June 5, 2026
Two sustain minor injuries in a crash
John Coffelt, Editor
Two people were taken to the hospital following a minor crash after hours Saturday, June 21 at Common John Brewing Company.
According to a series of statements by the restaurant, just after closing on Saturday, a guest coming to pickup a patron momentarily lost control of their vehicle while parking, struck a couple of wooden posts and some picnic tables at the outdoor dining space.
The two unnamed people were taken to the hospital, but according to a statement by the brewery’s management who has been in contact with the individuals involved, all are okay
Manchester Police said Sunday that the incident report would not be available until the department meets with District Attorney General Craig Northcott, citing active investigation.
The statement from Common John said management wants to clear up rumors circulating on social media by saying there were no shots fired, it was not an alcohol-related driving incident and there were no other disturbances connected to the event.
“We’re standing strong here at Common John. We’re not going anywhere. We love the family we’ve built, we love the community we’re a part of, and we’re proud to call this our home,” announcement said.
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.