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Take the State Parks Survey
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is requesting input on state parks located in middle Tennessee. Citizens can fill out surveys for individual parks at the following link: http://tnstateparks.com/about/surveys1. The surveys will be open through October 16, 2017, and take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous. “We are interested in hear what park visitors think about the current condition of our parks, the amenities, recreation activities and the various other services we provide,” said TDEC Deputy Commissioner Brock Hill. “This feedback will help us better understand our visitors’ needs and help us address those needs...
CHS Volleyball Captures District Championship
The Coffee County volleyball team blazed through Thursday night’s semifinals and finals to capture the District 8AAA tournament championship in Lincoln County. After capturing the regular season via a tiebreaker, the Lady Raiders left no doubt who the better team was in the district tournament as they swept Franklin County and Lincoln County in straight sets. Coffee County captured their first district title since 2014 and secured their 6th straight trip to next week’s region tournament. In the semifinals, Coffee County jumped on Franklin County from the first point as they cruised past the Rebelettes in straight sets 25-11,...
Attempted Murder in Manchester
On Wednesday (October 4, 2017) Leon Holmes, Jr. was reportedly involved in a domestic disturbance on Kefauver St in Manchester TN. The arrest warrant states that the man attacked a female by allegedly strangling her with the intent to kill her and her unborn child. During strangulation of victim the subject allegedly stated that he was going to kill female and child. Holmes was charged by Manchester Police Investigator Brandon Tomberlin and Officer Jon Holland with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and domestic assault. Bond was set at $550,000 and Holmes appeared in Coffee County General Sessions Court...
Two Women Allegedly perform Drug Transaction in front of Tullahoma Investigator
Two women were arrested Oct. 3 after they allegedly had a drug transaction in front of an investigator with the Tullahoma Police Department. Theresa Lynn Jacobs, 38, of Murfreesboro Highway, Manchester and Betty Dorsett, 51, of Roosevelt Street Winchester were each charged with manufacture/sell/delivery of a controlled substance. Investigator Johnny Gore states in a report, that as he was entering the Marathon Station on Kings Lane, he saw two women standing next to a red car talking. The police report states as the officer started to enter the store, he saw them exchange something. He then walked over to...
“White Lives Matter” Rally to be held in Shelbyville
Late Tuesday afternoon the Shelbyville Police Department received notice of a planned demonstration scheduled for October 28, 2017. The League of the South, a white nationalist group which held rallies in Shelbyville and Murfreesboro in 2013, plans a “White Lives Matter” rally in Shelbyville along with other groups on October 28. Organizers of this event informed the department the purpose of the demonstration was to protest illegal immigration and to draw attention to the recent Emanuel Samson church shooting in Antioch, Tennessee. Wednesday morning the Shelbyville Police Department Command Staff met and began making preparations for this event. In...
Police Pursuit Starts in Grundy County ends in Sequatchie County
Early Tuesday morning the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Randall Nunley (32) after a 13-mile chase that ended in Sequatchie County. Sheriff Clint Shrum explained that around 12:30 a.m. in the morning a deputy conducted a traffic stop on suspicion of impaired driving near 52nd Ave in Gruetli Laager. The vehicle initially pulled over but as the deputy exited his vehicle the driver fled. A chase ensued and ended in the Cherry Branch area of Sequatchie County on Highway 399 after Nunley rammed the front of a patrol car. Sheriff Shrum stated, “No one was injured and the...
Old Timers Day is this Weekend
It’s time once again for Old Timers Days in downtown Manchester. The big events begin Oct. 6, Friday evening at 7 p.m. featuring a free concert with the great local gospel group By Faith. Saturday’s activities will include the Old Timers Day Parade, 2017 with Grand Marshal Gene Stillings, petting zoo, greased pole climb, free train rides, musical groups, children’s and adult games and activities, food & craft booths, digital scavenger hunt, an old-fashioned ice cream eating contest, Wild West re-enactmenat and much, much more including a classic car cruise-in sponsored by the Manchester Recreation...
New way of Property Tax Distribution and New Businesses Coming to Tullahoma
City leaders in Tullahoma said in a press release that they are focused on improving services provided to the public. City Recorder, Rosemary Golden, says that property tax notice distribution will be streamlined to save tax dollars. The City of Tullahoma contracted with a third party, County Record Services, LLC, to manage the property tax notice distribution process for less than it costs the city for postage to mail the notices. Each year they process over 10,000 property tax notices. This year, they expect to save money and manpower by working with County Record Services, LLC. This year, property...
