August 14, 2026
News
County moves on yearlong AI datacenter moratorium
JOHN COFFELT Editor The Coffee County Planning Commission unanimously approved during the May 26 meeting to impose a 12-month moratorium on AI datacenters in the… Login to continue reading Login…
Finance Committee Oks $20 million Water Dept. bond
The Finance Committee approved a Water and Sewer Department bond for a total of $20 million at a 4.25% rate over 20 years that will cover repairs to the wastewater plant and the sewer infrastructure.
County Mayor suggest moratorium on data centers
Staff Report Coffee County Mayor Dennis Hunt announced that he will present on May 26 to the Coffee County Regional Planning Commission a proposed 180… Login to continue reading Login…
Remembering the Fallen
Veterans of Foreign Wars All-American Post 10904 hosts the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at the Manchester Arts Center Richard Claing, of… Login to continue reading Login…
Jefferson’s repeats for Finest Wings
Staff Report Over the years, Jefferson’s Manchester has developed a loyal following throughout the area. In turn, the community has voted Jefferson’s as the home… Login to continue reading Login…
County approves TDOT contract for Hillsboro red light upgrade
JOHN COFFELTEditor The Coffee County Commission approved a contract during the May 12 meeting to cooperate with the Tennessee Department of Transportation on a replacement… Login to continue reading Login…
VFW to hold Memorial Day observances
Staff Report Your Manchester Veterans of Foreign Wars All-American Post 10904 will host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, at 11 a.m.… Login to continue reading Login…
Primary election settles several election bids, others carry over to August race
Chad Partin was reelected for another term as Coffee County Sheriff, staving off challenges from Danny Ferrell and Kelly Smith in the Republican Primary. Meanwhile, Kelsie Adams was able to unseat Jenny Anthony for the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, while incumbent County Mayor Dennis Hunt beat Republican challenger Cheryl Swan but will still face opposition from Democrat Khamai M. Rozier and Independent Mark Messick in August.
Maintenance Director: Mold problem highly overstated
Coff ee County Maintenance Director Rick Soucy during the May 7 Capital Outlay Committee Meeting said that mold levels found inside the Coffee County Manchester Library were minimal.