The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for areas in Middle Tennessee for Sunday night through noon Monday – an area that includes Coffee County. A strong upper-level low pressure system will bring the chance of snowfall to the mid-state with accumulating snowfall amounts between one to two inches possible across the Cumberland Plateau Regions, according to NWS. The advisory includes Putnam, Overton, Cannon, DeKalb and Coffee counties. “Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute,” NWS says in its advisory. As always, you should plan for your local school systems’...

The annual Manchester Christmas Parade that was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 due to possible inclement weather. Lineup begins at 5 p.m., pre-parade entertainment on the square at 5 p.m., parade at 6:30 p.m. and tree lighting on the square to follow at approx. 7:30...

After hosting the inaugural Exit 111 Festival in Manchester in October of 2019, organizers have announced that the festival will not return in 2020. In a post on Facebook, the festival thanked the “incredible fans and road warriors who rocked and camped with us this year.” Thunder Radio News has reached out for further statement but has yet to receive one. While official ticket numbers were not released, estimated paid attendance was between 20,000-25,000 for this year’s event, which was held in October. The Exit 111 was the first major music event held at Great Stage Park other than...

A man was transported to Unity Medical Center in Manchester Tuesday evening at approximately 6:50 p.m.. after he was struck by a train near Rose St. in Manchester.  According to preliminary information from Manchester Police Department Assistant Chief Adam Floied, the victim, Jerry Messick, 38, appeared to be standing near the tracks where they intersect with Rose St. The conductor said that he spotted the victim and hit the train’s emergency brakes but could not stop in time. “It looks like he was standing next to the tracks and it didn’t run him over, but it did hit him,”...

Parade Route The annual City of Manchester Christmas Parade is set for this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”  The parade will start on State Route 55 (McMinnville Highway) past the Raider Academy school, turn north onto U.S. Highway 41 (Murfreesboro Highway) and then turn onto the square on West Main Street, where it will pass in front of the courthouse, exit the square and then disperse. You can see a map of the parade on our website at thunder1320.com. There will be pre-parade entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. on the downtown...

Leah Kate Sullivan, a seventh grade student at Westwood Middle School, was elected state Beta Secretary during the state convention earlier this week.  Leah Kate Sullivan Westwood students campaigned for Sullivan, performed a skit on stage, and she delivered a minute and a a half speech in front of over 6,000 students in Nashville. She also was asked and answered at question in front of those students. Next up, Leah Kate will be at the National Beta Convention in Texas next...

Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this busy travel holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 through 6:00 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2019. “1.2 million motorists are expected to drive to their holiday destinations this year in Tennessee,” said TDOT Commissioner Clay Bright. “This is the most traveled holiday of the year. Halting road work during this busy time will provide maximum...

A man was transported to Unity Medical Center in Manchester Tuesday evening at approximately 6:50 p.m.. after he was struck by a train near Rose St. in Manchester. According to preliminary information from Manchester Police Department Assistant Chief Adam Floied, the victim, Jerry Messick, 38, appeared to be standing near the tracks where they intersect with Rose St. The conductor said that he spotted the victim and hit the train’s emergency brakes but could not stop in time. “It looks like he was standing next to the tracks and it didn’t run him over, but it did hit him,”...