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Friday is free admission at the Coffee County Fair
Friday is free admission during the day at the Coffee County Fair. Gates will open at 9 a.m. and that is when opening ceremonies will be held in the center ring for youth field day events. All students kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome to participate in the field day events. Rides start at 1…
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Coffee County veterans to hold a Patriots Day ceremony Saturday
Coffee County Veterans Association (CCVA) has announced its annual Patriot Day Ceremony, which will be held on Saturday, September 12th at the Coffee County Veterans Building: 130 Shelton Road in Manchester. The ceremony will begin at 11 AM. This year’s event is of particular significance as it is the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks…
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Bedford county sheriff candidate resigns from department
STORY FROM WGNS – Newly elected Bedford County Sheriff Nikia Elliott received a resignation letter dated Sept. 4, 2026, from longtime officer John Sweeney, marking the end of Sweeney’s 15‑year career with the department. By the way, Sweeney was a challenging candidate in the race for sheriff. They were in contention for the position vacated…
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Manchester O’Charley’s to close, according to employees
A social media post on Wednesday from an employee indicating that the Manchester O’Charleys would be closing this week appears to be true. WSMV Nashville reported that the Manchester location is one of many to shutter, confirming at least six of eight middle Tennessee locations are closing. WKRN reports that O Charleys has not responded…
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Former Coffee County Road Commissioner Parks passes away
Frank Steve Parks, former Coffee County Road Superintendent, passed away on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. He was 76 years old. Parks worked for Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for 30 years before retiring. He was then elected to serve as the Coffee County Road Superintendent. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11…
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Coffee County to have household hazardous collection event
Coffee County Rural Solid Waste will have a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event will be located at the Tullahoma Public Works Department – 942 Maplewood Avenue in Tullahoma – from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Household Hazardous Waste – is defined as corrosive, flammable, toxic, or reactive materials used…
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TDCI, State Fire Marshal Recognize September as Campus Fire Safety Month
NASHVILLE — As college move-in season brings students back to campuses in Tennessee and across the nation, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) recognize the importance of fire safety during Campus Fire Safety Month. Campus Fire Safety Month is a national fire-safety initiative that raises…
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Road work on Highway 55 prompts lane closures
As part of the SR 55 bridge replacements project over I-24 at Exit 111 in Coffee County, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews have implemented lane closures on SR 55 as construction begins on the first phase of the project. Work began on Thursday, September 3, for the contractor to install traffic control. The…
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Some Manchester residents may be without water Wednesday
City of Manchester said on Tuesday that residents who live on Hills Chapel Road, Forrestwood Drive, Indian Springs Circle, John Mark Court, Brooke Court and jamison Court will be without water service due to repairs on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The city said that those residents may be without water or may experience low water pressure…
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Coffee County Fair continues all week
Coffee County Fair continues all through this week until wrapping up on Saturday, Sept. 12. Tuesday features the Wool and Woolies Show at 5 p.m. and the Open Sheep Show at 6 p.m., both in the barn. Karaoke is at the pavilion at 7 p.m. with registration starting at 6:30 p.m. Gates open a 4…
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Jere Ledsinger, longtime Coffee County Judge, dies at 88
Longtime Coffee County General Sessions Judge Jere Ledsinger has passed away. He was 88 years old. Ledsinger passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after injuries from a fall. He was first elected as Coffee County General Sessions Judge in 1998 and completed his third and final 8-year term in 2022. Advertisement. Scroll…
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TDOT starting 3-year bridge replacement project over I-24 at exit 111
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) officially started construction on the SR 55 bridge replacement project over I‑24 at Exit 111, in late August with the installation of construction signage. Now this week into next crews are expected to be on site. This alternative delivery project (progressive design build) bundles the SR 55 bridge replacements…
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Coffee County Fair opens Friday; big opening weekend planned
The 169th annual Coffee County Fair is set to take start Friday, September 4th and run through Saturday, September 12th. Friday night will bring big events – including a rodeo at the center ring, a tractor pull at the track and Four on the Floor will perform at the new pavilion. All of those events…
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Warren County student charged following threat investigation; additional charges expected
Warren County Sheriff’s Department announced that one student has been charged after an investigation into an “Cat in the Hat” threat at Warren County High School. The post is below: A Warren County High School student was served with a juvenile petition Tuesday afternoon following an extensive investigation into a reported online threat involving an…
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TDOT starting 3-year bridge replacement project over I-24 at exit 111
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) officially started construction on the SR 55 bridge replacement project over I‑24 at Exit 111, in late August with the installation of construction signage. Now this week into next crews are expected to be on site. This alternative delivery project (progressive design build) bundles the SR 55 bridge replacements…
