October 6, 2026
John Coffelt
Bra-vado – Bra burning Manchester man still in jail
Work is underway to replace Sparta Street’s Dollar General. It was destroyed last year by a man who allegedly set fire to a bra out of anger.
Day of Hope duo scheduled for October
Apair of free community outreach events organized by One Day of Hope Co c ee County are returning to Manchester in October.
BOMA approves commitment to new school
With a carefully worded motion drafted by the city attorney, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen agreed during the Aug. 4 meeting to begin drafting a contract with the Board of Education that will lay out a major hurdle in the construction of a new Manchester City School: the funding.
When doves fly – TWRA offers money for fields
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking elds to lease for the upcoming 2026 dove hunting season. The rst segment of dove season opens at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
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
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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…