There are 60 municipal power companies in Tennessee, but that number could decrease as power boards look to survive in a changing marketplace. This month the Johnson City Power Board presented at a public meeting reasons for separating from the city. Jeff Dykes, the JCPB’s executive director, cites changing rate structures from the Tennessee Valley Authority and the inability to form public and private partnerships because of state laws as reasons for the change. “There are additional ones in the state that are looking at it now, and for the same reasons – the opportunity to do ventures with...

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has proclaimed Saturday as National Model Aviation Day, and over 200 organizations across the country, including the Coffee Airfoilers Model R/C Club in Tullahoma, are having special events to celebrate the day. This year the proceeds from the event in Tullahoma will benefit the Disabled American Veterans organization. The public is invited to attend the Coffee Airfoilers’ event, which will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, and will include flight demonstrations, free flight lessons, concessions and a raffle. The flying field is located on Wattendorf Highway next to the...

About a year and half ago the new Coffee County jail opened in Manchester. The county borrowed $22 million from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in August 2014 to build the needed jail. It now looks like the county will save $2.8 million by refinancing the debt. The Coffee County Budget and Finance Committee recently voted to approve the plan. The refinancing of the debt is expected to save the $2.8 million, according to C.L. Overman of Cumberland Securities. Refinancing of the debt is subject to approval by members of the Coffee County Full Commission, who will...

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help once again. Authorities are searching for 30 year-old Candace Marie Walker, last known address Goosepond Rd Manchester. Walker is wanted for aggravated burglary, theft of property over $1,000, forgery under $500 and failure to appear. If you have seen Candace Marie Walker or know her whereabouts please call the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department at 931-570-4011. She is known to frequent Tullahoma and Decherd. They ask you to leave a detailed message if no one answers because investigators are working other cases. As always the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department...

On Tuesday Manchester Police responded to a complaint about a man asking others to buy cold medicine for him. Officers went to the man’s room at the Scottish Inn and he refused to come to the door. Officers noted a strong chemical smell coming from the room and that’s when they secured the room and waited for a search warrant from investigators. Upon gaining access to the room officers allegedly located several components used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine in including Drano, coffee filters, fuel and batteries. Officers also allegedly located 5 grams of liquid methamphetamine and 25 syringes...

It official, Nashville-based restaurant chain Logan’s Roadhouse filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week with plans to restructure its operations and close 18 locations. Logan’s has 18,964 employees, including 1,002 full-time workers, at its 234 company-owned locations, according to a court filing. The company has 26 franchised restaurants. The locations to be closed have not been released. The steakhouse chain has one restaurant in Manchester,...

Over 400 motorcycles will pass through Manchester on Wednesday Aug 24 during a seven-state journey raising money for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund. They will ride through between approximately 9:15 am to 9:45 am. The American Legion Riders of American Legion Gold Star Post 78 of Manchester invite the citizens of Coffee County to join them in cheering and waving American Flags for this group of 500 riders and passengers as it passes on I-24. This is a way of thanking these veterans for their service to our country and their continued service through The American Legion and...

On Tuesday (Aug. 8) Captain Danny Ferrell received information that there was going to be a drug drop at the Coffee County Sheriff’s department. Ferrell was sitting in the parking lot and watched Corrections Officer Joseph Matthew Call receive a food bag. Call then entered the Coffee County Jail. Investigator James Sherrill talked to the officer as he was coming in the door and ask him to step into the investigations office. Upon opening the food bag, there were packages in it. When the packages were opened, marijuana and methamphetamine were allegedly found. When Captain Ferrell spoke to correction...