June 27, 2026
News
Man killed in fall at Old Stone Fort
A Nashville man hiking with his girlfriend at Old Stone Fort Park fell to his death this past Thursday, losing his balance as he swatted at an insect before plummeting over 20 feet over a cliff.
Early voting for primaries begins May 5
Early voting for the May 5 primaries will begin on Wednesday, April 15, and will run until Thursday, April 30.
County Attorney memo dismisses ouster proceedings
C ounty Attorney Mark Williams sent a memorandum dated April 8 at the request of County Mayor Dennis Hunt to update the County Commission on the results of his investigation into alleged misconduct by Commissioner Joe Mike Hodge that potentially could have led to ouster proceedings.
Dairy Queen returning to Manchester
T he Manchester Planning Commission approved during the April 6 meeting a site plan for the construction of a Dairy Queen on Woodbury Highway.
Safe at Home protects against abusers
With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennesseans of the ‘Safe at Home’ program, a life-saving program offered through his office. The ‘Safe at Home’ Address Confidentiality Program and ‘Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking’ continue to provide resources throughout the year to protect victims of sexual assault.
Amacher announces run for County Clerk
Jenna Amacher has officially announced her candidacy for Coffee County Clerk. Her announcement follows as submitted: Jenna Amacher has officially announced her candidacy for Coffee County Clerk in the Republican primary, emphasizing stewardship, structure, and community-focused service as the foundation of her campaign.
‘We have to have a middle school’
Manchester City Schools presents plans for new campuses
Household hazardous waste collection event will be April 25
The Coffee County household hazardous waste collection event will be Saturday, April 25 at Rural Solid Waste Office, 2180 Murfreesboro Highway. Dispose of left over household chemicals, lawn and garden products and automotive materials.
BOMA approves Tourism Department; creates new department head
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the second reading of an ordinance creating a new Tourism Department during the April 7 meeting.
