ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. — To illustrate the importance of practicing the appropriate behaviors during the ongoing pandemic, Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty during his June 24 virtual town hall turned the proverbial podium over to a member of Team AEDC to share how COVID-19... Read more
Emergency Room Entrance change at Unity Medical Center on July 3 Due to Renovations
News July 1, 2020
Unity Medical Center continues with extensive renovations to the hospital campus at 481 Interstate Dr. Beginning Friday, July 3, patients, workers, vendors, and visitors should be aware that the hospital plans to begin pouring new concrete outside the emergency room entrance, which will close this entrance temporarily. Patients who... Read more
Kroger Health Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit
News July 1, 2020
Kroger Health’s new testing model combines at-home convenience with telehealth technology, with most results confirmed in less than 72 hours. In partnership with Gravity Diagnostics, Kroger Health plans to process more than 60,000 tests per week by the end of July. Company Press Release Kroger Health, the healthcare division... Read more
Daily COVID-19 Update: July 1st, 2020.
News July 1, 2020
The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is now 45,315 as of July 1, 2020 including 609 deaths, 2,715 hospitalizations and 28,283 recoveries. As of today, Coffee County reports a total of 109 confirmed cases so far. 86 of those cases have been reported as recovered, leaving 23 known... Read more
TWRA Participating in Operation Dry Water
News July 1, 2020
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 3-5. Operation Dry Water is a weekend of education and enforcement about the dangers of impaired boating throughout the state. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity on the water and there... Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s rural county health departments continue providing traditional services and are taking every precaution to keep patients, clients and staff members safe from COVID-19. In addition to routine services, TDH county health departments offer COVID-19 testing at no charge for anyone who wishes to be tested. ... Read more
More Families Able to Receive COVID-19 Assistance
News July 1, 2020
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is giving more families an opportunity to apply for a program that’s already provided valuable financial assistance to thousands across the state who’ve been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. TDHS has extended that deadline to apply for Emergency Cash Assistance until Saturday... Read more
Planning Commissioner Appointed to National Historic Preservation Board of Directors
News July 1, 2020
Shelley Smith Appointed to Preservation Action Tullahoma Planning Commissioner and Downtown Coordinator, Shelley Smith, was appointed to the National Board of Directors for Preservation Action on June 19th. The Preservation Action is a nonprofit organization created in 1974 to serve as the national grassroots lobby for historic preservation. Preservation... Read more
Captured: U.S. Marshals Arrest Northgate Mall Shooter.
News June 30, 2020
According to officials, Hugh ‘Adam’ Keckritz, who fired shots inside Northgate Mall on June 4th, has been captured by U.S. Marshals on June 30th in Franklin County. Keckritz, a 22-year-old Franklin County resident, fired shots inside Northgate Mall in Tullahoma at 20-year-old Dakota Jarrett after an altercation, resulting in... Read more
Daily COVID-19 Update: June 30th, 2020
News June 30, 2020
The total COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 43,509 as of June 30, 2020 including 604 deaths, 2,665 hospitalizations and 27,599 recoveries. As of today, Coffee County reports a total of 108 confirmed positives thus far. 85 of those cases have recovered, leaving 23 known... Read more
















