Registration is now open for the annual Manchester Christmas Parade – themed “Christmas Through the Ages.” The 2021 Christmas parade will be held on its normal day – the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, which is Saturday, Nov. 27. Parade lineup begins at 5 p.m. with festivities starting at 6:30 p.m. The annual downtown tree lighting will take place at the conclusion of the parade. Registration for entries is now open and the deadline to register your parade entry is Friday, Nov. 19. Grand Marshal’s for the 2021 parade will be Ray and Jane Marcrom. A photo of the parade...

The Coffee County Imagination Library is teaming up with Fuel So Good in Tullahoma for a fundraiser – “Give the Gift of Books.” Imagination Library board members will be at the coffee shop all day on Friday, Nov. 19 to accept donations. All throughout this week, when you visit Fuel So Good you can donate to the Imagination Library at the checkout...

Bonnie Gamble, who recently retired as Manchester Parks and Recreation Director, was honored by the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association on Thursday with the Lifetime Member Award. “We’ve been through a lot,” said Gamble, speaking to recreation department employees during her award presentation Thursday. “You all stuck by me, we worked together and we got there. This is as much for all of you.” The Lifetime Member Award honors and recognizes individuals who have made numerous and/or significant long-term contributions within the parks and recreation profession. This prestigious award can be given to more than one nominee per year.  Gamble is...

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said on Wednesday that he plans to sign a bill that recently passed a special session of the state legislature that involves the state’s handling of COVID-19. The bill will mostly bar governments and businesses from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccinations, and only allow public entities such as schools to require masks due to COVID-19 in dire public health scenarios. State lawmakers say the bill is designed to combat possible federal regulations and mandates. The bill also requires hospitals to allow at least one family member to stay with a COVID-19 patient facing an end-of-life...

Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center has announced the launch of a “Visit Manchester Music Series” with the first concert set for Friday, Nov. 12. The headlining performance will be by national touring artist Tyler Braden. Also performing will be Matt Dillon, Logan Wheat and Stephanie Nash. Tickets are now on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here. Tickets will also be available at the gate. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Nov....

Manchester Police Department has issued a release concerning multiple scams and attempted scams in the area over the past few weeks – noting it is not unusual to see increased scam attempts around the holidays. Below is the full release from MPD: The Manchester Police Department is receiving an uptick in reported scams and scam attempts. It is not unusual for this activity to increase around the Holiday Season. We are taking reports on numerous types of scam attempts, some of which have been successful. Generally, there is not a way to determine where the phone call and/or the...

Area authorities are seeking information about the theft of a 2021 Ford Mustang from a car lot in Winchester. According to Winchester Police Department, sometime during the overnight hours of Tuesday, Nov. 9 and the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 10, a 2021 Ford Mustang GT500 was taken from Russell Barnett Ford at 4055 Tullahoma Highway in Winchester. The mustang is orange in color (see photo below). There is currently a $10,000 reward for recovery of the mustang. Anyone with information to aid in the investigation is encouraged to contact Winchester Police Department at 931-967-3840 or Crimestoppers at...

Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center has announced the launch of a “Visit Manchester Music Series” with the first concert set for Friday, Nov. 12. The headlining performance will be by national touring artist Tyler Braden. Also performing will be Matt Dillon, Logan Wheat and Stephanie Nash. Tickets are now on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here. Tickets will also be available at the gate. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Nov....