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Grundy County searching for suspects who are possibly from Coffee Co area
Grundy County Sheriff’s Department officials are asking for the publics help to identify three individuals.
The department posted security camera footage that features two white females and one white male who they say are possibly involved in a case that spans three counties. Authorities say these individuals could be from the Coffee County area.
Anyone with information should contact 931-692-3466×5.
(see still photos below or watch the video on facebook by clicking here )
BRAVES WIN! Freeman home run sends Atlanta to NLCS
Freddie Freeman created a raucous celebration by conquering the great Josh Hader and sending the Braves back to the National League Championship Series with a homer that will be remembered for many years to come.
Freeman’s solo homer with two outs in the eighth inning off Hader gave the Braves a 5-4 win in Game 4 of the NL Division Series on Tuesday night at Truist Park. The veteran first baseman’s blast capped a three-hit night. Will Smith closed the game with a strikeout of Brewer Christian Yelich with the tying run on first base.
Game 1 of the NLCS is set for Saturday. The Braves will face the winner of the Giants-Dodgers NLDS. San Francisco leads that best-of-five series 2-1
You can hear the Braves on Thunder Radio – 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM.
VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders season ends in region semi-finals
Coffee County’s volleyball season came to a close in Cleveland Tuesday.
The Lady Raiders struggled to get its offensive attack in sync all afternoon and dropped the Region 3-AAA semi-finals 0-3 to Bradley Central in Cleveland – a match you heard live on Thunder Radio. Coffee County lost 12-25, 17-25 and 19-25.
CHS struggled to get any solid attacks. The Lady Raiders kills leader only had 5 – that was Gia Perez. Kiya Ferrell and Lauren Brandt each had 4. Ferrell led the Lady Raides in digs with 14.
The Lady Raiders finish the season 2 wins shy of the state tournament with a 20-11 record. The loss ends the high school careers of Ferrell, Brandt and Maddy Sussen.
Ferrell and Sussen were named to the Region 3-AAA All-Tournament Team.
THIS MATCH WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON THUNDER RADIO. HEAR THE REAPLAY HERE.
Zowee Dillard 
Maddy Sussen 
Coach Andrew Taylor 
Lauren Brandt 
Zowee Dillard 
Maddy Sussen and Kiya Ferrell 
Lauren Brandt
Thunder Radio photos by Holly Peterson
Birthdays- October 12
Abi White- Pizza Winner!
Coffee County school board narrowly votes to extend director of schools Lawson
Coffee County’s Board of Education on Monday narrowly voted to give a contract extension to director of schools Charles Lawson.
On Monday, the board voted 4-3 to offer a 4-year extension to Lawson. Board members Robert Gilley, Freda Jones and Pat Barton voted against an extension. Meanwhile, members Brett Henley, Gary Nester, Larry Crabtree and Sandra Klonaris voted in favor of the extension, which also comes with a $5,000 raise. Lawson was originally hired in at $115,000 per year. It’s unclear if he has received raises since then.
Hired in 2019, Lawson’s contract was set to expire next June.
Manchester Trees of Christmas to return for 45th anniversary
Manchester Parks and Recreation Department presents 2021 Trees of Christmas – themed “Christmas Through the Years.” This event will return this year for its 45th Anniversary. The display will run Monday, November 29 – Sunday, December 5. The display will be open Monday from 12-6pm, Tuesday through Friday from 9am-1pm and 3-6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon – 5pm.
The Christmas Tree is one of the world’s most beautiful and expressive holiday themes. View decorated trees at this delightful holiday event. The theme “Christmas Through the Years” lends itself for one to imagine how Christmas was (or will be) celebrated in another time. The event is free and will be held at the Ada Wright Center located at 328 N. Woodland St., Manchester, TN. All are welcome to partake in this wonderful family-oriented display.
For more information you may contact the Manchester Parks and Recreation Department at 931-728-0273 or email Claire Jolley, cjolley@cityofmanchestertn.com or Becki Johnson, bjohnson@cityofmanchestertn.com.
Job fair & expo is Wednesday in Manchester
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce has organized a Job & Resource Expo for Wednesday, October 13, at the Manchester Coffee County Conference Center, located at 147 Hospitality Blvd.. This is a multi – county, employer, and resource event.
Multiple employers will be on hand, as well as colleges and technical career centers. Priority service will be given to eligible veterans. The fair and expo is from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Black Rifle Coffee Company will be on hand serving coffee, a food truck will be on site and water will be provided.
Tennessee Highway Safety office to launch ‘slow down Tennessee’ on Oct. 15
On Friday, October 15, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) launches its speeding prevention campaign called “Slow Down Tennessee” in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), AAA – The Auto Club Group, the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), and local law enforcement agencies. From October 15 – 29, participating agencies will increase public education and enforcement efforts to reduce speeding-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities statewide.
“The initial launch of ‘Slow Down Tennessee’ in April made a tremendous impact on local communities,” said Director Buddy Lewis of the THSO. “During National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 17 – 23, the THSO and partners will emphasize teen safety while promoting the ‘Slow Down Tennessee’ campaign. This effort will include a stronger grassroots effort than before.”
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in America. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 2,042 traffic fatalities nationwide involving a teen driver (age 15 to 18 years old) in 2019. According to Tennessee’s Integrated Traffic Analysis Network, there were 100 traffic fatalities statewide involving a teen driver (age 13 to 19 years old) in 2019. For a county-by-county breakdown of Tennessee traffic crashes involving speeding teen drivers (age 13 to 19) from 2016 to 2021, visit https://bit.ly/3aniOEa
“Teen drivers tend to speed and engage in aggressive driving behaviors because they feel overly confident behind the wheel,” said Tennessee Regional Manager Gavin Gill of SADD. “Lack of experience puts them at a higher risk of making unsafe choices. SADD is joining the grassroots efforts of ‘Slow Down Tennessee’ to increase SADD chapters statewide, reach more young drivers, and help prepare them for the roadway.”
The “Slow Down Tennessee” campaign includes a multi-pronged approach. The public is encouraged to participate by using #SlowDownTN on social media to help spread awareness. Participating law enforcement agencies statewide will increase saturation patrols, conduct high visibility enforcement, and/or utilize other tactics to curb speeding drivers.
Outdoor signage will display “Slow Down Tennessee” as visual reminders for speeding drivers. This includes the use of large banners, TDOT’s digital message boards, and yard signs provided by AAA – The Auto Club Group. Visit www.AAA.com/locations to find AAA Offices providing “Slow Down Tennessee” yard signs in your area. Teens can request free customized “Slow Down (School Mascot)” signs for their schools by using this link: https://reducetncrashes.org/activities/slow-down-signs-your-school
For more information, please visit www.tntrafficsafety.org/speeding.
School board narrowly votes to extend director of schools Lawson
Coffee County’s Board of Education on Monday narrowly voted to give a contract extension to director of schools Charles Lawson.
On Monday, the board voted 4-3 to offer a 4-year extension to Lawson. Board members Robert Gilley, Freda Jones and Pat Barton voted against an extension. Meanwhile, members Brett Henley, Gary Nester, Larry Crabtree and Sandra Klonaris voted in favor of the extension, which also comes with a $5,000 raise. Lawson was originally hired in at $115,000 per year. It’s unclear if he has received raises since then.
Hired in 2019, Lawson’s contract was set to expire next June.
Birthdays- October 11
Buster Bush- 85
Emily Smith- 33
Betty Echardt- 82
David Hendrixon- 3- Pizza Winner!
Nicholas Helms- 17
Nathan Helms- 17
Macy Tabor- 19
Jim Hatfield
Elizabeth Moore
Mike Earls