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Tullahoma fires senior planner following review
The city of Tullahoma terminated Senior City Planner Samuel Luthi following a disciplinary review involving allegations of sleeping on duty and failing to follow supervisory instructions, according to reporting by Tullahoma News. The newspaper reported that city records documented sleeping incidents on June 3 and June 16. Officials also alleged Luthi remained at work after…
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WaWa to celebrate grand opening Wednesday in Manchester
Wawa will celebrate the opening of its Manchester store Wednesday, October 14, with free coffee, a ribbon cutting and a competition featuring local first responders. The store, located at 24 Campground Road, will be Wawa’s fifth location in Tennessee. The celebration begins at 8 a.m., with free, limited-edition T-shirts for the first 250 customers, while…
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A Winter Wonderland Is Coming to Shelbyville — Complete With Ice Skating, 30-foot tree, Christmas Lights display, Christmas-themed miniature golf and more
A new holiday attraction featuring real ice skating, Christmas lights, live entertainment and family activities is coming to Shelbyville this winter. Bridge Bedford has announced Walking in a Winter Wonderland, a holiday experience scheduled for November 21, 2026, through January 2, 2027, at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Grounds. The event will transform Cooper…
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Ramp Closure Prompts Traffic Shift on I 24 at Exit 117 in Coffee County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Drivers traveling near the Exit 117 interchange on I‑24 in Coffee County should be aware of upcoming construction activities that will impact traffic. As crews prepare to transition the project into Phase 2, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will temporarily close the I‑24 westbound entrance ramp from Wattendorf/AEDC Highway beginning Monday, October 12,…
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State Route 127 to Close for $5.13 Million Bridge Replacement Project
COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. — Drivers who regularly travel Hillsboro Viola Road will need to find an alternate route starting next week. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced a long-term closure of State Route 127, beginning Monday, October 12, 2026. The closure will allow crews to perform a full replacement of two bridges along the corridor. TDOT…
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Tennessee to Require Free Burn Permits Starting October 15 to Combat Wildfire Risks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Beginning October 15, Tennessee residents will be required to obtain a free burn permit before incinerating leaves, natural debris, or conducting prescribed outdoor burns. The mandate, announced by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry (TDF), coincides with the onset of the state’s traditional wildfire season and National Fire Prevention Week. Officials…
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Early Voting Begins in Coffee County
Voters Encouraged to Review Proposed Constitutional AmendmentsBefore Casting Their Ballot Coffee, Tenn. – Early voting for the November 3 election begins on October 14, 2026, and continues through October 29, 2026, providing voters with a convenient opportunity to cast their ballot before Election Day. Andy Farrar, Administrator of Elections for Coffee County, encourages voters to…
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Secretary of State Tre Hargett Reminds Tennesseans Early Voting for November State and Federal General Election Begins Next Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today is reminding all registered Tennessee voters that the early voting period for the November 3 State and Federal General Election begins next week, on Wednesday, October 14. “Early voting makes it easy for registered Tennesseans to participate in the electoral process,” said Secretary Hargett. “With…
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TDOT Enters Final Phase of SR 55 Widening Project in Tullahoma
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has officially entered the final phase of the highly anticipated State Route 55 (SR 55) widening project in Tullahoma, signaling that the end of construction is in sight for local commuters. According to a recent update from TDOT, construction crews have now shifted their primary focus to…
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Local Students Receive Toolkits to Celebrate Hand Tool Certification
COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. — Local eighth-graders at West Middle School recently received a hands-on reward for their hard work in the classroom, thanks to a community partnership led by Coffee County Bank. The bank sponsored and donated brand-new toolkits for students in Deb Gray’s 8th-grade STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) classes. The donation was made…
