October 2, 2026
News
Courthouse and Historical Society Museum to reopen May 9
Coffee County Historical Society will reopen the Historic Court House on the square on May 9 at 1 p.m. after being closed for remodeling.
Storehouse receives $5K from Vanderbilt
-Matthew Burnette photos
FBLA State Leadership Conference
Coffee County High School FBLA named Tennessee Chapter of the Year during the recent FBLA State Leadership Conference.
Conference Center road to get new streetlights
The Manchester Finance Department voted unanimously during the April 21 meeting to fund new street lighting on Hospitality Boulevard near the Manchester Event and Welcome Center.
Galindo goes to State
Coffee County Central High School Junior Christian Galindo was elected to be the State President of SkillsUSA Tennessee at the recent State Leadership and Skills Conference held by the organization.
Initial city 2027 budget estimates show $1.5 million deficit
Mayor Joey Hobbs told the Manchester Finance Committee during the April 22 meeting that the city could be looking at a $1.5 million deficit in the upcoming year’s budget draft that he intends to present at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
Government employee charged with theft
A judicial commissioner has been bound over to the grand jury on theft charges for allegedly lying on her time card.
Jones named 2026 Manchester Good Scout Award recipient
Coffee County resident Denton Jones was named 2026 Manchester Good Scout Award during the Good Scout Event on April 9 at The Church@117.
Hugh Doak loved Manchester and its community
He never held public office, yet he served the people of Coffee County for over 50 years. He never had children of his own, but those who knew him when they were children remember his kindness and generosity. He was never formally a preacher, yet he established a church that thrives to this day. He was Hugh Doak.