June 16, 2026
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Bridge begins move to new home
Bridge begins move to new home
Here’s to live music in all shapes and forms
I’ve never been one of those people that dives deeply into the intricacies of music. I don’t know that I’ve ever read any album notes or ever cared much about the backstories of any songs or the recording processes that brought them to life.
Why We Love Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton has been in the news a lot lately, and she appears to have overcome some health concerns. 2026 is a milestone year for Dolly, marking her 80th birthday, the 60th anniversary of her marriage to the late Carl Dean, the 40th anniversary of Dollywood, and the 30th anniversary of her Imagination Library. There is no better time to send a love letter to “our Dolly.”
CHS tennis takes on Warren, Community
Coffee County closed out the regular season with a home loss to Warren County Thursday afternoon. The Lady Raiders had one doubles win for the team of Carrington Saner and Illy Allen on the way to a 6-1 loss. The Red Raiders were unable to secure a match win on the way to falling 7-0.
County Schools approve 2% employee pay raises
All Coffee County School employees will receive a 2% raise in pay for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year as approved by the Coffee County School Board at their April 13 meeting.
No apology from County Commission
During the April 14 meeting, the Coffee County Commission walked back on a move to provide the local VFW post a formal letter of apology in response to statements made by one commissioner during the March 10 meeting.
County asks city to pick up JE Sartain water pipe funding shortage
Members of the Coffee County Commission approached the Manchester Water and Sewer Commission recently to ask the city to either run smaller, non-fire flow capable pipe, or to pick up the cost for running six-inch lines that would provide potable water to JE Sartain Road.
Mayor suggests shifting water billing to finance dept
During the budget discussion for the Manchester Water and Sewer Department at the April 10 Water Commission meeting, Mayor Joey Hobbs discussed a plan to move billing into the city Finance Department.
80s Party returning to Common John
Get ready for a fun blast from the past as Common John Brewing Co. officially kicks off their 2026 Summer Concert Series with what the venue calls “the most electric party of the year.”
A little guitar goes a long way
The Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Stone Fort Music located at 109 E. Main St. off of the Historic Manchester Square. Owners Joey Gipson and Michael Klug thanked the crowd for coming and explained the business was something they always wanted to do. A surprise to the crowd, Chamber President and CEO Katy Riddle revealed that she plays a little guitar before brandishing the miniscule instrument and briefly accompanying Gipson and Klug.