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Gas prices stabilize over past week; Coffee County prices below state average
Gas prices across Tennessee continue to stabilize, decreasing a penny, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average s now $3.15 which is nearly 15 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.29 more than one year ago.
The average price in Coffee County is hovering around $3.12, which is 3 cents below the state average and 30 cents below the national average, which is currently $3.42.
“Not everybody loves changing their household clocks for the end of Daylight Saving Time,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “But shorter days could lead to lower demand for gas. Drivers may head straight home from work to avoid the darkness rather than tack on side trips for shopping or errands.”
Quick Facts
· 13% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $3.00
· The lowest 10% of pump prices are $2.95 for regular unleaded
· The highest 10% of pump prices are $3.39 for regular unleaded
· Tennessee moved to the 9th least expensive market in the nation
National Gas Prices
The price at the pump continued its slow climb, rising two cents on the week, with the national average for a gallon of gas hitting $3.42. For consumers, gasoline prices last hit this mark in September 2014, when “The Maze Runner” ruled the box office and Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” topped the pop charts. The latest decision by OPEC and its oil-producing allies to maintain their planned gradual increase in output will not help lessen supply constraints, so any relief will most likely have to come from the demand side.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), total domestic gasoline stocks decreased by 1.5 million bbl to 214.2 million bbl last week. However, gasoline demand rose from 9.32 million b/d to 9.5 million b/d. The slight increase in demand has contributed to price increases, while elevated crude prices continue to put upward market pressure on pump prices.
Today’s national average of $3.42 is 16 cents more than a month ago, $1.31 more than a year ago, and 80 cents more than in 2019.
National Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI increased by $2.46 to settle at $81.27. Although crude prices gained for the day due to a weakening dollar, crude prices mostly declined last week after EIA reported that total domestic crude supply increased by 3.3 million bbl to 434.1 million bbl last week. However, according to EIA’s data, the current storage level is approximately 10.4 percent lower than the same time the previous year. A tighter oil supply has helped to keep crude prices above $80 per barrel. This week, crude prices could decline again if EIA’s next weekly report shows another increase in total domestic supply.
TAX TIPS TUESDAY: Get your hands on some holiday cash
By Rosalyn Partin, Manchester H&R Block
Are you feeling a little strapped for cash for the holidays? If so, H&R Block may have your answer. With the H&R Block Emerald Advance you may receive a line of credit that upon approval allows you to repeatedly borrow and repay money. You may complete an application in the tax office, and if approved you could get a line of credit from $350 up to $1,000 within minutes. There is no fee to apply and you do not have to be a prior H&R Block client. Emerald Advance is available at H&R Block from November 15 through January 8. All that is required to apply is a valid government issued picture ID and proof of income. No W-2 is required to apply. Call now to schedule your appointment or schedule online at hrblock.com.
If you have questions about the H&R Block Emerald Advance line of credit, please call your local H&R Block office. In Manchester TN call 931-728-9462. H&R Block Has Your Back for the holidays!
Get her what she really wants for Christmas: BOTOX
By Carla Trail, Nurse Practitioner
Botox.
It used to be taboo to talk about. That couldn’t be further from the truth in today’s world. Women, and men, proudly show off their Botox and cosmetic enhancements and I am glad to help you with that at Fast Pace Dermatology in Coffee and Warren counties.
There are so many different options when it comes to cosmetic enhancements and I’ve learned how to administer all of these over the years. Whether it’s Botox, Fillers or Microneedling, I will handle it and send you off pleased with your new look. I know there are options out there for these procedures, but I’m here to reassure that I’ve been doing this for longer than just about anyone in Coffee County.
One of the new options we have that I want everyone to know about is our laser hair removal options. We can also do skin resurfacing and spider-vein removal with that, too!
Of course all of these services are good any time – but since we are at the holidays, I must mention that these make GREAT Christmas gifts! It’s incredible what technology has done for our ability to keep that younger look – and I’m here to help with all of it at Fast Pace Dermatology. Who doesn’t want to be given the gift of younger-looking skin or Christmas?
Obviously, these procedures are not paid by insurance because they are optional. But we are often having sales and specials that you can take advantage of. Go ahead and call any of our offices such as McMinnville (931-259-4144) or Tullahoma (931-563-5469) and they can make appointments for you, or you can make one online at fastpacehealth.com
I look forward to seeing you!
Carolyn Marie Beaty
Mrs. Carolyn Marie Beaty, 68, passed away Thursday
November 4, 2021, at The Rutherford Assisted Living in Murfreesboro,
Tennessee. She was born in Cohutta, Georgia on November 1, 1953, to William
Gibson Sr. and Bertha Howell Gibson who preceded her in death along with
her husband, Henry Beaty; brother, William Gibson Jr; brother-in-law,
Frankie Beaty. She was a loving wife, mother and friend to many.
She loved to travel and spend time with her family. She is survived by her son Bo
Beaty; daughter, Brooke Beaty (Adam Pope) stepchildren, Brad (Gina) Beaty
and Beth (Doug) Dudash; brother, Stevie Gibson; sisters, Sue (Late Burton)
Lane, Sylvia (Mel) Sane. Joyce (Kenneth) Combs and Becky (Earl) Burnette;
grandchildren, Ryleigh and Keelie Pope, Victoria and Emily Beaty, Rachel
Beels (Dillon Parker); sister-in-law, Kathie (Terry) Whitwell; great
grandchildren, Haze, Oaklyn and Avanell; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with
burial to follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 5:00 PM –
8:00 PM Monday at Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee.
www.centralfuneralhome.com
John Lemuel Crawley
Mr. John Lemuel Crawley, 79, passed away Saturday
November 6, 2021, at his home. He was born in Manchester, Tennessee on
February 16, 1942, to Howard L. Crawley and Josie N. Rogalle Crawley who
preceded him in death.
He was a US Army Veteran and retired from Carrier.
He is survived by his daughter, Amber Harris; sister, Sue (Late Charles)
Morris, grandchildren, Kayleigh (Tyler) Miller, Alyson Harris and Hayleigh
Harris; niece, Monica Fritch, Mercer, PA.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday in the funeral home chapel
with Minster Keith Sims officiating with burial to follow in the Mountain
View Cemetery in McMinnville, Tennessee with Military Honors.
Visitation: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Wednesday at Central Funeral Home,
Manchester, Tennessee.
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS: Lady Raiders show out, win 2 at playday
High School basketball tips off the season with Hall of Champions games on Nov. 19 – but the Central High School Lady Raiders got some preseason work and looked solid Saturday at Whitwell.
The Lady Raiders used 15 points from freshman Olivia Vinson and 10 apiece from Elli Chumley and Chloe Gannon to beat Clay County 44-20. CHS then turned around and put a 60-27 beating on Whitwell, behind 22 points from Gannon, 11 from Alivia Reel and 10 from freshman Channah Gannon.
“We had a good day in a lot of areas,” explained Lady Raider head coach Joe Pat Cope. “Emma [Fulks] handled the point really well for us – didn’t turn it over and made good decisions. We obviously have things to keep working on, but I like what I saw for the most part.”
The Lady Raiders will open the 2021 basketball season with Moore County coming to Manchester on Friday, Nov. 19. The girls will play at 6 p.m. with the Raider boys to follow. You can hear Lady Raider and Red Raider basketball all season on Thunder Radio – your Coffee County Sports Authority. Listen at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, thunder1320.com and on the Manchester Go Smartphone app.
Coffee County basketball on Thunder Radio is made possible by the following amazing sponsors:
Al White Ford-Lincoln
First Vision Bank
Shanelle Gray – REMAX 1st Realty
Dr. Jay Trussler
Common John Brewing Company
Garners Furniture & Appliance
Elk River Public Utility District
Gilley Construction
Powers Storage
Hullett’s Service Center
A Wining Attitude
Capstar Bank
Titan Material Handling
Coffee County Bank
Bush Insurance
Workout Anytime
Realtor Charlie Gonzales
Stone Fort Mortgage
Realtor BB Brown
Garretson Stone
Peoples Bank
Attorney Shawn Trail
PREP SPORTS SCHEDULE: Nov. 8-12
Below is this week’s area prep sports schedule.
A * indicates Thunder Radio Hometown Sports Series radio broadcast. Listen to hometown sports series broadcasts – presented by Capstar Bank and Ben Lomand Connect – at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM and thunder1320.com and also on the Manchester Go Smartphone app.
| *Monday | 11/8/21 | 6:00 PM | CMS | Basketball | East Tullahoma | Home |
| Monday | 11/8/21 | 6:00 PM | WMS | Basketball | Thurman Francis | Away |
| Tuesday | 11/9/21 | TBD | CMS | Basketball | Rockvale Tournament | Away |
| Tuesday | 11/9/21 | 6:00 PM | WMS | Basketball | North Middle | Away |
| Thursday | 11/11/21 | 6:00 PM | CMS | Basketball | West Tullahoma | Away |
| *Thursday | 11/11/21 | 6:00 PM | WMS | Basketball | Cascade Middle | Home |
Mako swimmers dive into new season
The Manchester Mako Swimmers swimmers opened their season at the Tullahoma Great Pumpkin Invitational over the weekend and are excited for a busy slate of meets over the winner. Below is the team’s full schedule:
Nov 11 @ FC / Grace Academy
December 10 vs FC / Grace Academy
December 16 @ Sewanee
Jan 14 Home vs Sewanee/ Grace Academy
Jan 20th away at Tullahoma/ Grace Academy
Jan 22nd Snowball, HS only Sewanee University of the South TENTATIVELY
Jan 28 HS Regional meet (qualifier), Sportsplex Nashville NAC
Jan 29th, Saturday MS Regional meet (qualifier) Sportsplex Nashville Excel
February 11th & 12, HS only State Meet qualifier, Sportsplex Nashville
TDH announces temporary increase to the WIC cash-value benefit
Last week, the Tennessee Department of Health announced a temporary increase to the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Cash-Value Benefit (CVB) for fruit and vegetable purchases.
The CVB increase applies to women and children participants via eligible food packages during November and December.
Here are the categories and temporary CVB amounts:
Child – $24
Pregnant and Postpartum – $43
Breastfeeding – $47
Exclusively Breastfeeding with multiples – $70.50.
The authority to increase the amount of the CVB was approved recently by the federal agency and terminates on December 31, 2021. These will be automatically added for participants scheduled to receive benefits in November and December. For those who received their three-month benefits in October, the program is working with its vendor to
make sure WIC participants receive the additional benefit amounts for November and December.
If participants have questions regarding their benefits, please contact your local WIC
clinic or call 1-800-DIAL-WIC to receive assistance.
Additionally, participants can visit the Tennessee Department of Health’s website at
https://www.t
Free flu shots set for Nov. 9 in Manchester, Tullahoma
Coffee County Health Department will hold special “FightFluTN” events November 9 to provide flu shots at no charge to increase the number of people vaccinated against influenza in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health urges all Tennesseans ages six months and older who have not yet received a flu shot this flu season to get one as soon as possible.
Below is information on the locations in Coffee County –
Tullahoma offering free flu vaccines on November 9. From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 615 Wilson Avenue, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Manchester offering free flu vaccines on November 9. From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 800 Parks Street, Manchester, TN 37355.
No appointments are needed to get a flu shot during these events.
Flu shot locations and plans vary by county. Find a map of local #FightFluTN flu shot locations and contact information online at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/immunization-program/ip/flu-in-tennessee/influenza-immunization.html.
The Tennessee Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend a yearly flu vaccine for everyone aged six months and older. Learn more about fighting seasonal flu at www.cdc.gov/flu/consumer/prevention.htm.