August 22, 2026
John Coffelt
Thornton in as alderman, Hunt carries county mayor race
Staff Report A packed Manchester Aldermen race resulted in challenger Paul Thornton gaining one of three open seats along with incumbents Thomas Crosslin and Donny Parsley. Thornton garnered 632 votes, Crosslin 602 and Parsley 651. Of the remaining candidates Dana…
Results we’re watching in today’s election
JOHN COFFELTEditor August 6 is election day and with it comes many important races for public office, but here are the ones that are particularly interesting to the Times staff. County Commission District 1 Each seat in all nine County…
BOMA approves commitment to new school
JOHN COFFELTEditor With a carefully worded motion drafted by the city attorney, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen agreed during the Aug. 4 meeting… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Supports “Stuff the Bus” with Over 1,500 School Supply Donations
Staff Report Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital employees demonstrated their commitment to local students by donating nearly 1,500 school supply items to the United Way of South Central Tennessee’s annual Stuff the Bus initiative, helping ensure children in Tullahoma begin the school…
Builders break ground on new DQ
JOHN COFFELTEditor Manchester will soon have hot eats and cool treats with the planned opening of a Dairy Queen on Woodbury Highway in the coming months. “Everyone I have spoken to has been very excited and very welcoming,” said developer…
Anastasia opens Friday, July 31 at the Manchester Arts Center
Staff Report Join us for an epic journey from Russia to Paris in the roaring 20s, filled with romance, intrigue, laughs and music. Millennium Rep’s Teen Actors Guild brings you the hit Broadway musical Anastasia beginning Friday, July 31 at…
MISSOURI MAN DIES IN COLLISON ON TIMS FORD LAKE
Staff Report The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency responded to a boating incident on Tims Ford Lake Tuesday, July 21, at approximately 5:20 p.m. Two personal… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
MPD to purchase three new vehicles
The Manchester Police Department asked the Safety Committee during the July 13 meeting to purchase three new vehicles.
Safety Committee eyes slowing traffic on Interstate Drive
The Manchester Safety Committee discussed during the July 13 meeting possible ways to slow traffic on Interstate Drive near Unity Medical Center.
City moves to purchase land for new public works building
JOHN COFFELTEditor The Manchester Finance Committee discussed during the July 21 meeting the purchase of 10.08 acres on Monogard Drive for a proposed public works… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close