On Jan. 11, the Coffee County School board approved a policy regarding COVID-19 sick leave.

Tennessee Housing Development Agency is currently awaiting further guidance from the US Treasury regarding rent relief funds designated as part of the Covid-19 Rent Relief Act of 2020.

Over 750 Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard are part of a 25,000 member National Guard task force supporting the 59th Presidential Inauguration and assisting with security for the U.S. Capitol and other Federal properties in Washington, D.C.

The Tennessee Supreme Court on Jan. 15 an order extending the suspension of most in-person hearings to March 31, 2021.

Coffee County Health Department will continue to do COVID-19 testing and vaccinations at the Coffee County Fairgrounds by day.

Coffee County Manchester Public Library will  open utilizing curbside services only Jan. 19.

Manchester Recreation Department Complex has updated some of its COVID-19 restrictions.

Overwhelmed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and understaffed, Coffee County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has not transported patients outside of the county.

The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen discussed on Jan. 5 a resolution regarding the spending freeze for the city. When the budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 was approved several months ago, BOMA implemented a spending freeze. The board decided on Jan. 5 to continue with the freeze and p…

Motlow State Community College leadership plans a return to on-campus instruction and activities by Fall 2021. The plan is contingent upon the status and spread of the Covid-19 virus. Leadership will make the final determination of the College’s on-ground Fall 2021 plan later this summer. Cu…

Coffee County facilities will open to the public Tuesday, Jan. 19, according to Coffee County Mayor Gary Cordell. Cordell made the announcement during the Jan. 12 Coffee County Commission’s meeting.

State Sen. Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma) has signed onto a bill that would remove restrictions on religious exemptions for vaccines for the next legislative session of the Tennessee General Assembly.

Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a new digital tool to help inform Tennesseans when they will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

UPDATE JAN. 4:  Limited number of vaccines available for Coffee County  

With the increase in remote working across the country many Americans have began to move away from bigger metro areas like Nashville into towns. According to a Lendingtree study, Nashville has the third most people moving away from the city, and the areas that are the most popular to move to…

Tennessee to begin age-based vaccination

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee wants to make members aware that it will cover the administration cost for all coronavirus vaccines that receive Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and emergency use authorization.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Arriving at Coffee County Health Department

Gov. Bill Lee remarks on the COVID-19 pandemic:

Coffee County Sheriff’s Department will do non-emergency reports over the phone due to COVID-19. 

First Lady Maria Lee has tested positive for COVID-19.

While the number of COVID-19 cases are spiking in the area, prompting the city and county governments to roll back in-person services once again, outside reports may be misleading when it comes to those numbers.

Today, the Tennessee Department of Health announced the state of Tennessee expects to receive its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on or around Dec. 21.

Due to the rising numbers in COVID-19 cases in Coffee County, Coffee County Government buildings will be closing their offices to the public, effective beginning Monday, Dec. 21. This will include all Offices at Coffee County Administrative Plaza, the public libraries, and all other county b…