September 21, 2026
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Outgoing Board members recognized by school system
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer Three outgoing members of the Coffee County School Board were recognized at the Aug. 10 meeting by Director of Schools Scott Hargrove for their service to…
PREP ROUNDUP: CHS boys’ golf beats Sequatchie County
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Coffee County boys’ golf team was back on its home course for a nine-hole competition against Sequatchie County at WillowBrook Golf Club Tuesday. The Red…
Coffee County Bank adds Lankford in role designed to serve commercial customers
After 10-plus years in commercial merchant services, Ryan Lankford joins Coffee County Bank and Coffee Bank & Trust in new Treasury Banking Advisor role Caring for commercial customers is Ryan…
Picky, picky
MATTHEW BURNETTE Staff Writer You probably wouldn’t be able to tell it just by looking at me now, but there was a time in my life where I fell into…
Lady Raiders take down Shelbyville in straight sets
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Coffee County volleyball opened its Class 3A District 9 slate with a victory Tuesday night. Hosting Shelbyville Central for their first home match of the 2026…
PREP ROUNDUP: CHS volleyball sweeps Grundy in season opener
MATT TYSON Staff Writer The Coffee County volleyball team kicked off its 2026 season with a trip to Coalmont to take on Grundy County Monday evening. The Lady Raiders got…
Bradley attorney files counter in landmark public records suit
JOHN COFFELT\Editor An attorney representing county UGB resident Sarah Bradley has filed a response and Motion for Judgement related to a Complaint for Injunctive Relief submitted to the Coffee County…
Photographer charged with theft
Staff Report A sports photographer was arrested on Aug. 14 in Knoxville after a Coffee County Grand Jury returned and indictment against her for theft of property. According to Chief…
Taking the ‘Long Way Home’
Andrew McBride grew up in a family of farmers. Both of his parents have been involved in farming in one or the other for the majority of their lives. His…
PREP ROUNDUP: CCMS volleyball takes down Lewisburg
MATT TYSON Staff Writer Coffee County Middle School volleyball took care of business at home Thursday evening, taking down Lewisburg 2-0. The Lady Raiders dominated the first set, winning 25-3,…