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Tuesday is first official day of Fall
Tuesday, Sept. 22 is the first official day of fall, and it feels like it with high temperatures forecast in the low 70s. In case you were wondering, we are 65 days away from Thanksgiving and 94 day away from Christmas. For all of you longing for a return to warmer weather, we are 119 day away from the official start of Spring...
Grundy Co. halts inmate visitation due to COVID-19
Grundy County Sheriff Clint Shrum has announced that due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Grundy County, inmate visitation at the jail will be suspended through the end of September. “The health of our staff, inmates and visitors is important,” the sheriff’s department said in a statement. “We do not have any cases in the jail and prefer to keep it that...
Motlow joins MTSU, Columbia State for $300K grant
Attracting future students to agriculture and MTSU’s Fermentation Science program — that’s the objective of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture grant collaboration between Motlow, Columbia State, and MTSU. It’s a three-year, $300,000 grant proposed by MTSU’s Tony Johnston, who is partnering with Motlow Chemistry Instructor Nathan Fisher and Columbia State’s Karen Kendall-Fite, with faculty from all three schools participating. “Our collaboration in this grant award is part of a larger, long-term vision. We are very intentional about our plan to introduce a variety of Fermentation and Distillery Science learning opportunities,” said Motlow President Dr. Michael Torrence. “Our vision...
Gas prices in Coffee Co. remain below state, national averages
The Tennessee gas price average remains unchanged from last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.94 which is three cents more than one month ago and 46 cents less than one year ago. In Coffee County, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is now $1.92, according to AAA. This is two cents below the state average and is well below the national average of $2.18. “We are heading into the fall driving season where we typically see a drop in demand due to fewer road trips. A continued drop in demand should lead...
Coffee County Fair continues Tuesday with handstamp rides, more entertainment
The Coffee County Fair continues on Tuesday, Sept. 22. On Tuesday, rides are available with a $20 handstamp. Tuesday’s entertainment in the grandstands is American Superstars, as Nick Datillo performs a tribute to some of the greatest artists of our time from Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly, Elvis and The Beach Boys. The Coffee County Fair is located at 99 Lakeview Dr. The fair runs through Saturday, Sept....
Tennessee unemployment falls by 1.2% in August
The statewide unemployment rate for Tennessee decreased in August as more Tennesseans continue to return to the workforce, according to the latest data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate in August dropped to 8.5%, down 1.2 percentage points from the previous month’s revised rate of 9.7%. The new rate is a staggering 7 percentage points lower than it was in April at the height of the unemployment spike due to COVID-19 business closures. One year ago, the August statewide unemployment rate was 3.4%, 5.1 percentage points lower than the current...
State announces new guidelines for visitation at long-term care facilities
The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified Command Group last week announced three new initiatives to enhance the well-being and quality of life of Tennesseans in long-term health care facilities. These efforts include expanding options for visitation, relaxing restrictions for resident interactions within LTCFs and the formation of the Tennessee COVID-19 Long-Term Care Task Force. “The health and safety of vulnerable Tennesseans, especially our long-term care residents, remains our top priority, and our comprehensive and persistent efforts to protect this population from COVID-19 have saved lives,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “It’s time to...
Monday opening night at Coffee County Fair
(Pictured above is Macy Tabor (center) and Second Fret. They will play at 7:30 p.m. Monday night at the Coffee County Fair. ) Monday, Sept. 21 is opening night at the annual Coffee County Fair. Admission price is reduced for Monday, as cost of entry is $3 at the gate for ages 6 and up. Ride is tickets only on Monday night. There will be entertainment Monday night, including Duck River Dance at 6:30 p.m. at the grandstand and local musical talent Macy Tabor and Second Fret will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. The Coffee County Fairgrounds are...
