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County Unemployment Rates Decrease Across Tennessee

News August 27, 2020

Three-Quarters of Tennessee’s Counties had Lower Unemployment in July NASHVILLE – The unemployment situation in three-quarters of Tennessee’s 95 counties continued to improve in July following business closures earlier in the year due to the COVID-19 health emergency. Seventy-two counties had lower unemployment in July compared to the previous month.... Read more

COVID-19 in Coffee County: August 27th, 2020

News August 27, 2020

The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 742 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases as of August 27th, 2020. Currently, there are 281 known active cases, 455 reported recoveries, and 6 COVID-19 related deaths, as reported by the state. 12,825 tests administered in the county are reported as having... Read more

Coffee County Health Department to Alternate Testing Hours Friday Due to Inclement Weather

News August 27, 2020

The Coffee County Health Department will conduct free COVID-19 testing on an alternate schedule this Friday due to the impending inclement weather threat. This Friday only, testing will occur from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m at the Southern Family Market building at 2050 Hillsboro Blvd in Manchester. Read more

Obituary: Mary Louise Flanigan

Obituaries August 27, 2020

Mary Louise Flanigan, of Hillsboro,TN, passed this life peacefully on Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 at Life Care Center in Tullahoma at the age of 86. Mrs. Flanigan was born in Nashville, TN on January 22, 1934, the fifth of seven born to the late James and Mary Myrtle (Poteet)... Read more

COVID-19 in Coffee County: August 26th, 2020

News August 26, 2020

The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 725 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 as of August 26th, 2020. The active cases have decreased once again today, leaving 278 known active cases, and 441 reported recoveries. The state labs currently report a total of 6 COVID-19 related deaths... Read more

How Tourism in 2019 Affected Coffee County

News August 26, 2020

According to the 2019 Economic Impact Report for the state of Tennessee, Coffee County ranked number 21 out of the 95 counties in the state, generating $104.46 million in direct expenditures. Tourism in Coffee County produced over 800 jobs, and over $20 million in payroll. Local tax revenue generated... Read more

Tennessee Guard Keeps Fighting Against COVID-19

News August 26, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Since March 26, Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard have been working diligently alongside Tennessee’s Department of Health, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, and various other state and local agencies to combat the spread of COVID-19. Their main focus, to test as many citizens as possible.... Read more

Obituary: Joey Shawn Smith

Obituaries August 26, 2020

Joey Shawn Smith of Tullahoma passed this life on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the age of 46. Memorial Services are scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM at Grace Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service. Joey, a native of Michigan, was the... Read more

Coffee Pot Game Moved to New Date

News August 25, 2020

The annual Coffee Pot game will be moved to this Thursday, August 27th, due to concerns over the weather. Incoming rain caused by hurricanes in the gulf are set to bring possible heavy rain that could lead to flooding. In order to avoid this impending weather threat, the decision... Read more

COVID-19 in Coffee County: August 25, 2020. Updated

News August 25, 2020

The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 700 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases for Coffee County as of August 25th, 2020. Currently, there are 288 known active cases, 406 reported recoveries, and 6 COVID-19 related deaths, as reported by the state. The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee... Read more