John Coffelt, Editor

Coffee County’s Fairest of the Fair Ryan Green has won the  2024 Tennessee State Fairest of the Fairs Coffee County, held Jan. 19 in Murfreesboro. 

Green was crowned  Coffee County Fairest Saturday, Sept. 2, wearing in a flowing yellow chiffon gown. Friday night the  college freshman topped about 45 other fairest contestants to bring home the state title.  

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.