John Coffelt, Editor

Manchester Fire Department responded Thursday, July 3 to a fire in the office area of Southern Inn. 

According to Manchester Police Chief Bill Sipe at the scene, the fire is suspected to have started on the corner of the building nearest Expressway Drive. The cause of the fire is not known at this time.  

Manchester Police, Coffee County Sheriff Department, Tullahoma Fire, Coffee County Emergency Management also responded and Coffee County Rescue Squad provided rehab support for firefighters. 

John has been with the Manchester Times since May 2011. John has won Tennessee Press Association awards for Best News Photo and placed in numerous other categories. John is a 1994 graduate of Tullahoma High School, a graduate of Motlow State Community College and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Middle Tennessee State University. He lives in Tullahoma, enjoys painting, dancing and exploring the outdoors.