June 17, 2026
News
County Mayor suggest moratorium on data centers
Staff Report Coffee County Mayor Dennis Hunt announced that he will present on May 26 to the Coffee County Regional Planning Commission a proposed 180 day moratorium on all data…
Remembering the Fallen
Veterans of Foreign Wars All-American Post 10904 hosts the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at the Manchester Arts Center Richard Claing, of Manchester’s VFW Post 10904, serves…
Jefferson’s repeats for Finest Wings
Staff Report Over the years, Jefferson’s Manchester has developed a loyal following throughout the area. In turn, the community has voted Jefferson’s as the home of Manchester’s Finest Wings for…
County approves TDOT contract for Hillsboro red light upgrade
JOHN COFFELTEditor The Coffee County Commission approved a contract during the May 12 meeting to cooperate with the Tennessee Department of Transportation on a replacement traffic light at the intersection…
VFW to hold Memorial Day observances
Staff Report Your Manchester Veterans of Foreign Wars All-American Post 10904 will host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, at 11 a.m. indoors at the Manchester Arts…
Primary election settles several election bids, others carry over to August race
Chad Partin was reelected for another term as Coffee County Sheriff, staving off challenges from Danny Ferrell and Kelly Smith in the Republican Primary. Meanwhile, Kelsie Adams was able to unseat Jenny Anthony for the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, while incumbent County Mayor Dennis Hunt beat Republican challenger Cheryl Swan but will still face opposition from Democrat Khamai M. Rozier and Independent Mark Messick in August.
SkillsUSA team scores gold
Atrio of Coffee County Central High School students scored big recently at this year’s SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference.
City seeks flood control grant for Skinner Flat
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved during the May 5 meeting a resolution authorizing the application of a $2.7 million grant to cover flood control on Skinner Flat Road.
Reduced turnover prompts additional incentives in new budget
Citing reduced employee turnover, Mayor Joey Hobbs presented during the May 5 Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting an initial budget plan that includes additional internal incentives and benefits for city employees.