May 13, 2026
News
Wimberley announces run for Register of Deeds
Local resident Kara Wimberley has announced her candidacy for Register of Deeds. Her announcement reads as follows: My name is Kara Wimberley, and I am proud to announce my candidacy for Register ofDeeds for Coffee County.
Floied emphasizes policing with compassion at Chamber lunch
N ewly appointed Manchester Police Chief Adam Floied served as the guest speaker for the March Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon where he explained that the department is moving forward with an attitude of “policing with compassion.”
State to fund megasite infrastructure availability study
T he state of Tennessee has recently awarded Manchester City a $6 million non-matching grant to fund an engineering study related to the I-24 Industrial Site.
Rec. Center to see $688,000 in capital repairs
D uring their March 3 meeting, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a transfer of $688,591.84 from a capital projects budget to the Recreation Department that will go to planned renovations at the Rec. Complex.
Alderman seeks to clarify records request injunction
M anchester Alderman Thomas Crosslin spoke with the Times about a proposed lawsuit by the city that would seek to block a records request by an unnamed citizen.
Former Manchester Fire Chief passes
F ormer Unites States Marine and Fire Chief Julian Samuel “Sam” Miller, age 74, passed away Friday, March 6.
Brown recognized for helping save family from fire
W hat started as a small puff of smoke rising in the distance from a home on Powell Drive could have cost a local family their lives if not for the decisive action of a Manchester Police officer.
Commissioners tour schools awaiting improvements
M embers of the County Commission were given a tour of both Hickerson and East Coffee Elementary on Feb. 24 to give a glimpse into what the layout of each school looks like.
Election 2026
County party primary – Tuesday, May 5 Voter Registration Deadline – Monday, April 6, Early Voting Period -- Wednesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 30 Absentee Ballot Request Deadline – Saturday, April 25 General Election -- Thursday, August 6, 2026 Qualifying Deadline – Tuesday, March 10 at noon Voter Registration Deadline – Tuesday, July 7 Early Voting Friday, July 17 – Saturday, August 1 Absentee Ballot Request Deadline – Monday, July 27
City to offer town hall concerning Water and Sewer
M anchester City officials will hold a town Hall from 5-6:30 p.m. on March 11 at City Hall to answer questions concerning Manchester Water and Sewer.