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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tennessee gas prices are down by nearly two cents on the week as over 687,000 Tennesseans prepare to hit the road for Memorial Day. Gas Price average is now $2.88 which is 18 cents more than one month ago and $1.18 more than one year ago.  Coffee County is 22 cents below national average and 10 cents below the state average.“Tennesseans planning to take a road trip this weekend for Memorial Day will see the most expensive prices at the pump since 2014,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “We’ve seen gas prices stabilize following the Colonial Pipeline shutdown, however,...

Secretary of State Tre Hargett is issuing a warning statement to business owners across Tennessee, advising them of a scam that has recently resurfaced targeting businesses with a fake mailer from a company that goes by two names: “Tennessee Certificate Service” and “TN Certificate of Existence Filing Company.”“Our Division of Business Services and myself personally have been hearing multiple complaints from business owners across Tennessee about these misleading mailers,” said Secretary Hargett. “We have seen scams like this before, with similar deceptive language that implies that businesses must have a certificate of existence to complete its formation or to fully...