The Coffee County Industrial Board has set in motion the use of about $1.2 million in special industrial taxes for much-needed repairs at the Coffee County Interstate Park. 

For Wayne Wolford Sr., founder of the Black History Museum of Warren County Tennessee, it all comes down to education. A 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, Wolford founded the museum in March 2021 with the goal of not only preserving the history of the area’s Black community, but also educati…

Coffee County has officially concluded the sale of the former Arrowheads to Aerospace Museum with the real estate closing on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Coffee County Budget and Finance approved a budget amendment that if approved by the Coffee County Full Commission will fund new cameras, keyless entry locks to a secured judges’ areas and firearm storage safe at the Coffee County Justice Center.

The Coffee County Health, Welfare and Recreation Committee has given St. John Engineering of Manchester the go-ahead to work on an updated design for a new Coffee County Animal Control facility.

The 165th exposition of the Coffee County Fair caught the eyes of the state judges as they named the Coffee County Fair the Most Improved during 2022.

Nominations are now open for the Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 58th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards.

Local singer/songwriter Macy Tabor's newest release "Trying To Be Me" has taken the top spot and has gone to number one on the Chart Toppers We Do Hits chart for the week of Jan. 12 for Country Indy Mix.

David Allen Kidder has plead guilty  to Rape of a Child a Class A felony, and received a 25 year TDOC sentence to serve at 100%. 

 After eight years as a member of the entity that oversees the Wayside Acres sewer system, former county commissioner Margaret Cunningham handed over the reins as chair of the Water and Wastewater Authority at its Jan. 18 meeting.

The Manchester Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat at the Jan. 19 meeting for a 157 unit development on 15 acres located at 402 interstate Drive, owned by Donald Parker.

The Manchester Planning Commission at the January 19 meeting recommended an amendment that will loosen a restriction on wholesale auto retail in the I-1 industrial zone.

Coffee County’s Megasite is one of the last one in the state, potentially making it a rarified commodity for potential development.

With 45,000 recorded songs to its credit, including 1,000 certified hits, the historic RCA Studio B in Nashville is a must see for any music lover visiting Music City USA.

The Millennium Repertory Company officially kicked off its 2023 season with the opening night of its production of Oliver! Friday, Jan. 20. Based on the 1838 Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, the two-act production weaves lively song and dance routines and colorful costumes into the world …

A seasonal ice-skating rink might be coming to Manchester next holiday season, as Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Becki Johnson spoke with members of the Manchester Tourism and Community Development Commission about the idea during its special called meeting Wednesday, Jan. 18.

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Old Navy will be opening on Saturday, 2/4 in Northgate Mall at 1600 N Jackson Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388.  

The Court Security Committee agreed that the county is in dire need of a new Justice Center.

Forget that itchy sweater from grandma or the handmade scarf that isn’t quite your style. While knitting and crocheting have long been thought of as old-time hobbies, more and more younger people are picking up their crocheting hooks and taking up this handmade art.

A fire at LifeCare of Tullahoma on Jackson Street has led to an evacuation of the assisted living facility. 

 The Coffee County Manchester Public Library officially kicked off its adult reading program with an author signing at the library Saturday, Jan. 14.

The Coffee County Historical Society welcomed Dr. Michael Bradley to discuss his latest book, titled “The Last Words: The Farewell Address of Union and Confederate Commanders to Their Men at the End of the War Between the States” during its regular meeting Saturday, Jan. 14.

McCarter | East is pleased to announce that Halle Mann has joined the Southern Middle Tennessee location of the firm located in Manchester, Tennessee, at 200 South Woodland Street. Ms. Mann’s practice focuses on criminal defense, family law and civil litigation. Halle graduated with honors f…

Manchester Police investigation resulted in the identification of a deceased Hispanic male found Jan. 17 at edge of Walmart property as  Carlos Oropeza, 45.    

The county took a first incremental step in building the new 14,000 square foot health department building Thursday when the Capital Outlay Committee met with three architectural firms all eager to layout the new structure at the Joint Industrial Park.

During a special call meeting of the Manchester Finance Committee on Jan. 11, some of the details of the budget amendment that will fund the 10% employee cost of living raise were discussed.

During the latest in a series of monthly meetings, the county Strategic Planning Committee heard from the Manchester mayor and two aldermen their thoughts on growth in the city.

Cost expected to be roughly $1.1 million

Manchester Police Department responded Tuesday, Jan. 17 of a deceased male behind Walmart in Manchester. 

The Manchester Finance Committee at a special called meeting Wednesday, Jan. 11 approved a request for proposal (RFP) for the contracting of Human Resources and payroll services.

Felony charges have been leveled against a Manchester man after his girlfriend reportedly dove from their moving car after she was allegedly choked into unconsciousness.

The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved two second readings that rezone two properties to high density R-4 residential and annexed a property on campground road during its January meeting.

After more than 10 years at their Hillsboro Boulevard location in Manchester, Dotson’s Country Market has a new home just down the street at 1306 Hillsboro Boulevard.

 Event serves as a fundraiser for CCCHS Competition Cheer Squad

A morgue, a hazmat-response trailer and other pricy emergency-response equipment requires shelter, but the current plan of placing some of those Emergency Management Agency items in the mothballed Coffee County Jail workhouse could jeopardize the certification of that facility in the event i…

On New Year’s Day local Children’s Minister Jessica Jernigan parked on the office side of First United Methodist Church.

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announced Tuesday that Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, ODESZA, Paramore, Lil Nas X, Baby Keem, Tyler Childers, Vulfpeck and  more are heading to The Farm. 

Despite a constant rainfall, the annual CCCHS Cheer Cow Patty Drop fundraiser returned to Carden Jarrell Field Saturday, Jan. 7 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Manchester Kiwanis Club will host its second annual online auction fundraiser Jan. 11-21. The auction is the first of two major fundraisers the Kiwanis will be hosting in 2023.

According to a district statement, the Coffee County Raider Academy will close early to students today, Monday, Jan. 9, due to a water main break.

UPDATE: Holly Jones appointed to fill late father's seat. She will serve through 2024.  

North Coffee Elementary student Alex Davis has been playing the five-string banjo for about three years, and in that time he has continued to hone his skills with appearances at music festivals and on TV. The 10-year-old banjo player is next scheduled to appear on the internationally syndica…

Manchester Fire Department responded midday Friday to a vehicle fire at the McMinnville Highway Circle K that was reportedly threating to spread to the fuel pumps. 

Manchester Fire Department Station One saw a series of repairs leading up to the December Safety Committee meeting.

With this new year comes the return of the Manchester Times Citizen of the Year feature.