Local COVID-19 Response and Testing
News March 25, 2020
The Coffee County Health Department is working in partnership with other local, regional and state officials to implement prevention and mitigation strategies for our communities based on guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and by state leadership. We have a local preparedness plan for pandemics... Read more
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – Over the course of two weeks, the Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services personnel trained using structure and aircraft live fire simulators. Live fire training is important for FES team members in order to maintain readiness. The simulators use propane and simulate... Read more
Today, the City of Tullahoma has issued a revised Proclamation that replaces statements and information released yesterday. “In our haste and out of an abundance of care and concern for the citizens of Tullahoma, my intent was poorly communicated to you and I want to correct that today,” says... Read more
Yesterday, Tullahoma Mayor Lane Curlee released a statement in a live press conference pertaining to the need for citizens to stay home during the COVID-19 outbreak. He also announced a curfew for Tullahoma citizens from 9pm-6am. Today, Mayor Curlee is clarifying his proclamation by issuing an “Advisory to Shelter... Read more
“We find ourselves in uncharted waters and having to navigate without the benefit of any precedent or channel markers. Rest assured, we are working with Governor Lee’s staff, other state agencies, locl officials, Coffee County Emergency Mgmt. team, and Coffee County Mayor Gary Cordell during this time. Governor Lee... Read more
In a live press conference today, March 23rd, Mayor Lane Curlee discussed a state of emergency declaration for the city of Tullahoma, as well as a curfew for Tullahoma citizens that are non-essential personnel. Mayor Curlee states that “citizens of Tullahoma are strongly requested to shelter at home.” Beginning... Read more
Coffee County Schools will remain closed through April 12. Guidance from the State Department of Education and the CDC will be used should further adjustments become necessary. Coffee County News will remain vigilant in reporting accurate and timely facts and statistics concerning the coronavirus outbreak, cases in Tennessee, any... Read more
Manchester City Schools to remain closed until April 12th.
News March 23, 2020
School Director Dr. Joey Vaughn has announced that Manchester City Schools will remain closed until April 12th, 2020 due to coronavirus concerns. Coffee County News will remain vigilant in reporting accurate and timely facts and statistics concerning the coronavirus outbreak, cases in Tennessee, any changes to businesses hours or... Read more
MTSU Board of Trustees to Hold March 31st Quarterly Meeting via Teleconference due to Coronavirus Concerns.
News March 23, 2020
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Due to coronavirus concerns, the Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees will hold its Tuesday, March 31, meeting via teleconference only. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. Anyone wishing to listen to the meetings may dial in at 615-898-4668 and use conference code 9472394. Agenda items... Read more
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in TN reaches 505.
News March 22, 2020
The Tennessee Department of Health has updated the amount of confirmed cases in Tennessee today to reflect 505 confirmed cases in the state. ” Laboratory reports of positive cases are reported to metro and local health departments as soon as results are available. State numbers are updated at 2pm daily... Read more
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