmark student progress and receive actionable data for the coming school year. The department is providing Schoolnet to districts based off feedback and requests... Read more

Obituary: James “Jimmy” S. Phillips

Obituaries August 10, 2020

James Stanley “Jimmy” Phillips, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, August 7th, 2020 at his home at the age of 75. Jimmy was a well-known Tullahoma native and the son of the late Clyde and Leota Phillips. He was born March 24, 1945 at Dr Kings Queen City Infirmary.... Read more