Coffee County has been added to the top 25 counties to raise a family in Tennessee according to Stacker. Coffee County was ranked #24 in Tennessee. Items like average rent, top public schools, top private schools, and more went into deciding the list. Population: 55,209– Median home value: $141,900 (68% own)– Median rent: $737 (32% rent)– Median household income: $50,351– Top public schools: New Union Elementary School (A-), Tullahoma High School (B+), Robert E. Lee Elementary School (B+)– Top private schools: St. Paul the Apostle School (unavailable), Temple Baptist Christian School (unavailable), Tullahoma Christian Academy (unavailable)– Top places to live:...

Each Food Lion location will host open interviews on Wednesday, June 16, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 – 7 p.m. Applicants can simply walk into their nearest Food Lion during one of these times and meet with a member of the store leadership team to discuss available opportunities at that store.The positions available vary by store; however, they may include a mix of full-time, part-time and seasonal positions in roles and departments across the store. The positions offer competitive wages and flexible scheduling opportunities.A list of all Food Lion locations can be found at foodlion.com/stores[1]. Candidates unable to attend the hiring event and still...

The City of Manchester will once again celebrate Independence Day with a party at Rotary Park on July 4!  There will be a cover band performing from 7-9 p.m. at Rotary Amphitheater next to the Manchester Recreation Center. The band is “7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience.”  Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. and will be shot from the field across from the Manchester Recreation Center at 557 N. Woodland St., providing for multiple viewing points in the city.  The entertainment and fireworks are free to the public. Concessions and vendors may be on site for a...

Doak Road will be closed from June 8th through June 23rd to all thru traffic because of construction. It will be closed from Belmar Road to Tanglewood Drive. If you live in that area, you will still be able to receive trash and mail...

The Tennessee Department of Health announced a receipt of a $38.8 million award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address COVID-19 health disparities. The two-year, non-research grant is funded through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.“We know COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted communities of color and vulnerable populations in Tennessee,” said Kimberly Lamar, PhD, assistant commissioner, Division of Health Disparities Elimination. “We are appreciative of this award and believe it will be a great investment for Tennesseans as we continue our work to address health inequities. The funding will be used to implement a...

Gas prices across Tennessee increased by a penny, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.88 which is 17 cents more than one month ago and nearly $1.10 more than one year ago. Coffee County’s average is $2.89, and the national average is $3.05. This makes Tennessee 17 cents below the national average and Coffee County 16 cents below the national average.“We expect this week’s demand number to increase as it will reflect Memorial Day holiday weekend travel, but it’s not likely to lead to an increase in gas prices for the majority of motorists,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA...

Motlow State Community College is excited to announce a return to normal student and staff activities on all its campuses. The College recently moved to Pandemic Level 1, allowing it to open its campuses completely to students, staff, and visitors. All student support services are now fully open. Walk-in service is available. Students are welcome to but are no longer required to make appointments for support. Libraries are open and computer labs are becoming available. Testing, counseling, and tutoring are also open on campus. Yet, all of these services will continue to also be available to students online for...

Bedford County patrol deputies responded to a call of a shooting on Whitaker road in the Wheel community At 2:59 Monday morning.  A female was found with a gunshot wound to the head. She survived her injuries. There were also three other individuals in the vehicle.  An adult male and two small children. After further investigation, it was determined that Gulberto Olascoaga of Lewisburg, TN fired multiple gunshots into the vehicle. Members of the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division obtained warrants on Olascoaga for 4 counts of Attempted First Degree Murder. Olascoaga is currently being held in Bedford County...