Volunteers Needed for “Teletutoring” Program for TCS Should Schools go Hybrid.
Due to the rising case count of COVID-19, Tullahoma City Schools are trying to prepare should the need to switch to a hybrid schedule arise. If TCS should be forced to go to the hybrid schedule due to COVID-19, United Way of Highway 55 would like to set up... Read more
White House Labels Coffee County as ‘Red Zone’ for COVID-19
Members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force are warning about the continued high transmission rates in 75 of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Task Force leader, Dr. Deborah Birx, stated in a meeting Wednesday morning, that large gatherings in counties labeled as “red zones” and “yellow zones” should be postponed.... Read more
Obituary: George Jeter Spears Jr.
George Jeter Spears Jr., of Antioch, passed this life on Monday, August 3, 2020 in Manchester at the age of 65. Graveside services are scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2020 at 2:30 PM at Spring Hill Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Pike S, Nashville, TN 37216. The family will receive friends... Read more
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closure for Carroll Street/Hwy 55 Viaduct on August 6
Tullahoma Police Department has announced a lane closure on Carroll Street/Highway 55 Viaduct for Thursday. TPD states “motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and use caution when travelling east bound over the viaduct.” The outside east bound lane will be closed from approximately 6:30 am until 2:00 pm.... Read more
DCS Praises Tennessee Lawmakers for Passing New Safe Haven Law
New law gives increased timeframe, gives mothers two weeks to surrender unharmed newborns NASHVILLE, Tenn.— The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services joins A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee, Inc. to alert citizens to the newly amended Safe Haven Law passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed... Read more
Coffee County School Director Provides Clarity on Reason for Closures
This press release is to provide a little more information about the closures of Coffee County Middle School and North Coffee Elementary.  The decision to close these two schools was made because Coffee County Schools did not want to bring students into an area in which we could not guarantee... Read more
Six State Parks Lead Way in ‘Go Green With Us’ Program
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has recognized six of the 56 Tennessee State Parks with platinum level status for their performance in environmental sustainability in the state’s Go Green With Us program. “Our state parks have implemented responsible practices in sustainability, and we are... Read more
CCMS Material Pickup Instructions
Due to this weeks closure, students will need to pick up curriculum items as follows, per Coffee County Middle School officials. Read more
Obituary: Howard Haskell Winton
Manchester, Tennessee – Mr. Howard Haskell Winton, 82, passed away Tuesday August 4, 2020 at his home. He was born in Coffee County on December 28, 1937 to Howard Weldon Winton and Virgie Mae Tucker Winton who preceded him in death. He was retired from the Elk River Public... Read more
North Coffee Elementary to Remain Closed Through End of Week
Coffee County Schools is announcing the closure of North Coffee Elementary for the remainder of this week, August 5 through August 7.  The same decision process that led to the closure of Coffee County Middle School resulted in this closure as the district attempts to fulfill the job of... Read more