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Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector is Significant Industry in Tullahoma
Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 national economic impact study provides evidence that the nonprofit arts and culture sector is a significant industry in the City of Tullahoma—one that generates $1.1 million in total economic activity. This spending—$610,715 by nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and an additional $457,871 in event-related spending by their audiences—was reported by 11 local organizations. As a result of attending a cultural event, attendees often eat dinner in local restaurants, pay for parking, buy gifts and souvenirs, and pay a babysitter. What’s more, attendees from out of town often stay overnight in local lodgings. In the...
THP and TDOT preparing for Eclipse
The Tennessee Highway Patrol said troopers haven’t planned for an event so extensively since Y2K. Now the countdown is on until August 21, when day briefly turns to night and we experience a total solar eclipse. It’s something Tennessee state agencies have been planning for since Christmas. On August 21, TDOT drivers will be stationed across the state to respond to crashes and other calls for help. TDOT and THP fear that people will stop on the road or shoulder, causing serious or deadly crashes. Troopers said there are some things you can do to help: If you are...
Election Commission will meet on Monday, August 14 to Certify Tullahoma Election
The Coffee County Election Commission will meet on Monday, August 14, 2017, at 4:00 PM in the Election Commission office in the Administrative Plaza at 1329 McArthur Street, Suite 6 in Manchester. The purpose of the meeting will be to certify the Tullahoma City election held on August 3, 2017. For more information, contact Vernita Davis, Administrator Coffee County Election...
Claybusters Trap Team Captures National Title
The titles and winning tradition continue as the Coffee County Claybusters captured a national title this week at the AIM Grand Championships in Sparta, Illinois. “This is the best showing we have ever had up here” said Scott Dickson, the proud coach for the Claybusters Trap teams. Of the 4 squads competing on Monday and Tuesday, 3 teams captured Top 3 finishes. To make the feat even more spectacular, the Junior squad settled for 3rd place after a paper tie-breaker when they finished in a three way tie for the title. The Sub Junior(ages 12 thru 14) team(Class A)...
Store Clerk Calls 911 because she thought she was being Robbed–Man Arrested for DUI and More
A Manchester man was arrested Aug. 3 by a Tennessee Highway Patrolman. Michael Dale Bennett, 44, of Old Tullahoma Highway, Manchester was charged with third offense DUI, violation of implied consent and possession of handgun while under the influence by Trooper Dylan Culver. He was arrested at the Quick Mart in Manchester after the clerk called 911. The clerk called the emergency number because he thought Bennett was going to rob the store. But he was found to be intoxicated and very unsteady on his feet with blood shot eyes and smelled of alcohol. According to a warrant by...
Update on Wanted Man Captured in Tullahoma
Here is an update on a story we reported yesterday. Investigators with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department have been searching for James Lucas “Luke” Sain of 3072 Hickerson Road in Manchester. Sain was arrested on Wednesday (August 2, 2017) for warrants for violation of probation, failure to appear, and theft of property. Sain has allegedly been involved in multiple vehicle thefts and is being investigated for a stolen vehicle recovered out of Warren County that was reported from Coffee County. Sain was last seen in McMinnville on July 11, 2017 with a female companion until his arrest on Wednesday....
Shelbyville Man Arrested after Allegedly using another person’s Credit Card.
A Shelbyville man was arrested after he allegedly used a credit card belonging to someone else to make a large purchase at J.C. Penney on North Jackson in Tullahoma. Justin Martin of Wade Drive, Shelbyville was charged with theft. According to a police report by Tullahoma Police Officer Tyler Walls, the store reported a suspicious person in the store. When Walls and Cpl. Joshua Yates arrived they saw the individual at the jewelry counter where a large purchase had been made using a store charge card that was not in his name. Shelbyville Police contacted the person whose name...
One Burglary Suspect Arrested as Police look for Others
On Tuesday, August 1st, 2017, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Bedford County Deputies and Shelbyville Police Officers responded to a home invasion at a residence in the Deason Community. Deputies and Officers apprehended one of the suspects. John Gooch, 21, from Antioch was arrested and charged with Aggravated Burglary and Aggravated Robbery. Investigators believe there are two other unknown suspects involved in the home invasion. If anyone has information about this crime or saw John Gooch the night of the home invasion, please contact the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 931-684-3232. The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank...
