Beware Of Counterfeit Money

Local police would like to make area businesses aware of several counterfeit bills being passed over the weekend. Tullahoma Police Chief Paul Blackwell said his department has received multiple reports of counterfeit currency throughout the city at different locations. He urges businesses to be vigilant when accepting cash payments and mark all bills when possible.
According to police reports, five $20 bills were passed in Tullahoma during the weekend. They were passed at Mapco Mart on Lincoln Street, Domino’s Pizza on East Lincoln Street, Chef Lin Buffet on West Ogee Street and another one at Mapco on East Lincoln Street.
Manchester Police Department has also had several reports of counterfeit $20 bills being passed.
One individual told officers that he had been to Bonnaroo and after leaving he had made several purchases at businesses in the Manchester area.