COVID-19 in Coffee County: August 24th, 2020
News August 24, 2020
The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 695 positive COVID-19 cases in Coffee County as of August 24th, 2020. There are currently 301 known active cases and 388 reported recoveries. Unfortunately, there is one more death to report today, leaving the total COVID-19 related death case count... Read more
On August 3, 2020, CDC updated its isolation guidance based on the latest science about COVID-19 showing that people can continue to test positive for up to 3 months after diagnosis and not be infectious to others. Contrary to media reporting today, this science does not imply a person... Read more
Manchester Youth Soccer League Registration Open
News August 24, 2020
Manchester Parks and Recreation has announced registration for the Manchester Youth Soccer League. In-person registration for the youth league will be Monday through Thursday (August 24-27) and August 31st through September 3rd, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m each day. There will be two Saturday registrations on August 29th... Read more
FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Tennessee
News August 24, 2020
WASHINGTON — FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor approved Tennessee for a FEMA grant under the Lost Wages Assistance program. FEMA’s grant funding will allow Tennessee to provide $300 per week — on top of their regular unemployment benefit — to those unemployed due to COVID-19. FEMA will work with Tennessee... Read more
Manchester Restaurant, Bites of Europe, announced “in efforts to keep customers informed” the restaurant will be closing to clean due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. Bites of Europe states that the employee “was not at Bites of Europe when symptoms developed and self quarantined.” “To be pro-active... Read more
COVID-19 in Coffee County: August 23rd, 2020
News August 23, 2020
Today, the Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 691 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Coffee County as of August 23, 2020. Currently, there are 321 known active cases, 365 recoveries, and 5 COVID-19 related deaths, as reported by the state. 12,115 tests administered in Coffee County... Read more
AEDC Fellow Glen Lazalier retires after 55 years
News August 22, 2020
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. — Though he has dabbled in retirement once before, leaving Arnold Air Force Base for a short period in 2004, Glen Lazalier is now officially retired from Arnold Engineering Development Complex. Lazalier, an AEDC Fellow, departed his latest role as a technical subject matter expert... Read more
Gov. Lee Announces $61 Million in Emergency Broadband Grants
News August 22, 2020
Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group today announced $61 million will be awarded in Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund grants to improve access to broadband internet across the state. The grants are funded through the State’s Coronavirus Relief Fund allotment from the federal government... Read more
Unemployment in Tennessee Drops Slightly in July
News August 21, 2020
Statewide Unemployment Decreases for Third Consecutive Month NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s economy continued to show signs of recovery from the COVID-19 health emergency in July. Newly released information from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development statewide unemployment revealed statewide unemployment decreased for the third consecutive month. Tennessee’s preliminary, seasonally... Read more
Is Fall Coming Early? By Anna Duncan
Local August 20, 2020
As you may have noticed, fall colors are peeking out from rows of lush green trees here and there. If you see this and worry that the tree is dying or ill, fear not. These trees seem to be as frustrated with this year as we are and are... Read more