June 16, 2026
John Coffelt
Friday at Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo Friday started strong with set that included Yungblud and Blues Traveler. Tomorrow’s lineup includes RUFUS Du Sol, Weird Al Yankovic, Alabama Shakes and Amyl and the Sniffers.
General Northcott reveals details of Amacher arrest
Staff Report Former Tullahoma Alderman Jenna Amacher was recently charged with a sealed indictment on five charges. Bond was set at a $10,000 blanket amount. According to Attorney General Craig Northcott, Amacher submitted a petition to the Coffee County Elections…
Former Tullahoma alderman charged in sealed indictment
Staff Report Former Tullahoma Alderman Jenna Amacher was recently charged with a sealed indictment on five charges. Bond was set at a $10,000 blanket amount. Charges include False entries on official registration or election documents, False swearing or affirming, Destruction…
Commissioner Hodge passes
Coffee County Commissioner Joseph Michael Hodge passed away June 6. Hodge’s visitation will be Saturday June 13, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon at Trinity Baptist Church in Manchester. Service to follow at noon with processional to follow at Rose…
County discusses property tax increase
JOHN COFFELTEditor Members of the Coffee County Budget and Finance Committee on May 28 pitched the idea of a five or six cent property tax increase for next year’s budget. Altogether, departmental budget requests as presented would amount to a…
No data center proposal coming for AEDC
Staff Report Arnold Air Force Base leadership announced on Monday, June 1 that potential Enhanced Use Lease offerors will not be submitting proposals for Arnold AFB parcels for an AI Data Center. According to information from the the Air Force…
One season down, many more to go for CHS flag football
Building a new team from the ground up is a task that is easier said than done. Adding in an entirely new sport presents even more of a challenge.
County moves on yearlong AI datacenter moratorium
JOHN COFFELT Editor The Coffee County Planning Commission unanimously approved during the May 26 meeting to impose a 12-month moratorium on AI datacenters in the county to allow time for the board to propose amendments to the county zoning resolutions…
Finance Committee Oks $20 million Water Dept. bond
The Finance Committee approved a Water and Sewer Department bond for a total of $20 million at a 4.25% rate over 20 years that will cover repairs to the wastewater plant and the sewer infrastructure.
Area students earn college degrees
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