Manchester Police Department investigators discovered the body of a male near the area of McKellar St. and Powers Rd. near a bridge on Thursday. According to MPD investigator Brandon Tomberlin, no foul play is suspected. However, the situation remains under investigation. Tomberlin said the body has been sent to the state medical examiner’s office for an autopsy. Tomberlin said he and another investigator were performing a welfare check in the area after receiving a call concerned about the victim. Upon investigation, officers discovered the body. MPD officials have been able to make a positive identification and are in the...

Story and Photo by Susan Campbell, Thunder Radio The arrival of autumn and cooler weather is often accompanied by a multitude of outdoor festivals and events. While many events have been postponed or canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are still ample opportunities to enjoy all that fall has to offer. Here are a few area events scheduled for the upcoming weeks: Manchester Old Timers Day Old Timers Day began in 1963 as a sidewalk sale to entice shoppers to the downtown, and today that tradition continues on the first weekend in October each year. Events...

A court filing to seek temporary injunction against face covering requirements in the Coffee County Schools has been denied by Coffee County Circuit Court Judge Vanessa Jackson. The filing was originally made by Heather Murchison on behalf of her son, a freshman student at Coffee County Raider Academy, against the Coffee County Board of Education and Director of Schools Dr. Charles Lawson. In her ruling, Jackson noted: “Issuance of a preliminary injunction would not apply (to Murchison’s son) solely, but would in effect allow all students to ignore the mask policy, and thus create a greater risk of the...

Tullahoma Police Department officials are asking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest. According to TPD, this person was allegedly observed taking property from a local business on Sept. 19. The person in question is a white female. You can see photos below. Anyone with information should contact TPD detective Johnny Gore at 931-455-0530 ext. 131 or email...

In a brief statement issued Tuesday afternoon, Coffee County Schools Director Dr. Charles Lawson announced that the school system will continue with a “4-1” schedule after students return from fall break. This means students will continue to attend school in-person for four days and learn virtually on Fridays. “This is the same schedule that was utilized between Labor Day and fall break in which students were in the buildings Monday through Thursday and had a distance-learning day on Friday. Parent-choice virtual students who receive approval for the second quarter will engage in virtual studies all five days,” Lawson said....

“The Manchester, Tennessee Veterans of Foreign Wars All-American Post 10904 announced that the Vietnam Veterans Events, scheduled for mid-October, have been cancelled. This year would have been the third year for Vietnam Veterans to be honored with a special dinner, followed by a day of recognition and appreciation. Originally scheduled for late March, circumstances compelled VFW to reschedule events to October 8th for the dinner and October 10th for their day at the fairgrounds. Out of an abundance of caution, however, and in recognition of many Vietnam Veterans’ health concerns, the events for 2020 have been cancelled completely, organizers...

In a brief statement issued Tuesday afternoon, Coffee County Schools Director Dr. Charles Lawson announced that the school system will continue with a “4-1” schedule after students return from fall break. This means students will continue to attend school in-person for four days and learn virtually on Fridays. “This is the same schedule that was utilized between Labor Day and fall break in which students were in the buildings Monday through Thursday and had a distance-learning day on Friday. Parent-choice virtual students who receive approval for the second quarter will engage in virtual studies all five days,” Lawson said....

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announced Tuesday that the dates for the 2021 festival have been pushed back. Originally scheduled for June like normal, Bonnaroo announced that the 2021 festival will now take place Sept. 2-5. The only information provided by the festival for the change was that they are “navigating the best options to ensure we can be together on the farm in 2021.” The 2020 festival was cancelled altogether due to COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 festival will be the 19th festival. The festival started in 2002 and was held annually until this year. Enter to win a...