Not Even COVID-19 Can Stop 4-H.
Even though schools are closed, and citizens are under stay home orders (unless absolutely necessary to get out), that doesn’t mean we can’t engage students through the 4-H program.  We actually have got a lot going on!  The best way to stay up to date on 4-H is through... Read more
Coffee County 4-H Spring 2020 Schedule
Although COVID-19 has cancelled many social events and group gatherings, Coffee County 4-H is still attempting to remain connected with their members virtually. Virtual 4-H Meetings Monday, April 13 at 5:00 p.m. there will be a virtual 4-H meeting on Microsoft Teams. To access the meeting, complete this form,... Read more
Middle TN Locally Grown Farmer’s Market Offers Online Ordering, Pickup, and Delivery of Locally Sourced Goods.
Want to get nutritious food while practicing social distancing, and still support local farmers? Middle Tennessee Locally Grown is a project of local farmers and artisans who offer an online farmer’s market, something that is proving to be crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing is of the utmost importance... Read more
Rutledge Falls to close to the public until further notice.
The owners of Rutledge Falls have notified the public that the natural area will be closed to the public until further notice, beginning at 4 p.m. today. Coffee County Sheriff’s Department asks that the public respect the owners’ decision as it is for the safety and security of the... Read more
City of Manchester Park Closures.
Closing, Saturday, March 28, all baseball fields, soccer fields, softball fields, dog park, and skate park at the City of Manchester Parks and Recreation properties. Mayor Lonnie Norman announced Friday the Parks Department is working to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the Manchester Community. With the sunny... Read more
4-H Happenings; an article by UTK-TSU Extension Agent Michelle Matthews
We are certainly living out history with the COVID-19 pandemic.  Schools have closed.  Students have moved to online learning.  (I tend to call it home schooling.)  Many adults are now telecommuting.  Businesses have either closed or have drastically changed the way they are doing business.  Stores are selling out... Read more
Community Collaboration to Support Local Businesses.
LYNCHBURG, TN (Mar. 18, 2020) – Motlow State, local government organizations, downtown groups, chambers, economic development agencies, and industrial boards who are dedicated to economic resiliency throughout south central Tennessee have begun stepping up to help businesses looking for direction and assistance in the face of the COVID-19 threat. As the... Read more
The Storehouse Food Pantry is open to feed those in need.
The Storehouse food pantry, located in Manchester, wants to remind the Coffee County area that they are here to help the community. The Storehouse is a non-profit working to feed families in Coffee County who are in need, and are open to the public every Thursday from 1-3pm. Director... Read more
Coffee County Soccer League postpones season until after April 1st.
Coffee County Soccer League has released a statement regarding the current COVID-19 outbreak. “At this time, Coffee County Soccer will be delaying our season opening tentatively until after April 1st. Following the guidelines and preventative measures suggested to us by Governor Lee and President Trump. Coffee County Parks and... Read more
Food Resources for Coffee County Students During School Closures
Coffee County Schools have announced their closing in correspondence with Gov. Bill Lee’s guidance. Schools can often be a students source of meals, and Coffee County Schools will be working to provide meals to students throughout the break. During this time, the school nutrition department will be providing grab... Read more