Sager honored nationally for excellence in propane industry
S Garrett Sager, co-owner and operator of Henley Propane in Manchester, was recently recognized as one of the top five young professionals in the propane industry at the National Propane Gas Association’s Southeastern Expo, held Saturday, April 5 in Charlotte,…
Tense debate yields no results from Planning
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer After an hour and a half of heated discussion both from the Commission and the crowd, the Coffee County Planning Commission voted unanimously to push a vote on amendments to zoning resolutions to their next meeting…
High school sports roundup: Tuesday, April 8
S The Red Raider soccer and Lady Raider softball teams each collected home shutout wins over district opponents on what was a busy Tuesday for CCCHS athletics. CCCHS Baseball @ Spring Hill The Red Raiders compiled a 7-2 lead through…
Sunshine Heals brings ‘science of life’ to aesthetic practice
John Coffelt, Editor Sunshine Heals, Manchester’s newest aesthetics service provider, offers a blend of millennia-old health wisdom and scientific cosmetic treatment. The expression “beauty from within” encompasses local aesthetician Andrea Northcutt’s approach to beauty care. She recently opened the clinic…
Obituary for April 9
SCOTT Clyde Willard Scott, age 88, a revered veteran and cherished community member of Manchester, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2025. Born on August 29, 1936, in Sunbright, Tennessee, Clyde dedicated four years to serving…
Water Dept. proposes rate increases
John Coffelt, Editor The Manchester Water and Sewer Department proposed during the April 3 meeting of the Water Commission a series of rate increases that, if passed, will implement a plan of rate increases on water rates over the next…
Aldermen call for voice in county development debate
John Coffelt, Editor Half of the members of the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen voiced during the April 1 meeting criticism at what some view as an anti-growth stance behind recent actions in the county government. Alderman Ryan French…
From Max Goof to Dean Martin: Jason Marsden discusses ‘A Goofy Movie’ turning 30, connecting with fans through his work and hosting his own live variety show
MATTHEW BURNETTE, Staff Writer Disney’s A Goofy Movie celebrates its 30th anniversary this month and is credited with adding layers to a character that had up to that point been present on the big and small screen for well over…
Op-Ed: Proposed restrictions harm current and future Coffee County residents
B Proposed zoning ordinances ineffective in preserving community’s way of life My family has called Coffee County home for six generations. Like so many others, we have attended local churches and schools, built businesses and farmed the land. We have…
Perfect Harmon-y: Brandon Harmon named next Red Raider football coach
S On Monday, April 7, Coffee County Central High School announced that Marion County assistant coach Brandon Harmon will be the next head football coach of the Red Raiders. “I’m extremely excited for not only myself, but my family as…
