NASHVILLE, TN—The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) today released a STE(A)M Resource Hub for educators and families to use with students during COVID-19 related school closures. The STE(A)M Resource Hub includes three weekly challenges around design activities, critical thinking, and career exploration that can all be done in the home. The challenges, created in partnership with TSIN educators from across the... Read more
Mortgage Relief and COVID-19 Scams: What You Need to Know
News April 15, 2020
Unfortunately, during times of hardship, families are often targeted by fraud artists attempting to take advantage of those needing assistance. The COVID-19 crisis is no exception, with many scammers pretending to extend a critical lifeline to struggling homeowners through so-called “foreclosure rescue fraud.” According to Freddie Mac, this scheme... Read more
Tennessee State Parks Extend Closure.
News April 14, 2020
NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks today announced it will extend the closure of all 56 state parks as officials at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation continue to monitor health and safety guidance related to COVID-19. The announcement extends Tennessee State Parks’ current closure beyond the previously announced April... Read more
Safer-at-Home Birthdays: April 14th.
Birthdays April 14, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, self-isolation, and safer-at-home orders, birthdays are looking a bit different than usual. Gov. Lee announced that “Stay-at-Home” orders will be extended until April 30th, which means birthday celebrations will be held off even longer. Birthdays are meant to be special, and all of us... Read more
Safer-at-Home Birthdays: April 11th Birthdays!
Birthdays April 11, 2020
Coffee County News is proud to wish our community members, who are celebrating safely at home this year, a very Happy Birthday! Birthday celebrations are certainly looking different amid the COVID-19 pandemic, so please join us in celebrating the members of our community, by wishing these individuals a happy... Read more
Safer-at-Home Birthdays: April 10th Birthdays!
Birthdays April 10, 2020
Coffee County News is proud to wish our community members, who are celebrating safely at home this year, a very Happy Birthday! Birthday celebrations are certainly looking different amid the COVID-19 pandemic, so please join us in celebrating the members of our community, by wishing these individuals a happy... Read more
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, self-isolation, and safer-at-home orders, birthdays are looking a bit different than usual. Group gatherings and public outings have been advised against, and large events like concerts are being cancelled. This has led to many of our community members cancelling events such as birthday parties, as... Read more
Coffee County 4-H Spring 2020 Schedule
Local April 8, 2020
Although COVID-19 has cancelled many social events and group gatherings, Coffee County 4-H is still attempting to remain connected with their members virtually. Virtual 4-H Meetings Monday, April 13 at 5:00 p.m. there will be a virtual 4-H meeting on Microsoft Teams. To access the meeting, complete this form,... Read more
Lowe’s to close all locations to give employees “much needed break” on Easter Sunday.
News April 7, 2020
Easter Sunday, April 12th, Lowe’s Home Improvement will be closing all U.S. stores and distribution centers to give employee’s who have “ramped up” working hours amid the COVID-19 pandemic a “day to relax”, according to company CEO Marvin Ellison. Employees will not be scheduled for Sunday, April 12th and... Read more
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tennessee WIC Program will be adding the following food items for you to purchase with your TNWIC Card through May 31, 2020. You may purchase these as long as the amounts are available for your household: Eggs: All sizes (medium, large, extra-large), including organic Cheese: ... Read more