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Bridgestone in Morrison Expanding
Bridgestone America has announced that it is expanding a tire manufacturing plant in Morrison.
The Nashville-based company said in a statement on Friday that it will spend $40 million to add 32,000 square feet to its Warren County plant, where it produces commercial truck and bus radial tires. The three-year project will allow the plant to make 275 more tires daily and meet market demand. Plans call for the plant to produce 9,400 tires daily by the end of 2020.
Bridgestone expects to break ground on the expansion before the end of the year.
The plant employees several people from Coffee County.
Officer Involved Shooting in Warren County
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the District Attorney’s Office are investigating a shooting Monday morning than left a man hospitalized in Chattanooga.
According to Warren County Sheriff Tommy Myers, an Overton County man had reportedly burned down his own barn and garage and had threatened to kill his son-in-law, who lived in Warren County. When the man was enroute to his son-in-law’s house, he was pursued by officers and began firing at them. Officers returned fire and the man was wounded. He was airlifted to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. No officers were injured.
Names of those involved in the incident have not been released as the investigation continues.
TN Teens in Foster Care Need Permanency
A new report highlights the needs of the 5,745 young people, or 41 percent of Tennessee’s foster-care population, over age 14. (Tenn. Dept. of Children’s Services)
A new report from The Annie E. Casey Foundation says the impact often leads to lower graduation rates, early parenting, homelessness and unemployment for youth age 14 and up.
The report by state looks at teens in the foster care system and how they’re faring – in Tennessee, that’s almost 6,000 children.
Leslie Gross, director of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative at the Casey Foundation, explains this population has some important needs.
“We really need better policies that promote permanency,” she stresses. “We need to ensure that young people are growing up in families, and this really means supporting biological families, so that young people can stay at home. And if they have to be in care, policies that support young people, as well as foster families who are willing to care for older youth.”
Gross says the report is intended to give policymakers a better understanding of the challenges of teens living in foster care, and what it takes to prepare them for life as they age out of the system. That includes helping them graduate and get stable housing and vocational training.
More than 65 percent of Tennessee teens in foster care find permanent, which exceeds the 43 percent national average.
Michael Leach, the state’s deputy commissioner of Child Programs, says one goal is to avoid frequent moves, which can have negative effects on foster children.
“Tennessee prides itself in making sure that our kids are connected to their families so that we’re strengthening the family,” he states. “So, we love it when we see that the percentage – you know, statewide permanency – is as high as it is compared to the national average.”
The report says solutions will require more foster care parents and a greater investment in programs with proven records of equipping young people for future success.
Interior Recycling Bins Now Located at State Parks
Tennessee State Parks have expanded recycling with interior recycling bins added at all 56 state parks.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation said in a news release that more than 400 exterior recycling receptacles were placed in August.
The release says the state has received all of the new Recycle Away Triple Recycling Station receptacles. The bins are made with 97 percent pure recycled plastic from milk jugs. Each bin uses about 1,000 milk jugs.
The bins are designed to last decades but can also be recycled when they are no longer usable.
They’re part of a state parks sustainability initiative called Go Green With Us.
Christmas Tree Farms Opening
Christmas is just around the corner, which means now is the time to start planning a trip to a local tree farm. As the cool, crisp air draws near, a visit to the farm is the perfect outdoor adventure to generate some holiday spirit and family fun.
Many farms sell Christmas trees between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, with some starting earlier. Regardless of when you visit, local producers recommend you call for availability before you go.
Even if you aren’t looking for a fresh Christmas tree, many tree farms offer other fun activities for the whole family. Whether you’re hoping to get a picture with Santa Claus, take a hike through the trails, or stroll through the gift shop, you will make memories that will last a lifetime.
Be sure to visit www.PickTNProducts.org or use the free Pick Tennessee mobile app to find a local Christmas tree farm near you. Follow “PickTNProducts” on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to learn more about local activities, seasonal recipes, and products.
The nearest location is located at 4580 McMinnville Highway, Manchester, TN.
Coffee County Government -NO MEETINGS THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19, 2018
NO MEETINGS THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19, 2018
THURSDAY NOV. 22ND & FRIDAY NOV. 23RD COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
11/20/18 — Mildred Hill Sherrill
Mrs. Mildred Hill Sherrill, 96, entered into
Heaven
Sunday November 18, 2018 at the hospital in Winchester, Tennessee. She
was born in Alto, Tennessee on November 9, 1922 to Elgin Berry Hill and
Docie Dooley Hill who preceded her in death along with her husband of 38
years, Albert Peyton Sherrill; brother, Elgin B. Hill Jr.; sisters, Coleen
Hill, Willie Pearson, Marilyn Floyd, Gaynelle Hill and an infant sister.
Mildred was a devout Christian attending church with her children until her
health declined. She was a school teacher beginning her career in a one
room school house at Rutledge Hill and ultimately retiring from Hillsboro
Elementary School. During World War II she welded fuel tanks for the war
effort. Mildred enjoyed cooking for her family, and serving her homemade
apple pie to her adoring grandchildren. She loved painting, sewing, jewelry
making, cross stitching, quilting and gardening.
She is survived by her son and wife, Philip and Barbara Sherrill,
Hillsboro; daughter and husband, Helen and Monte Stewart, Winchester;
sister, Ruth Hill Weston and husband Phil, Micco, Florida; grandchildren,
Matthew Rose and fiancé Audrey Welch, Amanda Rose, Amy Rose, Melissa and
husband Jonathan Jones and Stephen and wife Anna Sherrill; along with
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday in the Central Funeral Home chapel
with Ministers Bob Hopkins and Anna Brockman officiating with special music
by her daughter. Burial will be in the Rutledge Hill Community
Cemetery. Visitation:
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Monday at Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee.
www.centralfuneralhome.com
Central Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements
11/23/18 — Berle Edward Myatt
Berle Edward Myatt of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, November 16,
2018 at his residence at the age of 91 years. Services are scheduled at 1
PM on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with
burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive
friends from 11 AM until 1 PM.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Cecil and Margaret
Myatt. He was a WW II Army veteran and a member of Rutledge Falls Baptist
Church. He was very active in his church and always enjoyed the ministry
work at the Girls School. He retired from AEDC and enjoyed playing golf,
horseshoes and croquet. He also enjoyed camping and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Gerald
and Calvin Myatt and grandson, Christopher Myatt.
Mr. Myatt is survived by his wife of 70 ½ years, Donna Myatt of Tullahoma;
son, Jeffrey Myatt and his wife, Beverly of Mount Dora, FL; daughters,
Linda Collier and her husband, Thad of Waverly, TN and Marilyn Cheatham and
her husband, Dan of Hampton Cove, AL; ten grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Coffee County Basketball Sweeps Saturday Hall of Champions Games
Jacey Vaughn of CHS Basketball
Four of a kind was in the cards for the Coffee County CHS basketball teams on Saturday. With both the boys and girls playing doubleheaders, each team rolled to a 2 and 0 record with wins in the Hall of Champions contests. The Lady Raiders dumped Marshall County 71 to 37 and Huntland 78 to 51. The Red Raiders beat Huntland 78 to 43 and Moore County 67 to 58.
Thanks to 6 three point baskets in the 1st half against Marshall County, the Lady Raiders took a 34 to 25 lead into intermission. In the second half, Coffee County ramped up the defensive pressure outscoring the Lady Tigers 37 to 12 in the final 16 minutes. The Lady Raiders were led in scoring by Jacey Vaughn and Abby Morgan who each had 18 points. Bella Vinson chipped in 11.
Against Huntland, the Lady Raiders were not able to trap the Lady Hornets and force the back court turnovers. Coffee County started the 4th quarter on a 10 to 3 run to take a 22 point lead into the final 4 minutes and get the win. Abby Morgan led the Lady Raiders in scoring with 23 points as she was named the Crazy Daisies player of the game. Bella Vinson added 15 points and Jenna Garretson and Kiya Ferrell each finished with 8 points.
Josh Perry CHS basketball
The Red Raiders built a 15 point lead in the first quarter after a 7 to 0 start. From that point forward, Huntland could get no closer the rest of the game. Twelve different Red Raiders scored in the contest led by Kyle Farless with 13 points. Josh Perry added 11 points off the bench. Farless and Perry were named the Crazy Daisies co-players of the game. Gonzalo Munoz and Darius Rozier each chipped in 9 points.
Against Moore County, Coffee County got off to a slow as the Lynchburg Raiders raced out to a 5 to 0 start. The 2 teams traded the lead back and forth before the Red Raiders went on an 8 to 0 run late in the first half to take a 9 point lead into the halftime break. Moore County could not get the lead inside of 3 possessions in the 2nd half. The Red Raiders were led in scoring by Darius Rozier who had 17 points. Rod Brinkey had 14 and Kyle Farless chipped in 10.
The Lady Raiders will be back in action on Friday and Saturday in Nashville at the LEAD Academy Classic. Coffee County returns home on Tuesday, November 27th when they play host to Nashville Central Christian. The girls’ game will tip off at 6 PM, Thunder Radio begins live coverage with the Char-El Apartments and Home Rental Pregame Show at 5:50 as Lucky Knott will have the call.
Download the broadcast at: http://www.thunder1320.com/downloads/
Samuel Prater Signs Golf Scholarship on Sunday
Joining Samuel Prater for his scholarship signing at Boskey’s are Front row(left to right) Lee Prater, dad, Samuel Prater, Tammie Prater, mom and Jacob Prater, brother. Back Row(left to right) Tony Wallingford, Milligan golf coach, Mike Ray, CHS golf coach and Lucky Knott, CHS assistant golf coach.
On Sunday, Samuel Prater became the 17th golfer in the last 11 years to sign a collegiate golf scholarship from Coffee County Central High School. Before family, friends, coaches and teammates, Prater signed to play golf for Milligan College at Boskey’s Restaurant. Milligan College is located in Elizabethton, Tennessee and competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Appalachian Athletic Conference. The Buffalos are coached by Tony Wallingford who is in his 27th season at the helm of Milligan Golf. Wallingford’s men’s teams have captured seven Appalachian Athletic Conference Championships, two NAIA Regional titles, and made two NAIA National Championship appearances.
When asked what drew him to Milligan, Prater said that he “got that feeling” on his official visit and knew Milligan was the school for him. Samuel loved the campus, facilities and the opportunity to “make a difference” for the golf team immediately. Prater plans to major in engineering in college.
Coach Wallingford began recruiting Prater in August and fell in love with Samuel as a player and a person. “We needed a special individual, a man with character and a great golfer. Samuel fills both of those qualities and we expect great things from him right away.”
Coach Mike Ray also expects Prater to make an immediate impact at Milligan because of his “drive to be perfect.” “Samuel is never satisfied and wants to work on everything with his game” said Ray. “Samuel was such a great influence on the younger players on our team. He is a great student and he takes no shortcuts to getting better” added Ray.