After months of planning, the first few days of early voting for the Aug. 6. State and Federal Primary, Coffee County General, and Cities of Manchester and Tullahoma election is off to a safe and secure start in Coffee County. “Our staff has been working diligently to prepare for this election. We have ensured our polling locations have room for social distancing and have taken other measures to protect voters and poll officials.” said Andy Farrar the Coffee County Administrator of Elections. “It is great to see all of our plans in action and I encourage voters to take...

During these challenging times, many Tennesseans can use some extra money. The Tennessee Department of Treasury Unclaimed Property Division returned over 59,000 claims, totaling $62.5 million, to the rightful owners during fiscal year 2020. The Unclaimed Property Division is a consumer protection program of the Tennessee Department of Treasury that works to reunite the millions of missing dollars turned over every year with its rightful owners. As of June 30, 2020, there is $1.08 billion waiting to be claimed. From July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, about $62.5 million was returned by the Unclaimed Property Division to the...

Parents of students who will attend the Coffee County School System for the 2020-2021 school year who are new to the system are encouraged to setup bus service as soon as possible. Students who will need bus service should contact the school’s transportation department at 931-723-5157 to set up their bus service as fast as they can. The first abbreviated day for students in Coffee County Schools will be Aug. 3. The first full day will be Aug 5. . Kill 99.999 % of bacteria in 2 minutesMost Awesome Cleaning Co. has a special machine that kills 99.999 percent...

The enumerators for the United States Census (otherwise known as door knockers) will finally start hitting the streets after a delay due to COVID-19. According to Census officials, door knockers will hit the streets beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 11 here in Coffee County. If you have yet to self-respond to the 2020 Census, you can expect workers to visit your home in an attempt to get the most accurate count possible. All door-knockers will have proper badge identification with a phone number to call for verification. You can still complete your Census online by clicking here and avoid a...

One person is in custody and another has died as the result of an alleged shooting that took place in Tullahoma Saturday evening. According to Tullahoma Police, officers responded to Ada Ferrell Apartment complex at 8:12 p.m. Saturday after 911 received multiple calls regarding people shooting guns at the apartment complex. Officers arrived to find a male victim with apparent gunshot wounds in the parking lot. Officers were able to identify a nearby white male who was armed. Officers detained the male, later identified as Norman Paul Adams, Jr., age 62. According to statements from those at the scene,...

Coffee County ranks 25th among Tennessee’s 95 counties in terms of household median income, according to a recent analysis by New York Financial tech company SmartAsset. The study reveals that the average median income is $46,614 in Coffee County, with an average cost of living around $29,926. Surrounding Coffee County, Grundy County ranked 91st in the state with an average median income of $31,919 against an average cost of living at $30,090. Other nearby counties include Franklin County, which ranks 23rd, Warren County ranks 71st, Cannon County 19th, Bedford County 22nd, Moore County 14th and Rutherford County 3rd. Not...

Active COVID-19 cases in Coffee County continue a steady increase, now at 79 according to the Tennessee Department of Health. Since testing began in March, there have been 205 total cases with 126 recoveries, leaving 79 total active cases. To date, there have been zero deaths in Coffee County. Statewide, there are approximately 32,180 active cases. There have been a total of 78,970 confirmed cases since testing began. There have been 45,974 recoveries and 816 confirmed deaths. To date, there have been 3,712...

Several national retailers with locations in Manchester or near Manchester are now requiring face coverings to shop in their stores. Many of these mandates take place this week, while a few took effect late last week. Here is a list: Publix: With a nearby location in Tullahoma. Beginning Tuesday, July 21, all shoppers will need face coverings. Walgreens: With a location in Manchester, Tullahoma and most surrounding cities, Walgrens will require face coverings beginning Monday, July 20. Walmart: With a location in Manchester, Tullahoma and most surrounding cities, Walmart will require face coverings beginning Monday, July 20. Target: The...