4-H Happenings: Learn by Doing
By Michelle Matthews Alex Dunavant, one of our active 4-H members in Coffee County, likes to ask me questions such as “Do you like your job?” and “How did you know you wanted to be a 4-H agent”. I can count on him asking me every time I see... Read more
Manchester: Public Notice of Vacancy for Commissions, Committees.
Manchester Recreation Commission is seeking a volunteer for appointment to fill a term until September 2025.  The Recreation Commission meets on the second Thursday, noon, of every month at the Manchester Recreation Center.  Persons applying for an appointment must be a resident or property owner of the City of... 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
Classic Car Cruise-In at Papa Joe’s Produce to Fund raise for Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, August 19th, Papa Joe’s Produce in Manchester will host a Classic Car Cruise-In Fundraiser event that will include classic cars, live music, food, and more. Marketing Manager for Papa Joe’s Produce and Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee member Jess Patterson has organized the event to fund raise for... Read more
4-H Happenings by Michelle Matthews: Jumanji!
Have you seen the social media posts that are relating 2020 to the game Jumanji? I can’t think of a better way to describe this year! But, do you know what’s cool? In the movie Jumanji, the characters survive! The characters formed relationships and worked together to get out... Read more
Your Backyard, Your Adventure: 4-H Hosts Event for Military Youth
In collaboration with the 4-H Military Partnerships and Outreach Support Program, Tennessee 4-H is hosting “Natural Treasure: Backyard Expedition, for military youth in Tennessee. This free, semi-virtual camping experience will guide youth through an exploration of Tennessee’s natural wonders without ever leaving their backyard! Eligible youth include those: Who... Read more
HHA ‘Rumble on the Hill’ Tractor Pull Cancelled.
The Hillsboro Homecoming Association has announced “after careful consideration by directors and local officials”, they have elected to cancel their annual tractor pull, Rumble on the Hill, for 2020. “Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, all directors in attendance agreed that it is in the best interest of our... Read more
4-H Happenings: by Michelle Matthews
Healthy Living Ambassadors Three local teens have been selected to serve as Healthy Living Ambassadors for Coffee County. Those teens include Makenzi Oliver, Chloe Moorman, and Sydney Matthews. They will be involved in programming throughout the county as it relates to making healthy choices for the 2020-21 year. These... Read more
Storehouse Food Pantry: It takes a Community.
Written by Laurie Campbell, Volunteer Coordinator “During the last few months here at the Storehouse Food Pantry, we have seen the community of Manchester come together for the cause. In Manchester we have families that struggle every week to buy groceries. When the pandemic hit, we saw the struggle... Read more
Old Stone Fort Announces Temporary Rooftop Closure.
Beginning Tuesday, June 23rd, the Old Stone Fort Rooftop will be temporarily closed to the from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. daily until Thursday, June 25th. The entire picnic area, picnic area restrooms, pavilion, and playground will also be closed to the public from Monday, June 22nd until Friday,... Read more