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Running list of area cancellations and postponements
Postponements and cancellations of events (if you know of more postponements or cancellations, email wmsr@thunder1320.com Children’s Advocacy Center – is postponing its April 2 Party with a Purpose annual fundraiser. Makeup date TBD. Walmart changing hours – Beginning Sunday, March 15, Walmart announced that all store locations in the US are altering hours. Stores that are normally open 24 hours, including Manchester and Tullahoma stores, will now be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. until further notice. This move is to help the store restock products and sanitize stores. Publix to alter store hours – The store chain...
39 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tennessee; CDC recommends cancelling events with 50+ for 8 weeks
As of Sunday, there were 39 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tennessee, the most in Davidson County with 17, and 14 in Williamson County. There was also one case in neighboring Rutherford County. If you suspect you are experiencing symptoms of coronavirus, TDH encourages you to call your healthcare provider or hospital before traveling to help them take the proper steps to care for you. Unity Medical Center in Manchester does have the capability to test for the virus. Unity Medical Center can be reached at (931) 728-6354. US Centers for Disease Control published interim guidance Sunday with recommendations...
Sunday fire in Manchester displaces 2 families
Two Manchester families have been displaced after a fire on Sunday left their home a total loss. Manchester Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 808 Madison St. at noon Sunday to find a fully involved fire at the mobile home residence. All residents were out of the home and no injuries were reported. Manchester Fire Department crews were able to quickly knock down the fire, but the home was a total loss, according to Manchester Fire Department Chief George Chambers. Two families were displaced and the American Red Cross was called to help secure lodging for the...
Local Prep Sports Contests are Suspended
With the closing of the Coffee County and Manchester City School Systems on Sunday afternoon, decisions have to be made regarding extracurricular activities, including sports. Manchester City Schools have announced that all games and practices are suspended for the week of March 16th thru March 20th. The Coffee County School System met on Monday morning and decided to suspend all extra-curricular activities; both practices and games. Thunder Radio will continue to follow this story and update you when practices and games...
Coffee County, Manchester, Tullahoma Schools shut down over coronavirus concern
The Coffee County, Manchester and Tullahoma 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,...
BREAKING – Coffee County Schools shut down
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...
Motlow to extend spring break, then go online only through April 5
LYNCHBURG, TN (March 13, 2020) – On Friday, March 13, 2020, Motlow State Community College announced that it will extend Spring Break for students through Sunday, March 22. Classes will resume in an online-only format beginning Monday, March 23, and continue online-only through Sunday, April 5, when an updated operational announcement will be made. The extension of Motlow’s Spring Break is for students only. Staff report to work in keeping with the instructions from their division leaders. The extension of Spring Break provides both students and the College the needed time to prepare for alternative delivery methods for classes...
Manchester Rec Center to cancel classes, postpone underwater egg hunt; center remains open
Following advice from public health professionals concerning the COVID-19 virus, the Manchester Recreation Center announced Friday that it is cancelling all group fitness classes, closing the casual care nursery and the youth wellness room from Monday, March 16 through March 21. The underwater egg hunt scheduled for March 21 has also been postponed until further notice. The department will evaluate on a weekly basis when to resume these activities. The recreation complex will be open on a regular schedule, unless the Manchester City Schools were to close for COVID-19 – the center will follow the school system’s lead. All...
