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Some Republicans Running for Governor are Not Happy with Gax Tax Increase
The ink may be dry on a new state law that boosts funding for road projects through Tennessee’s first gas tax hike in 28 years, but that doesn’t mean Republicans running for governor are happy with it. The 4-cent hike on the tax on each gallon of gas went into effect in July, and the law calls for further 1-cent increases in each of the next two years. Franklin businessman Bill Lee told Nashville business leaders Tuesday that the hike hurts rural Tennesseans who often have to travel farther to go to work. House Speaker Beth Harwell of Nashville...
Flatt to run New Advanced Robotics program at Motlow
Larry Flatt of Warren County has been named the executive director of the new Advanced Robotics program at Motlow State Community College, according to Hilda Tunstill, interim president of Motlow. During his career, he has held positions as process engineer, quality engineer, production manager, manufacturing engineer, advanced design and development engineering manager, staff training manager, senior staff quality manager, executive vice president of operations and manufacturing, and instructor. In February of 2012, Larry was invited to become an instructor in the Mechatronics department at Motlow’s McMinnville campus. After joining the Motlow team, he was assigned to teach all four...
VIAM Donates to Local First Responders
On Monday, September 11, 2017 VIAM Corporation in Manchester, TN made donations to local first responders. Before the donations were made, State Rep. and Congressman Candidate Judd Matheny presented United States flags that flew over the state capitol to Deputies Wendell Bowen and Wade Bassett. The two men were injured during the shooting on June 19, 2017 at the Coffee County Justice Center. VIAM representative Mark Miller presented a donation to Bowen and Bassett for help with their recovery. VIAM COO Keith Hayes then gave donations to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Manchester Fire Department and the Coffee County...
Planned Power Outage set for Moore County
The Tennessee Valley Authority has scheduled a four-hour planned power outage for Duck River Electric Membership Corporation members served out of the Lynchburg Substation. This outage is necessary for TVA to replace equipment. The outage is scheduled for midnight Saturday night, September 16, until approximately 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning, September 17, and will affect all Duck River Electric members in the following areas. All areas of Moore County will be affected including: Lynchburg, Motlow, Cumberland Springs, Booneville, Charity, Lost Creek, Ridgeville, Browington, Marble Hill, Beech Hill, Turkey Creek, Hurdlow, Liberty Hill, Edde Bend, Smith Chapel and County Line. Duck...
TBI starts Investigation into Murfreesboro Police Officer
The Murfreesboro Police Department is aware that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating a report of an alleged sexual assault that took place at the MTSU/Vanderbilt football game on September 2, 2017. The investigation involves an off-duty Murfreesboro Police Department officer. Reports indicate that when the department was informed of the accusations, Officer Mark Todd was placed on decommissioned status in an administrative function pending the outcome of the...
TN Women Entrepreneurs Take Funding to Social Media
Women-owned businesses are on the increase in Tennessee, up by 38 percent in recent years. But, there remain female entrepreneurs unable to get their businesses off the ground and that fact is what is driving a new crowdsourcing effort for women-owned businesses in Nashville. By the end of its first year, iFundWomen will have driven over one-million dollars for women-led businesses in places such as Music City, and chief revenue officer Concetta Rand says it’s as much about promotion as it is capital. “In cities such as Nashville, truly just by networking and connecting those businesses, opportunities resulted, so...
Coffee County Fair begins Saturday
The Coffee County Fair begins this Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Coffee County Fair has been carrying on family traditions for 160 years. There are so many events to enjoy at the Coffee County Fair for all ages. There are carnival rides, beauty pageants, great food and more! Come out this year and join in the fun at the fair in Manchester. Beginning with the Miss Teen and Fairest of the Fair competitions on Saturday and baby and toddler shows on Sunday. The carnival rides begin on...
Tullahoma Man Arrested after entering Two Homes
On Monday September 11th, 2017 Tullahoma Officer Michael Wilder responded to 332 Short Springs Road in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, the victim told officers that a subject entered her home and attempted to take her car keys, apparently the man and the victim struggled over the keys and then the subject ran out the back door of the home. A short time later the male subject entered a residence at 205 Yorktown Drive and attempted to get the home owner to give him a phone so he could call his lawyer. When officers arrived at the Yorktown...
