The latest numbers are out for the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center and right now the management is asking for nearly $375,000 in the 2019-2020 fiscal year for its deficit.
Coffee County and Manchester City equally cover the center’s operating costs meaning they will have to split the request along with operating costs.
The amount is lower than it was in 2016 and 2017 when the center needed just over $400,000 in ’16 and $500,000 in ‘17.
Just over $80,000 will go for maintenance that’s beyond normal costs that occur each day, such as parking lot maintenance and more.

A McMinnville resident was shot and critically wounded on Memorial Day.
According to Chief Bryan Denton of the McMinnville Police Dept., officers responded Monday to a call of a possible shooting at a residence on Lyndon St. Upon arrival officers located 21 year-old Jessie Palmer who was suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to River Park Hospital and then being airlifted due to the extent of his injuries.
The investigation revealed 32 year-old Lorenzo Brown to be the shooter. A warrant has been issued for his arrest on a charge of attempted homicide. He is still believed to be armed.
Denton adds if you aid Brown there’s potential for criminal charges. If you see Brown, you are asked to immediately call local police.

New Tennessee State Museum

State auditors have found water leaks at Tennessee’s new $160 million state museum.
According to the report released Thursday, nine water leaks were reported between October and March. One leak was found in an electrical closet, while another was found in an exhibition area.
Officials say no artifacts were damaged, but some items were moved to prevent damage and buckets were placed to catch falling water.
Museum management officials say no new leaks have occurred since March 10, adding that they are continuing to work with the Department of General Services and their contracted providers on water issues.
The 137,000-square-foot museum opened at Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall in early October of last year after previously being housed in the basement of the James K. Polk building for nearly 40 years.

Tennessee State Parks will celebrate National Trails Day with free guided hikes at all 56 state parks on Saturday, June 1.
This will be the third of the state parks’ signature hikes this year, following First Day Hikes in January and Spring Hikes in March. Thus far, 4,787 park visitors have participated in the hikes.
The American Hiking Society designates the first Saturday in June as National Trails Day as a day of public events aimed at advocacy and trail service. Last year, 108,947 people participated in 1,203 events across 50 states.
Tennessee State Parks are offering a variety of ranger-led hikes, night hikes, history hikes, nature hikes or trail clean-up hikes. With more than 1,000 miles of trails, ranging from easy paved trails to rugged backcountry trails to scenic waterways, the state parks have something for everyone.
At Old Stone Fort in Manchester, you’ll meet your Old Stone Fort State Park Ranger at the Museum at 10 AM to participate in this community event. You’ll be hiking from the Museum along the Enclosure Trail. This 1.25-mile unpaved trail is rated easy and is suitable for most individuals. Along the way, they’ll discuss the history of the park, observe the prehistoric Native American mound structures found there, and wonder at the three waterfalls which are found along the river systems which border the park. Please come prepared for this hike by wearing sturdy walking shoes and by bringing a reusable water bottle. Dogs are welcome.