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Tomberlin announces bid for Coffee County Sheriff in 2022 election
The 2022 Coffee County Sheriff Election now has another name for consideration.
Manchester Police Department lead investigator Brandon Tomberlin announced on Sunday that he will be running for Coffee County Sheriff in the 2022 election.
Tomberlin will be running as an Independent. By throwing his name in the ring, Tomberlin makes three challengers to sitting sheriff Chad Partin. Alethia Smartt-Rawn and Danny Ferrell have announced their intent to run for sheriff on the Republican ticket. All three are challenging Republican incumbent sheriff Chad Partin, who is completing his first term and does intend to run for the seat again. The primaries for next year’s election will be held in May, with the general election in August. So far, no candidates have announced their intention to run on the Democratic ticket.
Below is the complete candidacy statement from Tomberlin:
“Family, friends, and residents of Coffee County, after much thought, prayer, and consideration, I am elated to announce my bid for the office of Coffee County Sheriff in the 2022 election. In the months leading up to this announcement I have felt a deeper calling to enhance public service in our county, encourage conservative leadership in our law enforcement community, and promote unity.
“I have been a lifetime resident of Coffee County and have a deep sense of pride in our community and desire to see the growth that we have the potential for. My parents, Tommie and Brenda Tomberlin, have been driving forces in this passion and pride. I am constantly encouraged by my wife, Angie Slater Tomberlin and our two beautiful daughters. My oldest daughter, Lauren, is a senior studying Neuroscience at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and my youngest daughter, Brayden, is a Sophomore volleyball player at CCCHS. For them, and each child growing up in our community, I see a future that is attainable with stronger leadership.
“My law enforcement career began in 1998 when I started working as a patrolman at the City of Manchester. Soon after, I was promoted to Corporal and worked there until October of 2006. In November of 2006, I responded to a unique call of duty and went to work for the US State Department serving in Iraq and Afghanistan as an International Police Advisor. In 2010, I traveled to Haiti to work with the United Nations as a Contingent Inspector. Through these endeavors I was able to serve my country while also rebuilding theirs. In 2016 I returned to work at the City of Manchester where I am currently employed and serve as Chief of Investigations.
“As your Sheriff, I intend to lead with dignity, respect, and pride. In doing so, I will ensure that the community will actively see me and hear from me. This is the place you call home, and you deserve to be informed on matters regarding your safety and leadership. The safety of our community is my top priority, but the cohesion of our leaders in the community is vital to success. I will strive to have strong, essential relationships with other departments in our county, our state, and across the nation. We will be a law enforcement branch that works united as one for the good of the people we serve.
“I look forward to this journey and strive for a clean campaign that exemplifies the faith and professionalism that has carried me this far. I would be honored to receive your vote for Coffee County Sheriff in the 2022 election.“
Coffee County Health Department offering Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots
The Coffee County Health Department will offer booster doses of COVID vaccine to certain populations.
A single dose booster of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine can be administered for individuals who meet these criteria:
- People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series,
- People aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series,
- People aged 18–49 years with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks, and
- People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks.
More information on the CDC’s recommendation for a booster dose is available online.
COFFEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will offer COVID-19 vaccines including the Pfizer-BioNTech booster dose at the Manchester location, 800 Parks Street and the Tullahoma location, 615 Wilson Avenue from 8:00am-4:30pm. Appointments are not required. Additional vaccine providers offering the Pfizer vaccine can be found by visiting http://www.vaccines.gov. Patients do not need to prove their diagnosis or health condition to be eligible for the booster dose.
The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health.
RAIDERS ROLL: Coffee County goes on the road, crushes Spring Hill 49-7
Coffee County needed a win in a bad way Friday night – and it showed.
The CHS Red Raiders started hot and finished strong, outgaining Spring Hill 510 yards to 67 on their way to a 49-7 blowout win at Spring Hill High School.
It was a much needed win for the Raiders, who had dropped four straight since opening the season with a win at Franklin County.
THIS GAME WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON THUNDER RADIO! LISTEN TO THE FIRST HALF REPLAY BY CLICKING HERE. LISTEN TO THE 2ND HALF REPLAY BY CLICKING HERE.
The ground game set the tone for CHS Friday night. Junior tailback Konor Heaton got behind his big offense line and took advantage of solid downfield blocking to rack up a career high 218 yards on 33 totes. Heaton scored a pair of touchdowns on runs of 14 and 1.
The Raider defense was pretty much perfect – pitching a shutout and getting a safety to score two points. Spring Hill’s only points came on a defensive score early in the second half when they sacked Conner Shemwell, got the ball away and rumbled about 40 yards for a touchdown.
Coffee County led 22-0 at the half and after Spring Hill’s defensive score, CHS answered quickly to put the game out of reach. Shemwell finished 12-of-20 through the air for 181 yards. He connected with Travis Martin for a touchdown in the first half.
Freshman Cole Pippenger had a big night – picking up an interception on defense, then playing quarterback in the fourth quarter and scoring a pair of touchdowns. Pippenger’s first score came from 1-yard out, then he got loose and sprinted 52 yards for a score with under 2 minutes to play.
Jahlin Osbourne led the Red Raiders in receiving with 7 catches for 63 yards. Kelby Walker had the most receiving yards, with 3 catches for 87 yards.
The Raiders are now 2-4 with the win and will return home next Friday, Oct. 1 to host Warren County on Homecoming. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. and the pregame show starts at 6 p.m. on Thunder Radio – 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, thunder1320.com and Manchester Go app.
Jaden Carter 
Cole Pippenger 
Konor Heaton 
Cole Pippenger (17) after an interception 
Tyler Myrick (79) 
Derrick Scott 
Robbie Gilley (74) and Travis Martin 
Jake Barlow 
Jahlin Osbourne 
Conner Shemwell
Thunder Radio photos by Holly Peterson
Birthdays- September 24
Maddie Meacham- 13- Pizza Winner!
Claye Christensen- 15
Kenzie Shelton- 11
Gary Warren- 56
David Bohannan
Carol Huddleston
Birthdays- September 23
Alice Margret
Dorothy Boggle- 91
Bob Ritch
Teegan Steere- Pizza Winner!
Gale Albert- 39
Susie Brown
Donald Teal
Donald Teal of Manchester, TN passed this life on Wednesday, September 22,
2021, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville at the age of 36. Services will be
scheduled at a later date.
Donald, a native of Tullahoma, TN is the son of Jack Teal Jr. and Wava
Sherman. He loved to ride four wheelers and motorcycles.
Donald is preceded in death by his grandfathers, J.P. Teal and Milton
Thompson; grandmother, Bertha Tapkin; four uncles and one aunt.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandmothers, Lorene
Thompson and Carlene Teal; his second mom, Diane Mitchell; brother Chase
Blackburn and James Pogue; sisters, Tara Walker (Jason) and Hannah Teal;
two nieces, Allison and Angelina Walker; grandchildren, Aalayah, Joesyph
and Rod-Ryk Hickman; along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and
friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Edward Davis, Jr
Davis, Jr. James Edward , of Tullahoma, passed this life on Thursday, September 23 rd , 2021 at his home at the age of 79. Mr. Davis was born in Normandy to the late James E. Davis Jr. and Martha Pittman Davis. During his life he worked as a machine operator at Wilson Golf and sold Electrolux vacuums for nearly 40 years. Mr. Davis was also a member of Victory Baptist Church in Shelbyville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Tobitt. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Lorene Davis; one daughter, Lorie Davis; two sons, Mike and Steve Davis; five brothers, Jerry (Winona) Davis, John (Tonita) Davis, Bobby (Sandra) Davis, Jeff (Gwen) Davis and Jimmy (Lanette) Davis; one sister, Carolyn Tobitt and Rosemary (Timmy) Banks; and two grandchildren, Korrie Davis and Buddy Swan. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 25 th , 2021 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 26 th , 2021 at 2:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank Hospice Compassus, Dr. Pete Fong, and the nurses at Harton Hospital for all the care that they have provided. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Rocket offense doesn’t touch the field in the first half of 30-6 loss to Cascade
Westwood lost its final football game of the season Thursday night – falling to visiting Cascade 30-6 in what can only be described as an awkward game.
Westwood did not run a single offensive play in the first half. Cascade took the opening kickoff, scored, recovered an onside kick, score, recovered an onside kick, scored, and then recovered another onside kick before time finally ran out on the first half. The onslaught by Cascade left the Champions with a 22-0 lead at the break behind the hard running by Lamar Bass, who scored three touchdowns on 10 carries and 173 yards.
THIS GAME WAS BROADCAST LIVE ON THUNDER RADIO AS PART OF THE CAPSTAR BANK HOMETOWN SPORTS SERIES. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE REPLAY.
The Rockets finally settled in and got some offensive production in the second half, but just didn’t have enough time to mount a comeback. The lone Rocket score came on a tough quarterback sneak by Kaysen Lowery. Lowery threw for over 100 yards through the air on 6 completions. Matthew White hauled in 4 catches for 77 yards.
The loss ends the season for Westwood at 3-5 – three of those losses were by one score.
Lady Raider volleyball rolls over Warren County
Coffee County’s volleyball team took care of business for the second time in two days, sweeping Warren County 3-0 Wednesday night in McMinnville. CHS won by scores of 25-15, 25-19 and 25-12.
The Lady Raiders had 12 service aces in the win – led by 4 from Maddy Sussen and 3 by Anna Johnson, who also led CHS in kills with 9. Kiya Ferrell led CHS in assists with 12 and Madison Pruitt added 7.
The win moves CHS to 18-9 on the year. The Lady Raiders return to action on Sept. 28 at Columbia.
CHS golfers advance to region tournament
The Coffee County Central High School golf will be sending players on to the region tournament after good showings at the district tournament Thursday, Sept. 23.
As a team, the Lady Raider girls placed third and will all move on to the regionThe Lady Raiders carded a 199 as a team, led by Cadie Prater with a 96 and Maggie Crouch with a 103.
Meanwhile, while the Raider boys team didn’t qualify to advance, two Raider individual golfers did qualify. Senior Logan Hale show an 88 and will move on to next week’s region tournament, followed by sophomore Beau Murray, who fired an even 100 on the day.
The region tournament is scheduled to be Monday, Sept. 27 at Lakewood Country Club in Tullahoma.