John Coffelt, Editor

 The Manchester Planning Commission approved during the April 6 meeting a site plan for the construction of a Dairy Queen on Woodbury Highway.

Owned and developed by Jaie Damron, the site is located just past Fire Station Two on Woodbury Highway.

The 1,964 square foot restaurant will feature indoor and outdoor seating and a drive-thru. Plans include two highway entrances. 

The property was rezoned to C-3 Commercial in October.  The former Manchester Dairy Queen was located on the Hillsboro Highway in the late 90s and is currently an Advance Financial.

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.