“Fire Aware” Campaign Assists Parents, Educators and Students Heading Back To School
Campaign Focuses on Fire Safety in Nontraditional Classroom Settings NASHVILLE —  With the recent start of the new school semester, nontraditional “learning pods” such as local businesses, houses of worship, homes, or other structures may be used as classroom space in order to improve social distancing and reduce the spread... Read more
COVID-19 in Coffee County.
Today, the Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 650 positive COVID-19 cases in Coffee County, as of August 19th, 2020. Currently, there are 318 known active cases, and 327 reported recoveries. Unfortunately, Coffee County has reported one more death, leaving the toll at 5 total COVID-19 related... Read more
Tennessee’s Free Hunting Day Set for Saturday, Squirrel Season to Open
NASHVILLE — Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 22 which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of... Read more
Tennessee Applies For Lost Wages Assistance Grant
State Requesting Federal Funds to Pay Additional $300 Unemployment Benefits NASHVILLE – The state of Tennessee will submit its application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to receive grant funding to pay an additional weekly unemployment benefit to claimants who meet the eligibility requirements of the Lost Wages Supplemental Payment... Read more
COVID-19 in Coffee County: August 18th, 2020
Today the Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 630 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County as of August 18th, 2020. Currenlty, 305 cases are known to be active. There have been a reported 321 recoveries, and 4 COVID-19 related deaths, per the state. The total... Read more
TN to Commemorate Ratification of  19th Amendment with Reenactment of Historic Vote on House Floor
“Our Century! Living Tennessee’s History of the Ratification” to take place on August 18 at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET and be live-streamed from the State Capitol The State of Tennessee will commemorate its role in the Ratification of the 19th Amendment, which occurred 100 years ago and guaranteed... Read more
COVID-19 in Coffee County: August 17th, 2020
The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 617 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Coffee County as of August 17th, 2020. The county currently has 302 known active cases, as well as 311 recoveries, and 4 reported deaths, per the health department. The number of active cases remain... Read more
Financial Relief for Agricultural and Forestry Businesses Announced
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) joins Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group in announcing new financial relief programs for businesses adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve seen how the economic impacts of COVID-19 have affected all types of businesses,” Governor Lee said. “The... Read more
Dog Day Pool Party and Manchester Recreation Complex Sept. 20th
Manchester Parks and Recreation is hosting a special “Dog Day” pool party for your favorite furry friend at the Manchester Recreation Complex. This event is open to residents of Coffee County on September 20th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost per dog is $5, and owners must... Read more
COVID-19 in Coffee County: August 16th, 2020
The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 608 positive COVID-19 cases in Coffee County as of August 16th, 2020. 308 cases are current and known active cases. There are 296 recoveries, and 4 COVID-19 related deaths in the county, as reported by the state lab. 10,610 tests... Read more