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. Everyone in Manchester is encouraged to participate by visiting one of the stands. There will be Lemonade Stands at the following locations...

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...

Two people have been arrested and charged with arson, among other things, in connection with the Woodland Plaza Fire on March 21 in Manchester that destroyed multiple businesses. According to Manchester Police Department officials, they identified two individuals who were responsible for the fire. Additionally, they determined that prior to the fire a burglary was allegedly committed at the business of Greg Green Photography. A sealed indictment was issued on May 10, 2022 by the Coffee County grand jury for Zackery Meeks and Stacy Caldwell. On Wednesday, May 11, investigators located Caldwell at her residence in Manchester. Investigators located...

The 18th annual Dusty Elam Foundation Benefit is set for Saturday, May 14 at the Elam Farm – 5223 Woodbury Highway just outside of Manchester. There will be food, fun and games to go along with a live auction and a musical contest – Dusty’s Voice Music Competition. Also at the annual event will be field events, inflatables a dunking booth and face painting. Single tickets are $25 and 5 tickets are $100. Kids 12 and under are free – cost of food included with your ticket. Gates open at noon, live auction starts at 2 and Dusty’s Voice...

The 100th class at Tullahoma High School and the first-ever seniors at the Tullahoma Virtual Academy will celebrate at Wilkins Stadium on Friday when graduation ceremonies get underway at 7:30 p.m. If weather becomes an issue, the ceremony will be moved to inside the THS gymnasium. In preparation for graduation, all seniors received eight tickets in case the ceremony is relocated. Those tickets will only be needed if graduation takes place inside the gymnasium. Friday evening’s ceremony will get underway, with the 251 graduates making their way to their seats before the Pledge of Allegiance. Tullahoma High School Principal...

Coffee County Education Foundation recently presented a $5,000 check to the Coffee County Middle School to go toward an outdoor classroom. The CCEF supports many programs of Coffee County Schools through donations from the community. For more information about donating to the foundation, see Coffee County Schools website at coffeecountyschools.com. Pictured are CCEF Board Members Brent Parsley and BrendaBrown,  CCMS Principal Jimmy Anderson,  CCEF Board Members Barbara Arp andRonnie Gray, and CCSS Director of Schools Dr. Charles...

Two people have been arrested and charged with arson, among other things, in connection with the Woodland Plaza Fire on March 21 in Manchester that destroyed multiple businesses. According to Manchester Police Department officials, they identified two individuals who were responsible for the fire. Additionally, they determined that prior to the fire a burglary was allegedly committed at the business of Greg Green Photography. A sealed indictment was issued on May 10, 2022 by the Coffee County grand jury for Zackery Meeks and Stacy Caldwell. On Wednesday, May 11, investigators located Caldwell at her residence in Manchester. Investigators located...

Warmer weather means fun in the sun and opening day for the Manchester Recreation Center outdoor pool is coming soon. The center announced that opening day will be Thursday, May 26. The pool will be open every day from noon until 4:30 p.m. and then again from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 21. Manchester Recreation Center located at 557 N. Woodland St. in...