Two-vehicle accident on Highway 55 in results in fatality.
At approximately 4pm this afternoon, an accident occurred on Highway 55 near Bowling Alley Rd. between Manchester and Tullahoma involving a Nissan Maxima and a TDOT dump truck. One person was taken to Unity Medical Center for treatment, and unfortunately the driver of the Nissan Maxima was pronounced dead... Read more
MTSU to extend spring break, start remote classes March 23rd.
We continue to closely monitor developments and updates from federal and state public health officials regarding the rapidly evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. As of today, MTSU has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on campus. However, given today’s decision by the World Health Organization to declare the spread of COVID-19 as... Read more
Manchester Parks & Rec ‘Amazing Family Night’ Postponed due to large event health concerns.
Manchester Parks and Recreation has released a statement that ‘Amazing Family Night’ will be postponed until May 15th, 2020. The event was previously scheduled for March 20th, but has now been postponed due to health concerns for large group events. For any questions concerning the event, the Manchester Parks... Read more
Tennessee Health Department updatesCOVID-19 management policies, no longer releasing identifying factors like age or gender.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health has announced updated case management protocol regarding confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a continued effort to keep communities informed while also maintaining patient privacy. “TDH will release counties of residence for all confirmed cases, but will not include further identifying factors... Read more
TDH Confirms Fourth Case of COVID-19 in Tennessee.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed one additional case of COVID-19 in Middle Tennessee, bringing the state’s total number of confirmed cases to four. The patient is an adult female in Middle Tennessee. TDH is working closely with local health officials to support  the ongoing... Read more
MISSING: Local Family searching for missing Manchester teen.
Mother of local teen Abigail Rader says her daughter has been missing since March 6th, and has been reported as a runaway. Rader says her daughter did not come home from school on Friday afternoon. The Rader family currently lives in Manchester, but recently moved from the LaVergne and... Read more
Manchester Firefighters Rescue Dog Stuck in Pipe.
Manchester Fire and Rescue responded to a dog stuck in a pipe on Garden Place Rd last night around 6:00 p.m. Crews arrived on scene, met with the dog owner and devised a plan. After trying unsuccessfully to coax the dog out several times, crews dug up an area... Read more
City and County Schools Release Statement Regarding Coronavirus.
Tullahoma City Schools, Manchester City Schools, and Coffee County Schools have released a statement this afternoon in regards to the recent confirmed COVID-19 case in Tennessee. This schools are working closely together to monitor the situation. Schools want to remind the public that “It is important that we operate... Read more
Covid-19 Test Results Negative for Contacts of First Tennessee Case.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health has received negative test results for household contacts of the first case of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Tennessee. The TDH State Public Health Laboratory tested the individuals March 5 for infection with COVID-19. Tests on two unrelated individuals are also... Read more
Tullahoma Police Department Investigating Suicide in Police Department Parking Lot.
Tullahoma Police Department Investigate Suicide in Parking LotAt approximately 3:00 p.m. on Thursday March 5, 2020, an individual drove to the Tullahoma Police Department back parking lot and committed suicide. The Tullahoma Police Department is investigating the incident. No City staff was injured. More on this story as it... Read more