Crews with the Manchester Fire and Rescue Department responded to a structure fire at 509 Ramsey St. on Wednesday.
Firefighters battled the blaze and temperatures with a heat index in the 100s.
Firefighters found smoke coming out of the garage area and the front of the home when they arrived. At that time, firefighters attacked the fire in the kitchen area of the home, where most of the fire was contained.
No injuries were reported – not even heat-related illness.
MFD was assisted by the Coffee County EMS, Manchester Police Department and Coffee county Communications. Duck River crews secured the electric meter and crews shut off water to the home.
Cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to fire chief George Chambers.
BONNAROO TICKETS FOR LOCALS: click here to get them
Ticket for the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival remain on sale for the event and those living in Coffee County can purchase tickets at a discounted rate through Thunder Radio.
Local discounted tickets are available for $304.14 after service charges, fees and taxes. Four day GA parking passes are also available for $138.45. A GA car camping / parking pass is available for $81.71.
Different from past years, anyone wishing to purchase tickets through the local discount can do so from their own devices. There is no need to come to the Thunder Radio studio. In fact, there are no tickets available at the actual station.
To purchase your ticket, visit this Bonnaroo ticketing website by clicking here. Once on that local ticket website, use the promo code ROOLOCAL756 to get the local discount. (YOU MUST USE THE LINK ABOVE AND YOU MUST USE THE PROMO CODE TO GET THE DISCOUNT). If you have questions, email josh.peterson.wmsr@gmail.com or call 931-728-1320 between 8 am and 5 pm. In order to receive the discounted price, purchaser must have a zip code within Coffee County. Anyone attempting to purchase outside the county will have their purchase cancelled. Limit 4 GA admission tickets per purchase.
The festival is set to be held Thursday, June 16, through Sunday, June 19.
Headliners this year include Tool, J. Cole and Stevie Nicks.
Manchester Police remind citizens what roads to avoid during Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo 2022 officially begins Thursday, June 16, 2022. After not hosting the festival since 2019 (COVID / Flooding), locals seem to be out of practice regarding traffic patterns and the many newcomers who have moved to Manchester have not experienced the festival.
Traffic is generally heaviest on Wednesday and early Thursday before the festival begins.
Manchester Police Department released the following information reminding motorists what areas to avoid:
**Powers Road will be closed to all traffic, except for those that have an ID showing their address in that area. If you live on Powers Road, you will need to access your residence from McKellar Drive. New Bushy Branch Road (from Powers Road to Shed Road) will remain closed throughout the weekend.
**Kimberly Lane will be closed. If you live on Kimberly Lane you will be required to show proof of residency. All other traffic on Kimberly Lane is strictly event traffic.
**Campground Road (past KOA Campground) is closed to thru traffic.
**Per usual, you can expect heavy, congested traffic in the areas near Walmart and on McMinnville Highway and Ragsdale Road. Generally, the immediate secondary roads to these areas are open, but heavy traffic is likely present.
Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will be responsible for all exit ramps on Interstate 24. The MPD is dedicated to minimizing the inconvenience for our residents. If you have additional questions, you can call 728-9555 and request to speak to an on duty supervisor. As always, plan accordingly and allow yourself a few extra minutes for travel. Thank you for your understanding.
Thunder Radio Father’s Day Giveaway – deadline to register is noon Thursday (June 16)
Thunder Radio Father’s Day Giveaway registration continues this week with the deadline to enter set for noon on Thursday, June 17.
There are plenty of goodies up for grabs this year for the winner. One lucky person will walk away with over $700 worth of prizes from Thunder Radio – Manchester, Tennessee’s Community Radio Station. Up for grabs will be a set of 4 ticket to watch the Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks on July 30. Also in the prize back are 4 unlimited passes to Lake Winnie, 4 passes to Beech Bend Park and 4 passes to Dog Days of Summer Motocross event coming to Altamont in July.
Click here to fill out the registration form. Registration is free.
Cannon County authorities need help identifying female subject
Cannon County Sheriff’s Department officials are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a female subject who is wanted for questioning. SEE PHOTO BELOW.
If you know this person, call 615-563-1000.
Deadline to register to vote for August election fast approaching
Those wishing to vote in the upcoming August election will need to get registered soon.
The deadline to register is Tuesday, July 5.
Early voting will be July 15th through the 30th, with election day on Thursday, August 4.
Those wishing to register to vote can do so in person at the Coffee County Election Commission Office, which is in the administrative plaza at 1329 McArthur St. You can also register online by clicking here.
The August 4th election will include County General Election, Manchester municipal along with the state and federal primary elections.
Races of note
A few winners from the May 3 primary will square off against Independent candidates in August who were not on the May 3 ballot; while others will be Republican and Democratic winners from May 3 facing each other. Some winners from May 3 are unopposed and a lock for winning in August.
Republican candidate for Coffee County Mayor Judd Matheny, who ran unopposed in the primary, will face off against Independent candidate Margaret Cunningham in August for the county’s top seat.
Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin, who defeated challenger Alethia Rawn in the May 3 primary will face two challengers. Independent candidates Brandon Tomberlin and Danny Ferrell will each be seeking the highest law enforcement spot in the county – you will see all three on the ballot with the option to select one.
Longtime County Clerk Teresa McFadden (I) will be challenged by Republican Melissa Anderson (R) in August.
Road Superintendent Benton Bartlett beat Republican challenger Scott Hansert in the May 3 primary and will now face Democratic primary winner Ronnie Watts, who ran unopposed.
There are a couple of Coffee County Commission seats that will see challenges in August. In District 2, Republican primary winners Joey Hobbs and Claude Morse will face Democratic primary winner Mike Stein. The top two vote-getters will serve as commissioners.
In District 5, Republican primary winners Missy Deford and Tim Morris will face off against Democratic primary winner Bonnie Gamble. The top two vote-getters will serve as commissioners.
And in District 7, Republican primary winner Tina Reed will face Democratic candidates Rosemary Crabtree and Jackie Duncan. The top two vote-getters will serve as commissioners.
Also coming up in August will be City of Manchester Mayor and Aldermen elections. City Mayor Marilyn Howard will be running unopposed.
Three Manchester alderman seats will expire in August. Aldermen Bill Nickels, Mark Messick and Roxanne Patton will all see their terms expire in August. Only Messick is seeking re-election.
Eight candidates have filed petitions to run for Manchester alderman – they include Messick, Julie Anderson, David Bradley, Helen Debellis, Joey Hobbs, Claude Morse, Donny Parsley and James Threet.
Also, alderman Chris Elam has resigned his spot with two years remaining on his term. Therefore, the aldermanic candidate receiving the fourth most votes will take Elam’s spot and serve the remainder of his term.
CLICK HERE to see a full sample ballot for the Aug. 4 election.
Bonnaroo tickets remain on sale at discounted price for local residents
Gates for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival are now open.
Meanwhile, ticket will-call pickup will be located at Coffee County Central High School from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, this includes will-call for people who purchased discounted local tickets through Thunder Radio.
This year’s attendance is expected to be about half of the normal capacity. According to event organizers with C3 Presents, this year’s attendance will be down versus the usual crowds that can reach around an estimated 100,000 strong.
Tickets do remain on sale for the event and those living in Coffee County can purchase tickets at a discounted rate through Thunder Radio.
Local discounted tickets are available for $304.14 after service charges, fees and taxes. Four day GA parking passes are also available for $138.45. A GA car camping / parking pass is available for $81.71.
Different from past years, anyone wishing to purchase tickets through the local discount can do so from their own devices. There is no need to come to the Thunder Radio studio. In fact, there are no tickets available at the actual station.
To purchase your ticket, visit this Bonnaroo ticketing website by clicking here. Once on that local ticket website, use the promo code ROOLOCAL756 to get the local discount. If you have questions, email josh.peterson.wmsr@gmail.com. In order to receive the discounted price, purchaser must have a zip code within Coffee County. Anyone attempting to purchase outside the county will have their purchase cancelled. Limit 4 GA admission tickets per purchase.
The festival is set to be held Thursday, June 16, through Sunday, June 19.
Headliners this year include Tool, J. Cole and Stevie Nicks.
Rawn to serve as new SRO at Westwood Middle
Manchester Police Department has announced that Alethia Rawn will be the newest School Resource Officer for Westwood Middle School.
Rawn previously served as the SRO for the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department at North Coffee Elementary.
Rawn replaces Leah Carrick at Westwood, who chose to to move to a patrol position within the department.
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department has not yet announced a replacement for Rawn at North Coffee. One is expected to be named later this summer.
Warren County Sheriff’s Department warns of counterfeit bills being passed
The Warren County Sheriff’s Department is issuing a warning to everyone in the area regarding counterfeit bills. The department is encouraging everyone to take extra precaution when receiving cash for business transactions because counterfeit bills have been located.
The department said it has received reports of fake bills actually being passed in the area.
Anyone with information or concerns should contact the Warren Co. sheriff’s department by calling 668-7000. In Coffee County, alert authorities at 931-728-9555.
Sheriff’s Department issues statement on Bonnaroo traffic; roads to avoid
Traffic from the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival began causing some issues on Tuesday (June 14, 2022), especially on roads near the festival grounds.
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department issued the following statement on social media:
Due to the Bonnaroo Event take all necessary precautions to avoid the following roads:
New Bushy Branch (closed)
Shed Road (closed)
Ragsdale Road ( at times will be blocked) If you live in the area use Taylor Road to Hwy 55.
The section of Ragsdale from Taylor will be high in event traffic
We will assist all we can to get you to and from your location. Please be patient. The EVENT changes the plan routinely and causes all of us problems. The Coffee County Sheriffs Office, Manchester Police Department, and Emergency Services are committed to Our CITIZENS.
Traffic will continue to flow into the festival grounds Wednesday and Thursday. Music begins on Thursday and runs through Sunday night.
