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Manchester limiting person-to-person contact at city hall
Beginning Tuesday, March 17th, all person to person contact for the City of Manchester offices is suspended at city hall till further notice. This includes Codes Department, Finance Department, I.S. Department, and Mayor’s Office; with the exception of the Water Collection and Police Department Lobbies that will remain open. Offices that are closed to the public at city hall will conduct business by phone and online. Essential City services will remain fully operational during this suspension. These departments include Water, Sanitation, and Public Works. The City of Manchester Police and Fire departments will continue to operate as usual. Mayor...
At recommendation of governor, Coffee County and Manchester schools extend closures; meal plans are available
Coffee County Schools and Manchester City Schools are joining many other systems in the state and have announced that both systems are extending their school closures through March 31. This is coming at the recommendation of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to help combat the potential spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19. For Manchester City Schools, nutrition services for children 18 and under will be available beginning March 17 from 9-11 a.m. at Westwood Elementary, College Street Elementary and Manchester Fire Station number 1 on Hillsboro Blvd, and Manchester Fire Station number 2 on Woodbury Highway. “While we value learning and...
Unity prepared to test for COVID-19
Although Unity Medical Center has not had any confirmed cases of COVID-19, hospital officials say it is capable of testing for it. Patients must meet the following guidelines that have been set by the CDC and the THA before receiving a test: 1. Contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case 2. Travel to a high-risk international or domestic location with evidence of widespread community transmission 3. Pregnant women or immunocompromised persons 4. High-risk occupation (healthcare worker, work with elderly/at-risk populations) 5. Severe pneumonia / acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) of unknown etiology IMPORTANT REMINDERS • Wash your hands often with...
Manchester postpones government commissions and committees
In a release from Manchester Mayor Lonnie Norman’s office on Monday, all City of Manchester Committee and Commission Meetings scheduled to meet in March are postponed until April meeting dates. This includes the Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for this evening Monday, March 16th, at 5:30 pm. Updated information can be found on the City of Manchester website www.cityofmanchestertn.com. We will adjust our response plans and operations based on State and Federal guidelines. In other city news, the Manchester Fire Department issued a release on Monday, saying that in an effort to protect firefighters...
Manchester City Schools, Coffee County Schools extending closure, will remain shuttered through March 31
Coffee County Schools and Manchester City Schools have announced both systems are extending their school closures through March 31, this coming at the recommendation of Governor Bill Lee to help combat potential spread of coronavirus. For Manchester City Schools, nutrition services for children 18 and under will be available beginning March 17 from 9 – 11 am at Westwood Elementary, College Street Elementary, Manchester Fire Station 1, and Manchester Fire Station 2. “While we value learning and academics for every student, we understand that student and family safety is the top priority,” said Dr. Joey Vaughn, director of Manchester...
Unity Medical Center prepared for COVID-19 testing
Although Unity Medical Center has not had any confirmed cases of COVID-19, the hospital is capable of testing for it, this according to a press release issued by the hospital Monday, March 16. Patients must meet the following guidelines that have been set by the CDC and the THA before receiving a test: 1. Contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case 2. Travel to a high-risk international or domestic location with evidence of widespread community transmission 3. Pregnant women or immunocompromised persons 4. High-risk occupation (healthcare worker, work with elderly/at-risk populations) 5. Severe pneumonia / acute respiratory distress syndrome...
Coffee County, Manchester, Tullahoma schools shut down over virus concerns
The Coffee County and Manchester City School Systems will be closing for an extended period of time due to concerns with the coronavirus. Both school systems will be closing between March 16 and March 20. Coffee County Director of Schools Dr. Charles Lawson released a statement Sunday. “The concern over the coronavirus is unprecedented. As a result, Coffee County Schools will be taking unprecedented action.” A decision regarding following weeks will be released on Friday, March 19 by noon from city schools and 3 p.m. from Coffee County Schools. “Closing schools will have an impact on working parents, will...
In-person court appearances halted across Tennessee
The Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court has declared a state of emergency for the Judicial Branch of the Tennessee government, effectively shutting down all in-person court proceedings in all state and local courts, including municipal, juvenile, general sessions, trial and appellate courts. These in-person proceedings are suspended beginning at close of business Friday, March 13 through Tuesday, March 31. This according to an order issued by Tennessee Supreme Court. Coffee County Circuit Court Clerk Heather Duncan told Thunder Radio News that court personnel and judges will remain in the building at the Coffee County Justice Center and...
