Coffee County Central High School will return to a traditional graduation ceremony this year after COVID-19 led to vehicle parades for the class of 2020 and 2021. The concept of the parade was so well liked, however, there will still be a senior parade. The senior parade will be Monday, May 23. It will leave Coffee County Central High School at 6 p.m. and finish at Carden-Jarrell Field behind Raider Academy for “senior sunset” festivities. The parade route is as follows: Leaving CHS at 6 p.m. and traveling on State Route 55 toward Raider Academy. Turn left on US...

You can help the Dream for Weave Foundation! All donations to this 501c3 are tax deductible. Donations are used to purchase athletic equipment for athletes in need, pay entry fees and camp fees for athletes in need and to fund our scholarsihp program. Send checks to : Dream for Weave Foundation | 1030 Oakdale St., Manchester, TN. 37355. Direct questions to 931-409-2215. ______________________________________________ Approximately 300 people packed the inaugural Thundie Sports Awards Saturday night (May 21, 2022) at First Baptist Church Gymnasium. Presented by the Dream for Weave Foundation, in partnership with Thunder Radio and presenting sponsor Al White...

Coffee County Central High School will return to a conventional graduation ceremony this year after COVID-19 led to vehicle parades for the class of 2020 and 2021. The concept of the parade was so well liked, however, there will still be a senior parade. The senior parade will be Monday, May 23. It will leave Coffee County Central High School at 6 p.m. and finish at Carden-Jarrell Field behind Raider Academy for “senior sunset” festivities. The parade route is as follows: Leaving CHS at 6 p.m. and traveling on State Route 55 toward Raider Academy. Turn left on US...

Tennessee Department of Health and Substance Abuse has announced that last month’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Tennessee collected over 18,000 pounds of prescription medication by 102 participating agencies. Drug coalitions say that you should not throw unwanted medications in the trash or flush them down the drain. You can dispose of unwanted medications at any drug coalition dropbox, which can be found at the Manchester Police Department in...

Tennessee nonfarm employment has fully rebounded from the pandemic, surpassing pre-pandemic levels of employment with 45,500 more people holding jobs now than in February 2020.  The Tennessee Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report issued by Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s office shows that state unemployment dropped to 3.2%, below the national rate of 3.6%. “Employment exceeding pre-pandemic levels is an important milestone for our state,” said Secretary Hargett. “It reflects Tennessean’s resilience and our leaders’ commitment to a business-friendly environment that encourages investment and job growth. As the economy resets, we are seeing more companies choosing to make Tennessee...

State Rep. Rush Bricken, R-Tullahoma, announced the General Assembly has successfully reduced the $10 fee for charitable filings through June 30, 2023. The reduced fees will save Tennessee non-profits an estimated $2.1 million. The legislation extends a reduction to all fees charged under the Charitable Solicitations and Gaming Act to $10 for the 2022 fiscal year.   Charitable filing fees typically range from $50 to $240.   “Tennesseans are incredibly generous, and the donations they give to non-profits across our state each year deserve to stay with those important organizations,” Bricken said. “I was proud to sponsor this legislation to...

PRESS RELEASE Your Coffee County Veterans Association (CCVA) will again proudly host itsannual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30th, 2022 on Manchester Square.The ceremony will commence at 11 AM. The public, especially school-age children, are encouraged to attend andlearn that freedom is not free; that a dear price has been paid; and thatthe liberties we enjoy should never be taken for granted. Attendees are asked to bring a folding chair, as limited seating will beavailable. There is no cost for attendance, and CCVA never solicitsdonations at its events. Additional details will be published once confirmed. Updated information canalso...

Manchester will be the second community in Tennessee to play host to a global youth entrepreneurship program that teaches leadership and business skills by encouraging children to launch a lemonade business – the program is simply called “Lemonade Day.” Manchester Chamber of Commerce is working in partnership with the Manchester City Schools to allow fourth grade students to study material, develop individual business plans and, for a day, run a lemonade stand at various locations in Manchester. Each group will develop their own products, plans and pricing. Everyone in Manchester is encouraged to participate by visiting one of the...