A Tullahoma man was arrested on aggravated assault charges on Aug. 31.
Vichael Dewayne Morristo Taylor, 30, of Picard Drive Tullahoma was arrested on the charges after Tullahoma Police found his girlfriend with strangulation marks on her neck, a bruised eye and lacerations on her knee and chest.
Police were made aware of the assault after a 911 call was routed through Franklin County Communication Center from the Decherd woman being assault at a location in Tullahoma.
Taylor was located at a residence on West Cook Street sitting in his vehicle. He allegedly had blood on his white shorts and T-shirt. There were also blood spots on the driver’s side of his car.
Officers were able to locate the girlfriend at a location on North Jackson Street. Her mother transported her to Harton Regional Medical Center for treatment of her injuries.
Taylor was booked into the Coffee County Jail but was released after posting $5,000 bond.

PHOTO: Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam’s office reports the pieces are now being put in place for a comprehensive review of aging services in state government. Photo credit: Carlton Browne/Flickr.

One thing nearly all Tennesseans can agree on is they want good health and independence as they age, and efforts are underway in the state to make sure those opportunities exist today and into the future. The Governor’s Task Force on Aging has already recommended a number of steps, and according to Charla Long, dean of the college of professional studies at Lipscomb University and a task force member, this includes an initial review of aging services in state government. “There are 17 agencies that provide 24 key services to the aging,” says Long. “That’s a lot of bounce-back, and there could be some duplication in there. We’re encouraging the governor to have his team take a look at that, and see how could we streamline that to make services for the aging more efficient.” Governor Haslam’s office says they’re currently putting the pieces in place to do a comprehensive review, but they haven’t settled an official start date yet. The review is just one of many proposals from the task force, which also included Rebecca Kelly, state director of AARP Tennessee. She says their focus is on three key areas: promoting healthy aging, creating livable communities for people of all ages, and supporting family caregivers. “A tremendous number of individuals are out there trying to provide care for people they love,” says Kelly. “Some of them are in the workforce. Some are retired. Some of them are older themselves. They really need one place they can go to find information and easily access what they need.” To succeed in supporting family caregivers and making communities more healthy and livable as the state grows older, Kelly says all sectors of the state will need to come to the table. Long shares the sentiment. “If we move towards collective impact,” explains Long, “where there is cross-sector collaboration between employers, for profit, nonprofit, faith-based organizations and the government, we really have a chance of making a significant difference in the lives and of older Tennesseans and those that care for them.” The latest figures show more than 14 percent of Tennesseans are currently over age 65. That number is expected to grow to more than 22 percent by 2020.

In the picture, Left to Right. Lenore Blackwell, President, Tullahoma Sunrise Rotary, Jerry Wear, Rotary District Governor Lynda Welty, Assistant District Governor, Tullahoma Sunrise Rotary Dot Watson, Tullahoma Sunrise Rotary, Chairman of the Adult Literacy Council and
Paul Blackwell, Chief of Police

The latest Little Free Library has been placed in the lobby of the Tullahoma Police Department.  The Tullahoma Sunrise Rotary club has undertaken the Little Free Library project for Tullahoma and soon surroundings areas to promote reading and literacy.  It also shows teamwork with the local Literacy Council which the Sunrise Rotary sponsors.  The Literacy council sponsors a used book store and this will be the source of the books for the Little Free Library.  At this time the Sunrise Rotary has twelve (12) libraries planned and in the building phase.
The Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” gathering place where neighbors share their favorite literature and stories.  In its most basic form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another book to share.
The addition of the Tullahoma Police Department library will provide not only books, but applications for the Literacy Council free book program. Many children come to the police department for various reasons, the books will provide a welcome and enjoyable reading opportunity.  Reading is the gateway to information, adventure, travel, and recreation.  As the Police Department sign says, “Stop, and Read”.  The Tullahoma Sunrise Rotary appreciates the Police Department’s participation in this program and encourages others to consider a Little Free Library.