Manchester Police Captain Chris Patterson has been found dead today, his death pending investigation. 42 year old Patterson was found inside of a truck on Blue Creek Road, deceased with an apparent gunshot wound. According to officials, an autopsy is scheduled for Sunday. Patterson was with the police force... Read more

Tragic news comes this morning with the passing of longtime Mayor of the City of Manchester, Lonnie Norman. Norman was diagnosed with COVID-19 on October 1st and then subsequently hospitalized. The City of Manchester officials state, “With a deep sense of sadness and loss, we announce the passing of... Read more

According to a press release from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department: “On September 26, 2020 at approximately 6:30 pm, Coffee County Jail Staff was made aware of an inmate in medical destress. The inmate, a 27-year-old white male, was found to be unresponsive and CPR was performed by correctional... Read more

Officials have confirmed one death and two injuries due to a shooting that occurred after an argument inside a vehicle travelling on I-24 in Manchester. After an apparent argument from yesterday, four Black males travelling in a black Dodge Charger swiped another vehicle on the interstate after shots were... Read more

Authorities have reported this morning that there has been a shooting in Beechgrove, near exit 97 on Interstate 24. Currently, there is one confirmed death. Lanes travelling westbound are currently closed, and members of the Beechgrove community are reporting to be on “lock down” as the shooter is still... Read more

Barring a change in the trend of increasing active cases, Coffee County Schools is announcing a move to its hybrid schedule on Wednesday, August 12.  Previous announcements have described the hybrid schedule and the letter that was released on July 30 is available under the link titled “Coffee County Schools... Read more

As of today, Coffee County reports a total of 370 confirmed cases, 198 of which are currently known active cases, and 170 recoveries. Unfortunately this afternoon, Coffee County reports two COVID-19 related deaths. 8,095 tests administered in the county are reported as having negative results. The total COVID-19 case... Read more

A suspect has been identified in the shooting that occurred at the Northgate Mall in Tullahoma on the evening of June 4th, 2020. The suspect is identified as Hugh “Adam” Keckritz, a 22-year-old resident of Franklin County, Tennessee. A felony arrest warrant has been obtained for Keckritz’s and area... Read more

Walmart and other Tullahoma businesses have been placed on lockdown as police search for and identify the suspect in the Northgate Mall shooting. Local Police and Coffee County Sheriff’s Department are both involved in the search for the suspect. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. It is reported... Read more