October 15, 2026
News
‘Roo-mers’ are true no Bonnaroo 2027
Staff Report According to a statement posted to the festival’s official website, Bonnaroo will be taking a “much needed” year off in 2027. The festival team thanked fans and attendees…
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…
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…
MPD switches to cloud-based storage for bodycams
The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved during the Aug. 4 meeting a five-year contract for web-based storage for MPD’s digital evidence storage.
Black bear population on the move
You think you may have seen a bear? You may just be right as the TWRA is reporting that black bears are expanding their reach beyond their traditional borders which means migrations may go beyond the Cumberland Plateau and Smoky Mountain Range into more western parts of the Volunteer State.
Bra-vado – Bra burning Manchester man still in jail
Work is underway to replace Sparta Street’s Dollar General. It was destroyed last year by a man who allegedly set fire to a bra out of anger.
BOMA approves commitment to new school
With a carefully worded motion drafted by the city attorney, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen agreed during the Aug. 4 meeting to begin drafting a contract with the Board of Education that will lay out a major hurdle in the construction of a new Manchester City School: the funding.
When doves fly – TWRA offers money for fields
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking elds to lease for the upcoming 2026 dove hunting season. The rst segment of dove season opens at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Thornton in as alderman, Hunt carries county mayor race
Staff Report A packed Manchester Aldermen race resulted in challenger Paul Thornton gaining one of three open seats along with incumbents Thomas Crosslin and Donny Parsley. Thornton garnered 632 votes,…
BOMA approves commitment to new school
JOHN COFFELTEditor With a carefully worded motion drafted by the city attorney, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen agreed during the Aug. 4 meeting… Login to continue reading Login…