AEDC Commander Urges Continued Vigilance Throughout Return to Full Capacity
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. — To illustrate the importance of practicing the appropriate behaviors during the ongoing pandemic, Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty during his June 24 virtual town hall turned the proverbial podium over to a member of Team AEDC to share how COVID-19... Read more
Emergency Room Entrance change at Unity Medical Center on July 3 Due to Renovations
Unity Medical Center continues with extensive renovations to the hospital campus at 481 Interstate Dr. Beginning Friday, July 3, patients, workers, vendors, and visitors should be aware that the hospital plans to begin pouring new concrete outside the emergency room entrance, which will close this entrance temporarily. Patients who... Read more
Kroger Health Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit
Kroger Health’s new testing model combines at-home convenience with telehealth technology, with most results confirmed in less than 72 hours. In partnership with Gravity Diagnostics, Kroger Health plans to process more than 60,000 tests per week by the end of July. Company Press Release  Kroger Health, the healthcare division... Read more
Your Backyard, Your Adventure: 4-H Hosts Event for Military Youth
In collaboration with the 4-H Military Partnerships and Outreach Support Program, Tennessee 4-H is hosting “Natural Treasure: Backyard Expedition, for military youth in Tennessee. This free, semi-virtual camping experience will guide youth through an exploration of Tennessee’s natural wonders without ever leaving their backyard! Eligible youth include those: Who... Read more
Coffee County Schools Online Registration is Now Open.
Coffee County Schools Online registration is now open. To register your child visit coffeecountyschools.com. You can follow the link here for more information about this year’s online registration process. Parents of incoming Kindergarten students are required to complete online registration at your zoned school on August 3. 2020. If... Read more
Planning Commissioner Appointed to National Historic Preservation Board of Directors
Shelley Smith Appointed to Preservation Action Tullahoma Planning Commissioner and Downtown Coordinator, Shelley Smith, was appointed to the National Board of Directors for Preservation Action on June 19th. The Preservation Action is a nonprofit organization created in 1974 to serve as the national grassroots lobby for historic preservation. Preservation... Read more
HHA ‘Rumble on the Hill’ Tractor Pull Cancelled.
The Hillsboro Homecoming Association has announced “after careful consideration by directors and local officials”, they have elected to cancel their annual tractor pull, Rumble on the Hill, for 2020. “Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, all directors in attendance agreed that it is in the best interest of our... Read more
Captured: U.S. Marshals Arrest Northgate Mall Shooter.
According to officials, Hugh ‘Adam’ Keckritz, who fired shots inside Northgate Mall on June 4th, has been captured by U.S. Marshals on June 30th in Franklin County. Keckritz, a 22-year-old Franklin County resident, fired shots inside Northgate Mall in Tullahoma at 20-year-old Dakota Jarrett after an altercation, resulting in... Read more
Deadline Extended to Apply for COVID-19 Food Assistance
NASHVILLE – Families across Tennessee still have time to apply for an important program designed to help support them through the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has extended the deadline to apply for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program until Monday, July 13 at 4:30... Read more
Gov. Lee Extends State of Emergency to Aug. 29, 2020
New executive orders extend key provisions from previous orders NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today signed Executive Order No. 50 to extend the State of Emergency related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to August 29, 2020. The order allows the continued suspension of various laws and regulations and other... Read more