Tullahoma-Manchester Micropolitan Area Ranked Strong in Entrepreneurial Capabilities
TULLAHOMA, TENN.  May 8, 2020 — A mid-America think tank affiliated with the Walton Foundation, has released a new study, and the Tullahoma-Manchester Micropolitan Statistical Area is rated significantly for its entrepreneurial ecosystem’s capacity to foster strong growth. In their report “Young Firms and Regional Economic Growth: Knowledge-Intensive Entrepreneurs... Read more
Guidelines for Reopening Recreation, Offices, Lodging and More.
Nashville, Tenn. – As businesses reopen across the state, Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group released additional guidance today for Recreation, Offices, Lodging, Construction and Manufacturing. Small group, non-contact recreation businesses like bowling alleys, arcades, dance classes, water sports, mini golf and more will be able to reopen Friday, May 8. The... Read more
Trailer Fire on Mountain View Road
Chief George Chambers reports that at approximately 10:44 this morning, the Manchester Fire and Rescue squad responded to a multi-aid structural fire at the request of Hickerson Station Volunteer Fire Department on Mountain View Road.  When crews arrived on scene, there was a 30 ft 5th wheel type trailer with... Read more
Harton to Resume Outpatient and Elective Procedures on May 11th
Patients who have delayed surgery or other non-emergency procedures can now work with their physician to secure care as Tennova Healthcare – Harton resumes some outpatient elective services starting Monday, May 11, 2020. The hospital is following Governor Lee’s Executive Order allowing some elective surgeries and procedures in hospitals... Read more
Fatal Fire at Tennessee Hills Campground.
According to Chief George Chambers of the Manchester Fire and Rescue Department, a fire at the Tennessee Hills Campground in Coffee County has resulted in the death of one man. Tuesday evening, North Coffee Volunteer Fire Department responded to call regarding a fire in a travel trailer at the... Read more
Guidance for Close-Contact  Personal Service Businesses Reopening This Week.
Guidance for close-contact business, as defined in Executive Order 30, who have reopened their doors today have been released. These businesses include barber shops, hair salons, waxing salons, threading salons, nail salons or spas, spas providing body treatments, body-art facilities or tattoo services, tanning salons, and massage-therapy establishments or... Read more
TCS Names New Principal for Tullahoma Highschool.
Today, Tullahoma City Public Schools announced they were pleased to introduce Mr. Jason Quick as the new principal of Tullahoma High School. Quick is a Tullahoma native and a graduate of Tullahoma High School, class of 1984. Quick most recently served as assistant principal and fine arts director of... Read more
Coffee County 2020 Graduation Statement from Director Charles Lawson.
Dr. Charles Lawson’s statement on the commencement of the class of 2020. “Coffee County Schools has carefully considered multiple options for the 2020 graduation ceremony.  Concern that social restrictions will not relax enough to allow a traditional graduation ceremony later in the summer has been a major consideration. The first... Read more
Unified Command announces strategies to ensure protective coverings for TN healthcare and households.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group (UCG) is announcing two strategic partnerships today in the state’s COVID-19 re-opening effort to make sure Tennessee households and health care workers have protective face coverings and clean personal protective equipment. “We’ve used private sector innovation, strategic partnerships, and state... Read more
New Principal of Westwood Elementary School Announced.
Manchester City Schools have announced a new principal for Westwood Elementary School. Rebecca Welch, who served as assistant principal for the 2019-2020 school year, for the 2020-2021 school year. Rebecca Welch will be replacing principal Melissa Glenn, who will retire in June of this year. Rebecca Welch holds a... Read more