Rice Brothers take helm of CFC Recycling and CFC Auto Salvage
S Local recycling and auto salvage service CFC Recycling and CFC Auto Salvage have announced a change in leadership. Andrew and Alex Rice, the sons of founders Tom and Karen Rice, are now at the helm of this 35-year-old company.…
Strategic plan presented to county commission
JOHN COFFELTEditor The chairman of the multi-administration Strategic Planning Commission, Lynn Sebourn presented a finished report at the Jan. 9 County Commission meeting that outlines several key perceived directions the county should take over the next five years. The report…
Bonnaroo contributed $339 million to regional economy
K Bonnaroo contributed $339 million to regional economy With the announcement of this year’s lineup, a recent economic impact study showed that in 2023 the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival contributed over $339 million into the regional economy. According…
City fireworks display to be bigger in 2024
N The annual Independence Day fireworks display will be even bigger for 2024, with additional funding from the city Tourism and Community Development Commission coming this year. Members of the Commission voted unanimously to allocate funds to bring the fireworks…
Manchester woman wins state Fairest of the Fairs
John Coffelt, Editor Coffee County’s Fairest of the Fair Ryan Green has won the 2024 Tennessee State Fairest of the Fairs Coffee County, held Jan. 19 in Murfreesboro. Green was crowned Coffee County Fairest Saturday, Sept. 2, wearing in a flowing…
High School Basketball mid-season report
S With both high school basketball games being postponed this week, now is a good time to take a look into how the Lady Raiders and Red Raiders are doing so far this season. CCCHS Lady Raiders As of writing,…
CCMS Basketball Regular Season Debriefing
S With the CTC Tournament being canceled due to the winter weather, it gives us time to go back and break down the 2023-24 regular season for the Middle School Lady Raiders and Red Raiders and look at some stats.…
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ takes a bite at the MAC
S The classic horror comedy rock musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” Millennium Repertory Company’s first show of 2024, will open Jan. 19 at the Manchester Arts Center. With a catchy 1960s rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown score by…
Noah Community Center Fundraiser to feature Sam Grow
N Event scheduled for Friday Jan. 19 Country musician Sam Grow will serve as the headlining act during the Noah Community Center Fundraiser scheduled for Friday, Jan. 19 at the community center located at 165 Noah Road, Manchester. Doors for…
Conference Center named Inclusive Employer Award Recipient.
JOHN COFFELTEditor The Manchester Coffee County Conference Center was recently chosen as a 2023 Tennessee Employment First Inclusive Employer Award Recipient. According to state the Employment First Task Force, the state feels “fortunate to have the conference center as part…
