Coffee County dug deep. The Lady Raiders “held the rope.” They “fought as one.” They “played for Weave.”
Pick whichever piece of motivation you wish – all that matters is the Lady Raiders won two elimination games in the TSSAA Spring Fling state tournament on Thursday and are one of only three teams remaining in the state of Tennessee.
You heard all the action live on Thunder Radio.
Coffee County 4
Siegel 1
Siegel put a beating on Coffee County when the two teams met just one week ago in the Region 4-AAA championship.
Coffee County got its revenge Thursday. Justus Turner had three RBIs and a home run and Keri Munn stifled the Star bats to eliminate Siegel from the state tournament.
The Lady Raiders scored 1 in the first and never let go of the lead. Turner put the Lady Raiders on the board with a bloop single that moved Kiya Ferrell home. Ferrell finished with a pair of hits and two runs scored.
CHS added insurance runs with a 2-1 lead in the top of the seventh. Turner grounded out to short stop but an errant Siegel throw allowed Alivia Reel and Ferrell to come across the plate.
The CHS defense made big plays when it needed to. Siegel plated a run in the sixth to make the score 2-1 and had runners at first and second with one out – Lady Raider second baseman Justus Turner made a full extension dive up the middle and threw out Emily Hawkes at first base – a play that certainly saved one run. With two outs, Siegel tried a bunt that Ferrell pounced on and threw out at first.
Madison Pruitt also made a full extension diving catch in left field for the Lady Raiders.
Munn picked up the win in the circle – striking out 7 and allowing 3 hits. The one run scored was unearned.
Turner was named Mid Tenn Turf Player of the Game on the Thunder Radio Broadcast.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL REPLAY OF COFFEE COUNTY VS. SIEGEL
Coffee County 2
Dickson County 0
Just an hour and a half after beating Siegel, Coffee County turned around in the 85 degree heat and shutout Dickson County.
Keri Munn pitched her second game in a row and her stat line was eerily similar to the first game – 7 strikeouts and three hits. She didn’t walk a batter and didn’t let a Cougar score.
Coffee County once again got the scoring started early. Kiya Ferrell singled to start the game and scored on a ground-rule double by Munn.
Ferrell finished with three hits on the game and scored both Coffee County runs – another in the third.
The Lady Raiders pounded the ball, picking up 12 hits, but stranded 9 runners on base.
Ferrell and Munn were named Mid Tenn Turf co-Players of the Game on the Thunder Radio broadcast.
Up next
Coffee County will play Summit at 9 a.m. Friday at Starplex #1 in Murfreesboro.
If the Lady Raiders win that game, they will advance to the championship game at 3. They will have to beat Farragut twice to win the state title. The “if necessary” game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m – all games are weather permitting.
Every pitch, every out and every run will be broadcast live on Thunder Radio, beginning at 8:45 a.m.. Tune in at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM on the Manchester Go smartphone app and at thunder1320.com.
Justus Turner 
Madison Pruitt 
Keri Munn 
Haidyn Campbell 
Alivia Reel & Emily Schuster 
Alivia Reel 
Olivia Evans 
Keri Munn 
Madison Pruitt 
Kiya Ferrell 
Kiya Ferrell 
Alivia Reel 
Kaitlyn Davis
CCCHS Graduation
Coffee County Central High School announced Thursday morning that they are “carefully watching the weather forecast.” The administration will make a final decision by Friday at 2:00 p.m.
It was stated that it would be possible for the parade to be moved to later in the evening if weather looks more ideal. If the decision were to me made to move the ceremony inside, it would be held in the gymnasium at the high school, and each graduate would receive 6 tickets.
Just a reminder that you can listen to the ceremony on Thunder Radio. You can also watch the ceremony live on the Thunder Radio Facebook page.
H&R Block student of the week
Join us at Thunder Radio and Rosalyn Partin of the Manchester H&R Block and congratulate our student of the week – Avery Payne.
Avery is a 5th grader at East Coffee Elementary School. She is the daughter of Tara Wooten and Shawn Payne. Her favorite subject is math. During her free time, Avery enjoys playing basketball.
All students of the week are selected for their work ethic and excellent attitudes in and out of the classroom.
Rosalyn Partin, owner of the Manchester H&R Block, has been inspired to recognize great kids in our community all year long. H&R Block gives each Student of the Week a gift card, a commemorative plaque, as well as a special letter of recognition. Job well done, Avery!
CCC interpretive trail recognized by state
The Friends of South Cumberland State Park has been recognized by the Tennessee Historical Commission (THC) for its work in building an interpretive trail on the site of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1475 in the South Cumberland State Park.
THC awarded 2021 Certificate of Merit Awards to organizations that completed preservation projects at historic locations across the state. These awards are presented each May during National Preservation Month. Since 1975, THC’s Certificate of Merit Program has recognized exemplary work by individuals, groups, organizations, corporations, or governmental entities to further promote historic preservation or the study of history in Tennessee. Nominations are solicited from the public in December of the preceding year and judged by category.
With the financial support of the South Cumberland Community Fund and other donors and volunteers, park rangers and Friends volunteers restored the site of CCC Company 1475 in the Grundy Forest near Tracy City, where, during the 1930s, the camp was headquartered. The project identified, cleared and began to conserve some of the aging camp infrastructure, including foundations, cisterns and paths, and created a new interpretive loop that takes visitors to the most interesting areas of the site.
The CCC, created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, created jobs for “able-bodied young men” needing work during the Great Depression. Company 1475 included a number of buildings which housed, fed, hospitalized and stored equipment and supplies for the workers from the mid-1930s to the beginning of World War II. The company created Grundy Lakes, now used for swimming, paddling and fishing, as well as many of the hiking trails that would later become South Cumberland State Park. They also erected fire towers, built roads, strung some of the first telephone lines in the area and fought forest fires.
Around 1938, the company also set up a satellite camp at what is now Franklin State Forest near Sewanee.
The interpretive trail can be accessed at the Grundy Forest/Fiery Gizzard North trail head, off U.S. Highway 41 near Tracy City. More history and photos can be found at https://www.friendsofsouthcumberland.org/ccc.html.
The Friends of South Cumberland State Park is a group of volunteer citizens dedicated to supporting the South Cumberland State Park. At 30,837 acres in Grundy, Marion, Sequatchie and Franklin counties, it is Tennessee’s second largest state park.
To learn more about the high level of achievement recognized by THC’s Merit Award program or download an application and submit a nomination for the 2022 competition, go to https://www.tn.gov/historicalcommission/about-us/merit-award-program.html or contact Susan McClamroch at susan.mcclamroch@tn.gov.
TNDH launches emergency alert decal for children with special needs
On Wednesday, the Tennessee Department of Health launched a new set of resources available for families who have children and youth with special health care needs. The Emergency Alert Decals provide a visual aid to alert emergency personnel of the presence of a child or youth with special health care needs.
The Emergency Alert Decal will be available as a magnet or sticker to alert first responders, law enforcement and other emergency personnel that there is a special needs child or youth in the home or vehicle and communicate the need for additional assistance for a child or youth with disabilities in an emergency situation.
“In the midst of an emergency, it can be critical for a first responder to have immediate awareness of special assistance or medical attention needed to assist a child or youth with special health care needs,” said Tennessee Department of Health Deputy Commissioner for Population Health Morgan McDonald, MD, FACP, FAAP. “Providing this aid to both families and first responders will help to support families and ensure appropriate actions are taken in an emergency for the safety of those involved.”
TDH will be coordinating with partners including health care providers, community advocates, and first responders to distribute the emergency alert resources. Families can place the decal on the front window of their home and the magnet on the rear bumper of their vehicle. The decals will allow families to note information about their child or youth such as medical needs, calming methods, and emergency contacts.
More information about the CYSHCN program and the Emergency Alert Decal can be found online at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/mch-cyshcn.html.
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.
“Click it or ticket” campaign
As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacation, the Shelbyville Police Department, Manchester Police Department, and Grundy County Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind drivers to “click it or ticket.” From May 24 through June 6, participating agencies will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) nationwide mobilization.
“Buckling up is such a simple task that can keep you and your family safe in the car,” said chief Jan Phillips. “But it’s more than that. Buckling up is the law. Our law enforcement officers see the consequences of not buckling up. We see the loss of life. Often, it could have been prevented with a simple click of a seatbelt. This should be automatic.
According to Tennessee’s Integrated Traffic Analysis Network (TITAN), 403 people killed in Tennessee traffic crashes last year were not wearing a seat belt. This represents approximately 33% of the state’s total traffic fatalities in 2020.
According to NHTSA, in 2019, there were 9,466 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States. In that same year, 55% of passenger vehicle occupants killed at night (6 p.m.-5:59 a.m.) were not wearing seat belts. That’s why one focus of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign is nighttime enforcement. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations both day and night.
For more information about seat belt safety, visit www.tntrafficsafety.org
Movies under the stars
Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to enjoy free family-friendly films during their annual “Movies Under the Stars” program. A different movie will be shown each week at four locations beginning at 8:30 p.m.
Locations
– Mondays: Barfield Crescent Park
– Thursdays: Richard Siegel Neighborhood Park
– Fridays: Cason Trailhead
– Saturdays: Fountains at Gateway
For a list of movie titles showing each week, visit www.murfreesboroparks.com.
Limited concessions will be available for purchase; however, you are welcome to bring your own. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged.
For more information about Movies Under the Stars, call the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department at 615-890-5333.
Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing vibrant public spaces and inclusive programs delivered with visionary leadership and caring staff that engage the individual and strengthen the quality of life of our community.
TDOT to suspend construction for Memorial Day
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Friday, May 28 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel in the state this Memorial Day weekend.
“Suspending construction-related lane closures during the Memorial Day weekend will lessen congestion and delays on Tennessee’s major highways,” said Commissioner Clay Bright. “We want to do our part to help everyone have an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend and keep traffic flowing as smoothly and efficiently as possible.”
Motorists may still encounter some lane closures or restrictions while traveling through long-term construction projects. In addition, drivers should be aware that reduced speed limits will be in effect in work zones. Drivers convicted of speeding through work zones where workers are present face a fine of up to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums.
“We’re asking motorists to drive safely this Memorial Day weekend,” Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long said. “Traffic is picking back up and with it speeding and distracted driving crashes. State Troopers will work to enforce traffic laws to reduce crashes and traffic fatalities across the state.”
AAA estimates nearly 37 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day holiday, 60% more than last year, still almost six million fewer than pre-pandemic. Over 776,000 Tennesseans plan to travel, with more than 687,000 driving to their Memorial Day destinations.
From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any landline or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel. As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.
Memorial Day celebration in Manchester
There will be a Memorial Day celebration on Saturday, May 29th at 6 pm. This event will be hosted by the Coffee County Veterans Association. The celebration will take place at the Manchester Courthouse on the square. Limited seating will be available, so those wishing to attend are advised to bring a lawn chair.
Multiple COVID-19 pop-up vaccination sites available in Coffee County this week
Those wishing to receive COVID-19 vaccination in Coffee County will have multiple opportunities to do so this week.
Wednesday
Manchester Health Department 9:00-11:00
Tullahoma Health Department 9:00-11:00
Southern Family Markets 3:00-6:00
Thursday
Manchester Health Department 9:00-11:00
Tullahoma Health Department 1:30-3:30
Southern Family Markets 11:00-2:00
Mid Tenn Turf 2:00-4:00
Friday
Manchester Health Department 7:00-9:00
Tullahoma Health Department 7:00-9:00
*Marcrom’s Pharmacy has appointments and walk-ins available every Monday and Friday.
