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Newell Brands to expand in Bedford County
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Newell Brands officials announced today that the company will expand in Shelbyville. The consumer goods manufacturer will create 115 new jobs and invest $11 million in Bedford County over the next five years. Newell Brands is a leading manufacturer and distributer of consumer goods including appliances and cookware, writing products, home fragrance and more. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries currently employ more than 1,000 Tennesseans across the state. Newell Brands plans on expanding its Shelbyville operations to keep up with growing demand. The company will...
Tennessee gas prices dip 16 cents in past month
Tennessee gas prices have dropped 16 cents in the last 30 days and are expected to trend even lower in the coming week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is $2.23 which is five cents cheaper than last week, 16 cents less than one month ago, and 20 cents more than one year ago. In Manchester, the lowest price as of Monday afternoon was $2.21 per gallon of regular unleaded. “Gas prices are pushing cheaper for two reasons: crude oil prices are $10 less a barrel than one month ago and U.S. gasoline stocks sit at an all-time record high,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto...
Manchester parks 1 of 8 in nation to get grant
The Manchester Parks and Recreation Department is one of only eight groups across the entire country to be awarded a grant from the National Recreation and Parks Association. This is a “Fit and Strong” grant that will pay for training the Manchester Recreation Department instructors and for materials to offer the program to the public for free. Fit and Strong Is designed for persons with lower extremity pain and stiffness. There are 24 classes at 90 minutes long – these include 60 minutes of physical activity and 30 minutes of group health education. These classes will start March 9....
Coffee County unemployment remains healthy, up slightly from prior year
New data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed the vast majority of counties in the state had unemployment rates below 5% during December 2019. In December 2019, unemployment rates compared with the previous month decreased in 12 counties, increased in 55 counties, and remained unchanged in 28 counties. In Coffee County, the unemployment rate was 3.2% for December, up slighty from the 3.1 percent in November and the 2.9 % from December of 2018. In comparison to surrounding counties, Franklin County unemployment for December was 3.4%, Warren County was 3.7%, Grundy County was...
Reward offered for dog shot in the face in Grundy County
This story may contain information too disturbing for some readers. Authorities are searching for the person or persons responsible for allegedly shooting a dog in the face. Members of the group “Dogs on Borrowed Time” were contacted Friday about a dog that was hurt near Clouse Hill Rd. in Grundy County. According to the veterinarian that cared for the dog, he had been shot in the face by a shotgun. Both eyes were non-functional and pellets were in his brain. The dog was euthanized by the veterinarian. A reward of $2,700 has been offered for information leading to the...
Monday is final day to register to vote in March primary
Monday, February 3 is the final day to register to vote if you plan to participate in the upcoming March 3 primary election. Coffee County voters voting in the Republican primary will be selecting a new General Sessions Judge to replace the late Tim Brock, who passed away late in 2019. The primary will also include the presidential candidates for the 2020 election. If you want to register, you can do so by clicking here. You can also visit your local election commission – in Coffee County that is at 1329 McArthur St. Suite 6. Early voting for the...
Manchester Chamber Gala 2020
The Manchester Chamber of Commerce held its 45th annual Awards Gala on January 23, 2020. Enjoy the...
Manchester fire crews extinguish vehicle fire on Hwy 55
Manchester Fire and Rescue Department responded to a vehicle fire on State Highway 55 shortly after noon on Thursday. Crews arrived on the scene to find a fully involved truck on fire on the side of the road. Before crews could arrive, the driver and passenger of the truck were able to exit and unhook a travel trailer from the truck. Tullahoma Fire Department arrived on scene for assistance but the scene was under control by the Manchester Fire Department. Crews were able to extinguish the fire, but the vehicle was a total loss. Manchester Police, Tullahoma Police and...
