Tullahoma Downtown Lions Club donated $5,000 to the United Way of Highway 55 COVID-19 Response Fund.
On Wednesday, 6/10/20, at Lakewood Golf and Country Club, The Tullahoma Downtown Lions Club awarded United Way of Highway 55 $5,000 towards their COVID-19 Response Fund. On 6/4, Ashley Abraham, Director of UWHWY 55, and Board Chair, Hayden Hamilton, presented to The Tullahoma Downtown Lions Club about the efforts... Read more
4-H Happenings by Michelle Matthews; 2020 4-H Photo Search Contest Opportunity
Youth in grades 6-12 (as of January 1, 2020) may participate in the 4-H Photo Search contest. An entry will consist of an entry form F854 (which can be found at https://4h.tennessee.edu/forms/acrobat/2020%20f854.pdf) and an electronic JPEG file for each photo.  Entries will be evaluated on picture quality and message.  The... Read more
Manage Mowing to Benefit Wildlife.
Advice from TWRA and UT Extension NASHVILLE — Mowing or bushhogging can be devasting to many Tennessee wildlife species that nest in fields at this time of year, which include white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, cottontail rabbits, wild turkey, and ground-nesting songbirds, such as eastern meadowlark. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources... Read more
Tennessee National Guard Returns from Washington D.C.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Soldiers and Airmen from the Tennessee National Guard are set to return home from Washington D.C., June 9. In response to the civil unrest in the District of Columbia and at the request of Gov. Bill Lee, more the 1,000 Soldiers and Airmen from the 278th Armored... Read more
TDOE and TSIN Release Summer STE(A)M Resource Hub
STE(A)M Resources Engage Students on Career Exploration and Future-Thinking. Nashville, TN—Today, The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) released a new summer learning opportunity, the Summer STE(A)M Resource Hub, which will provide weekly challenges to guide students and families in exploring different careers and pathways through June and July.  The Summer STE(A)M Resource Hub builds on the COVID-19 STE(A)M Resource Hub, which engaged students with challenges around design activities, critical thinking,... Read more
TDOE Releases Guidance on Reopening Schools for Local Education Authorities in TN.
The Tennessee Department of Education has released an overview for local education authorities regarding the departments guidance on reopening Tennessee schools this fall. “This has been a time unlike any other in our lives. COVID-19 has suddenly and significantly shifted education in the state of Tennessee. As educators and... Read more
Save Lives and Donate Blood July 2: Red Cross Blood Drive.
Tennessee Farmers Markets Offer Fresh Food in a Safe Way
NASHVILLE — Farmers markets are opening across Tennessee and offering fresh, local food. Whether you’re looking for meat, produce, or artisan products, a farmers market near you provides easy access to local, quality products. Shopping at farmers markets also serves as one of the best ways to keep your... Read more
TDOE Announces Assessment Tools to Assist School Districts and Student Needs for 20-21 School Year.
Free, optional, high-quality assessment tools will support schools and districts in identifying and addressing student needs early in the school year. Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced a suite of free, optional assessment supports for the 2020-21 school year, which will be available to all districts this fall. These supports are part of the department’s innovative assessment initiative as described in the Best... Read more
The Show Will Go On: Manchester Firework Show to Proceed with Modifications.
The City of Manchester has announced that the annual 4th of July Fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 4th, beginning at 9:00 p.m. Mayor Lonnie Norman states that although it may look different from years past celebrations, “We’ve decided to move forward and find a way for people... Read more