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United Way of Hwy 55 and Salvation Army Angel Tree Signups

Local October 28, 2020

Salvation Army Angel Tree SignupsTullahoma City Schools StudentsGrades K-8First Christian Church Annex201 NW Atlantic St455-2200Tuesdays,November 10th & November 17th9:00-11:30 a.m.&1:00-3:00 p.m. Must bring Photo ID with correctTullahoma addressANDcurrent utility bill or lease(addresses must match) * MASKS ARE REQUIRED* Read more

CCCHS and Raider Academy to do Distance Learning For a Week Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases.

Education October 28, 2020

This week the recent increase in community spread of COVID-19 in our community has started to have a more significant impact on our school district. Due to an increase in positive cases among the staff and students at Coffee County Central High School and Coffee County Raider Academy, these... Read more

CCCHS vs. Riverdale Football Game Cancelled

News October 28, 2020

“The football game with Riverdale that was scheduled at Carden Jarrell Field for Friday, October 30 has been canceled. Alternative plans for Senior Night activities have not been made at this time. If these plans can be developed for another date, they will be communicated to students and parents... Read more

Obituary and Funeral Arrangements for MPD Captain Christopher Patterson

Obituaries October 21, 2020

Christopher Joseph Patterson, age 42, a McMinnville, TN resident and Cannon County, TN native was born July 5, 1978 and passed October 16, 2020 following a sudden illness. He was a Captain with the Manchester Police Department, a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, and the son of Rob and... Read more

Alderman Appointment Application BOMA Deadline Oct. 30th

News October 21, 2020

Vice Mayor Marilyn Howard was recently appointed city mayor after the tragic loss of Mayor Lonnie Norman, leaving a vacancy in the Office of Alderman. “The Charter of the City of Manchester provides that a vacancy inthe Office of Alderman shall be filled until the next regular election by... Read more

Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Dept to Host BBQ Dinner

News October 19, 2020

The Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department is set to host a chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, October 24th. This year’s event will be drive-thru only, and will begin at 10 a.m. and run until supplies are out. According to organizers of the event, food typically runs out around 2 p.m.,... Read more

Manchester Police Captain Found Dead

News October 16, 2020

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

City Meeting to Address Vacancy in Mayor’s Position Monday

News October 16, 2020

The City of Manchester Board of Mayor and Alderman will host a special board meeting called by Vice Mayor Howard on Monday, October 19th to address the vacancy in the Office of Mayor following the unfortunate passing of City Mayor Lonnie Norman. The meeting will take place at 7:30... Read more

Obituary for Manchester Mayor Lonnie Norman

Obituaries October 14, 2020

The City of Manchester has posted the obituary for Mayor of Manchester Lonnie Norman on the city website. Mayor Norman served Manchester as Mayor in the 90’s and again beginning in 2012, and had served the city up until he lost his fight against COVID-19. You can read the... Read more

First Lady Maria Lee and Commissioner Schwinn to Visit Manchester City Schools

Education October 13, 2020

Nashville, TN— On Wednesday, October 14, Tennessee first lady Maria Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn will visit Westwood Elementary to assist the Manchester City Schools Family Resource Center in processing and packaging student needs fulfilled through the Tennessee Serves Purposity campaign. “We launched Tennessee Serves with the goal of mobilizing Tennesseans to serve their neighbors and volunteer in their communities,... Read more