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Cannon County officials ask for help finding driver of Altima involved in theft
Cannon County Sheriff’s office are asking for help finding the driver of a silver Nissan Altima that was allegedly involved in a theft there. According to Cannon County authorities, this vehicle is silver in color with tinted windows and damage to the passenger side. It was last seen leaving Jim Cummings Highway Dollar General and headed to the Coffee County line. The subject was allegedly involved in a theft from a motor vehicle. (see photo below) If you have more information call 615-563-9751....

TBI asking for information about Tracy City fire
TBI Special Agent Fire Investigators are seeking information about a church fire that was started at the Historic Christ Church Episcopal in Tracy City, Grundy County, earlier this month. On April 8th, shortly before 8:30 p.m., the Tracy City Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at the church at 530 10th Street. TBI Certified Fire and Explosives Investigators and an Accelerant Detection Canine team responded to the scene, as did agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).The initial investigation indicates the fire had been deliberately set, and agents investigating the scene are...

Detention @ The Elementary to host Play with a Purpose fundraiser for Children’s Advocacy Center Thursday night
This year’s fundraiser for Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center will be an in-person event, offering fun activities, golf simulators, video and arcade style games, bumper cars and more. The event is Apr. 21, at the Detention @ The Elementary entertainment center. Coffee County CAC Director Joyce Prusak expressed her excitement about “our first in-person fundraiser since 2019.” Coffee County CAC is a nonprofit serving children who have experienced severe abuse. “After a few years, we are ready to have some fun and would like people to come out and be kids for a night and play for a purpose,”...

School board approves Bonnaroo using CHS campus
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will continue use of the Coffee County Central Campus for this year’s music festival. The Coffee County Board of Education approved the request – asking that the festival pay $5,000 for use of the parking lot for registration purposes. The contract covers June 11-20. Festival organizers still need to approve the deal. The festival has used the school facilities in years...

Coffee County to hold household hazardous waste collection April 23
Coffee County Rural Solid Waste and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will hold a household hazardous waste collection event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23. The collection will be at 2180 Murfreesboro Hwy, Manchester, TN 37355. This is your chance to dispose of hazardous household waste for free. You can dispose of leftover household chemicals, lawn and garden products and automotive materials that you’ve never known what to do with. Household waste is defined as corrosive, flammable, toxic or reactive materials used in your home, card or truck, garden and lawn that is unwanted or...

Over 1,100 voters turnout in first 4 days of early voting
Early voting for the May 3 Coffee County primaries began last Wednesday, April 13. From Wednesday through end of voting on Saturday, April 16, approximately 1,150 votes were cast, according to administrator of elections Andy Farrar. These totals include the first three full days and the half day of voting on Saturday. Early voting ends on April 28th and election day is May 3. Registered voters in Coffee county can appear and cast their early voting ballot at one of two locations: Coffee County Election Commission at 1329 McArthur St Suite 6 in Manchester. Early voting hours are between...

Community fundraiser nets over $13k for Woodland Plaza fire
Organizers of the “Rebuild Benefit for Woodland Plaza” announced Tuesday (April 19) that their efforts have raised over $13,000 that have been distributed to four businesses that sustained fire and smoke damage. A fire in March completely gutted and destroyed Greg Green Photography, Most Awesome Cleaning Company and Reese’s Genes Boutique. Toliver’s warehouse area suffered some fire and smoke damage, as well. Headed up by Katy Bess and Misti Garrett with Snap Fitness, TWMA and Tri-Star Fitness in Manchester, along with Holly Peterson with Thunder Radio, multiple fundraising events were held on April 9. There was a 5K run/walk,...

Drugs, guns and money recovered by authorities after pipe bomb explodes
Sheriff’s Deputies in Grundy County – along with ATF, TBI, THP and Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department – responded to a residence off of Highway 399 in Palmer after a man showed up at the emergency room in Dunlap for an injured arm and hand. His injuries were consistent with an explosion, authorities say. When deputies arrived, they found what appeared to be a pipe bomb that had been detonated. Deputies found what they suspected to be three additional pipe bomb. Those devices were cleared by authorities and during a search, authorities recovered approximately 70 pounds of marijuana, multiple weapons,...