Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Nationwide, more than 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur during what’s called the “100 Deadliest Days” – a period that runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  For every mile driven, new teen drivers (ages 16-17 years old) are three times more likely to be involved in a deadly crash compared to adults. Now that school is out for summer, these inexperienced teen drivers will have more time to spend on the road. That means more time driving at...

The Winchester Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying the individual in the photos below. The individual in question was traveling in the white SUV. If you may know the identity of the individual please contact Detective Ryan Fuller at 931-967-3840. You may also report anonymously to Crimestoppers at...

Thunder Radio political forum for the upcoming August General Election will be held on Thursday, July 14th. In a format similar to past years, Thunder Radio will welcome candidates involved in contested races. Some races will include a debate-style format, while others will include candidate speeches. Specific details will be released soon. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at The Church at 117 – an event facility located in downtown Manchester. Early voting for the August 4 election begins on July 15 and runs through July 30. The Thunder Radio political forum is open...

Whether or not the City of Manchester will push forward with a plan to hire a city manager for the first time since 2002 is yet to be seen. But, apparently, at least one person wants that job. Josh Ray, the former city manager in Shelbyville (among other places), has expressed interest in the position, according to an email Ray sent to Manchester Mayor Marilyn Howard on May 5. However, the city hasn’t actually posted that it is hiring for such a position, though talk has been underway for several years now and has recently gained more traction. Ray...

Tennessee gas prices began to stabilize over last week, providing drivers with a small respite from additional increases at the pump ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Even with a bit of stabilization, drivers still paid the highest gas prices ever recorded for Memorial Day this year. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $4.28 which is nearly 39 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.41 more than one year ago.   The average price in Coffee County is $4.20 per gallon, which is 8 cents below the state average and 42 cents below the national average, which has reached $4.62. The most expensive gas...

On May 21st, United Way of Highway 55 held their inaugural fundraiser on BBQ Hill overlooking the Jack Daniels distillery. A limited number of tickets were sold, and this event was one of only two outside organizational events in 2022 scheduled on BBQ Hill. Over 160 people attended, and the evening consisted of an upscale dinner, live entertainment by Utopia, and silent auction. National Aerospace Solutions supported the event as the Diamond Sponsor and Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital as the Platinum Sponsor. United Way of Hwy 55 Director, Ashley Abraham, explains “This night would not have been possible without each...

City of Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet in a special called work session Tuesday, May 31. Top on the list of items to be discussed will be the possibility of moving forward with a city manager – a long discussed item of business. Below is the full agenda. The work session will start at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall: 200 W. Fort St. The public is invited to attend. MTAS discussion regarding City Manager/Chief of Operations position: 2022-2023 Budget: Water/Sewer Commission salary recommendation: Transition plans for City Attorney...

The 2021-22 school year marked the third successful year of the Coffee County Sheriff Explorer Program. The program is hosted at the Coffee County Middle School. The program stems from a partnership between the Coffee County Schools, the Coffee County Sheriff’s department, and the Boy Scouts of America. It is the only program of its kind in the area for middle school students. This year Explorers learned law enforcement radio communications, elements of a crime, traffic stop techniques, defensive tactics, handcuffing and arrest techniques, among other things. Explorer Post 1935 is named to honor the sacrifice of Deputy Ben...