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Tullahoma Schools Receive Grant for nearly $23,000 from TE Connectivity

All Stories, Business, Coffee, Education, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

There was no trick, but TCS certainly received a treat this October as TE Connectivity provided the district with a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) grant worth nearly $23,000. “TCS is thankful for our partnership with TE Connectivity and the commitment and support that they provide our teachers and students,” said TCS Director of …

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Motlow-McMinnville Expands Automation Facilities

All Stories, Business, Coffee, Education, Local, Moore, News, Top Stories, Warren, Work / By Lucky Knott

By the fall of 2024, Motlow-McMinnville will have an additional building to house its first cohort of students for the new Electric Vehicle Program. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place soon, and Motlow is happy to host a group of leaders working to advance Middle Tennessee’s cyber and electric vehicle interests. An electric vehicle is …

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Electric Rates Increase

All Stories, Bedford, Business, Coffee, Franklin, Government, Grundy, Lifestyles, Local, Moore, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Due to a recent Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) wholesale rate increase and the discontinuation of its Pandemic Relief Credit, Duck River Electric (DREMC) residential members experienced an approximately 7% rate increase on Sunday. As a result of the TVA rate actions, DREMC residential rates will be simplified from a three-part energy rate structure to a …

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Duck River Electric Membership Corporation Hosting Free Home Energy Workshops

All Stories, Bedford, Business, Coffee, Education, Franklin, Lifestyles, Local, Moore, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Learn how a few simple improvements can increase heating and cooling efficiency, lower energy bills, and create a more comfortable home at one of the FREE Home Energy Workshops sponsored by Duck River Electric Membership Corporation. Home Energy Workshops are planned for the month of October in five locations in the communities served by DREMC. Check …

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TBR Convenes at Motlow; Approves Distilled Spirits

All Stories, Bedford, Business, Coffee, Education, Government, Lincoln, Local, Moore, News, Rutherford, Top Stories, Warren / By Lucky Knott

Motlow State Community College recently hosted the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) at the Moore County Campus for their quarterly meeting. Motlow partnered with the Shelbyville, McMinnville, and Murfreesboro Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs) in hosting the board meeting. Actions at the September 2023 meeting included approval of Motlow’s Associate of Applied Science degree in Distilled Spirits at …

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Super Load Truck Headed to AEDC

All Stories, Business, Coffee, Franklin, Government, Lincoln, Local, Military, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

The Bypass Road in Winchester had to be shut down on Wednesday to accommodate a super load heading to Arnold Engineering and Development Center. Once this massive load reached Dinah Shore Boulevard it began to travel North and then turned onto Highway 127/AEDC Road. This is the second such load to make its way from …

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Amazon to Hire 7,600 New Employees Across Tennessee

All Stories, Business, Local, News, Top Stories, Work / By Lucky Knott

Amazon says it is hiring 7,600 new employees in Tennessee for full-time, seasonal and part-time roles. The company says customer fulfillment and transportation employees will earn between $20.50 and $28 per hour, depending on location. Over 50 new fulfillment centers, delivery stations and same-day delivery sites in the U.S. have opened this year, creating thousands …

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Tourism Dollars Spent are Up throughout the Area

All Stories, Bedford, Business, Coffee, Entertainment, Franklin, Government, Grundy, Lifestyles, Lincoln, Local, Moore, News, Top Stories, Warren / By Lucky Knott

Tennessee tourism generated $29 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 141 million visitors to the state in 2022, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics. Bedford County up 11% from 2021. $27.6 million Coffee County up 13%. $137.9 million Franklin County up 4%. $57.2 million Grundy County up 17%. 14.2 million Lincoln County …

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Safe on the Square in Manchester October 31

All Stories, Business, Coffee, Entertainment, Fire, Government, Local, News, Police, Special Event, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Manchester Fire and Police departments will host “Safe on the Square” on Tuesday, October 31st, from 3:00 until 5:00 PM. The event will be held at the downtown square. For more information, you can call 931-728-2999. This will be a fun and safe way to trick or treat. In the event of rain, the …

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Spotless Giraffe has been Named

All Stories, Business, Entertainment, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The rare spotless giraffe born at Limestone Tennessee’s Brights Zoo finally has a name. The giraffe is the only solid-colored giraffe living anywhere on the planet. After people had a chance to vote for the name of the giraffe, Kipekee was the name that was chosen out of four choices. Kipekee means unique, and baby spotless giraffe is now …

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