Kenneth Huddleston Sr., best known simply as “KK,” passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022. He was 96 years old. Huddleston served in the United States Army, serving in World War II. Huddleston went on to serve as a Tennessee Highway Patrolman before retiring in 1980. Prior to retirement, in 1978, “K.K.” opened KK Pawn Shop of Manchester, Tennessee and it remains open today. Kenneth Huddleston Visitation for Mr. Huddleston will be held at Manchester Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, from 5-7PM. Funeral Services will be held, at the funeral home, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at...

Great Lakes Cheese in Manchester will be having a hiring blitz on July 9 of this year. This will be by appointment only. Anyone interested should pre-apply online to be considered for the July 9 event. Click here to apply online...

The City of Tullahoma has extended a burn ban within the city limits due to dry conditions. The Tullahoma Fire Department made the announcement on Wednesday (June 29, 2022). The city already had a burn ban in place. After discussion and consulting with the National Weather Service, Tullahoma officials decided to extend its current burn ban through and including July 1. This ban includes the use of fireworks. Tullahoma code allows for discharge of fireworks in the city limits from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. July 1-3 and 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on July 4. The current burn...

Manchester Parks and Recreation Department has announced its annual Independence Day celebration will be held on July 4th at Rotary Park. Provided for free will be live music and a spectacular fireworks show. Thunder Radio (107.9 FM, 1320 AM) will broadcast patriotic music to go along with fireworks at 9 p.m. The live music starts at 7 p.m. with The Spazmatics performing at Rotary Amphitheatre. There will be food trucks on site at Rotary Park to purchase meals, including Jefferson’s, Mercantile, El Oro Verde, Crazy Daisies, Common John Brewing Company, SnoBros, Ms. Pokey’s Lemonade and Bad Boys Bbq. The...

On June 18, a white male driving a newer, dark gray Dodge Ram pickup truck allegedly struck property owned by Twice the Ice of Manchester (Save A Lot shopping Center) and left the scene without reporting the accident. According to Twice the Ice, the truck struck property and caused over $700 in damage. (see photo below). If anyone can help identify this person or vehicle, please call investigator Bryan Eldridge at...

 The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 2-4. Operation Dry Water is a weekend of education and enforcement about the dangers of impaired boating throughout the state. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity. The TWRA is teaming with the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Operation Dry Water was started by the NASBLA in 2009. It has been a highly successful campaign drawing public attention to the dangers of boating under the influence (BUI). The TWRA will...

Tennesseans who want to cast a ballot in the Aug. 4 State and Federal Primary & State and County General Election must register or update their voter registration before the voter registration deadline on Tuesday, July 5.  “Going into this 4th of July holiday, I can’t think of a more patriotic thing to do than to register to vote,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “With our convenient online voter registration system, it’s never been easier or safer for Tennesseans to register to vote or update their registration.” Registering to vote, updating your address or checking your registration status...

As July 1, 2022 approaches, that means a laundry list of new laws hitting the books here in Tennessee. Below is a list of some new laws that take effect beginning July 1, 2022. SB 2153: Bans transgender females from participating in higher education female sports. HB 0210: Local school systems now have to post curriculum and curriculum changes at the beginning of each semester. HB 0215: Establishes the “Stopping Addiction and Fostering Excellence (SAFE) Act, which revises and enacts various provisions for alcohol and drug services in the state — including preventing treatment facilities from entering into agreements...