Nashville, Tenn. – As businesses reopen across the state, Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group released additional guidance today for Recreation, Offices, Lodging, Construction and Manufacturing. Small group, non-contact recreation businesses like bowling alleys, arcades, dance classes, water sports, mini golf and more will be able to reopen Friday, May 8. The... Read more
Trailer Fire on Mountain View Road
News May 7, 2020
Chief George Chambers reports that at approximately 10:44 this morning, the Manchester Fire and Rescue squad responded to a multi-aid structural fire at the request of Hickerson Station Volunteer Fire Department on Mountain View Road. When crews arrived on scene, there was a 30 ft 5th wheel type trailer with... Read more
Patients who have delayed surgery or other non-emergency procedures can now work with their physician to secure care as Tennova Healthcare – Harton resumes some outpatient elective services starting Monday, May 11, 2020. The hospital is following Governor Lee’s Executive Order allowing some elective surgeries and procedures in hospitals... Read more
Fatal Fire at Tennessee Hills Campground.
News May 6, 2020
According to Chief George Chambers of the Manchester Fire and Rescue Department, a fire at the Tennessee Hills Campground in Coffee County has resulted in the death of one man. Tuesday evening, North Coffee Volunteer Fire Department responded to call regarding a fire in a travel trailer at the... Read more
The Bechtel Group Foundation is donating $3 million to communities across the world coping with the coronavirus pandemic, in partnership with the crowdfunding nonprofit GlobalGiving, and $25,000 of those dollars will be sent directly to the United Way of Highway 55 in Tullahoma. The Foundation will award direct grants... Read more
Guidance for close-contact business, as defined in Executive Order 30, who have reopened their doors today have been released. These businesses include barber shops, hair salons, waxing salons, threading salons, nail salons or spas, spas providing body treatments, body-art facilities or tattoo services, tanning salons, and massage-therapy establishments or... Read more
Unified Command announces strategies to ensure protective coverings for TN healthcare and households.
News May 5, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group (UCG) is announcing two strategic partnerships today in the state’s COVID-19 re-opening effort to make sure Tennessee households and health care workers have protective face coverings and clean personal protective equipment. “We’ve used private sector innovation, strategic partnerships, and state... Read more
Five youth removed Sunday from Michigan youth treatment facility, returned to Tennessee.
News May 5, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn.— The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services took immediate action over the weekend to remove five youth in state custody from a Michigan facility under investigation following a child death. On the afternoon of May 1, the department was notified of an open law enforcement investigation into an... Read more
Beginning today, May 4th, Ascend Federal Credit Union will resume lobby operations, with social distancing and safety measures in place. Ascend will limit the number of individuals permitted inside each location, noting “to ensure the health of both you and our employees.” Plexiglass screen guards have been installed at... Read more
Strong storms blew through the county this afternoon, leaving damage in its wake. There have been reports of trees down and power outages as well. Tullahoma Police Department and the Tullahoma Fire Department has posted an advisory for residents to stay home this evening, as Public Works is working... Read more
















