Education related stories in Southern Middle Tennessee
Many people are returning to recreational activities they suspended during the pandemic, and hearing experts warn cranking up music using earbuds can lead to hearing loss. Dr. James Lewis, associate professor of audiology and speech pathology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, said many people listen to music while they are running a …
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The City of Tullahoma is pleased to announce that the public will have an extended opportunity to review the ThinkTullahoma2040 Plan and provide feedback on the draft documents. City officials will be hosting “Open House” events at the Planning and Zoning office located at 321 North Collins Street to hear from residents and answer questions. …
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In the late summer months, the Tullahoma High School Music Department received some exciting news as junior Anne Duncan was named an All-National Honor Choir Member. “When I first learned that I was selected to the All-National Honor Choir, I was speechless. I immediately called my family and close friends to tell them. I just …
During the summer months, Tullahoma City Schools received exciting news as it learned that the Tullahoma Educational Foundation For Excellence had approved several grant requests totaling $79,999.02. “I am so thankful for the Tullahoma Educational Foundation For Excellence,” said TCS Director of Schools, Dr. Catherine Stephens. “This foundation continues to prove yearly the commitment to …
Motlow State Community College was recently recognized as a VETS Campus, according to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, and pursuant to the Tennessee Veterans Education Transition Support (VETS) Act. “Motlow prioritizes Veterans’ unique needs so they can prosper while pursuing their education,” said Michael Neal, Motlow’s Veterans Affairs Coordinator. “Receiving this certification means that we’ve …
The Tullahoma Citizens Academy (TCA) provides an opportunity for citizens to learn firsthand about department operations. Through a series of lectures, field trips, and simulated activities, citizens are provided training like that of an actual city employee. The TCA is beneficial to the community and the department because it builds relationships and creates a group …
During its June meeting, the Tullahoma City Schools Board of Education approved both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school calendars. Before being presented to the Board of Education, TCS worked on creating, revising, after receiving much feedback, and finally recommending the proposed calendars. From the beginning of the process to the end, much input was sought. …
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The Tullahoma Police Department is partnering with the Tullahoma Fire Department, Vanderbilt-Harton Hospital, and EnV Embroidery n Vinyl Customs for a Back-to-School Supply Drive. There will be bins set up at each of these locations starting on August 1 through August 7 to donate school supplies for those in need. The supplies needed are: backpacks, …
For 2022, the state of Tennessee will have a Sales Tax Holiday, and it will look a bit different than it has in the past. New this year will be a special tax-free month in August on groceries. Shoppers will still enjoy the tax-free shopping for clothes, school supplies and computers, with some restrictions applied. …
On Target News has spoken with Metro Moore County Sheriff Tyler Hatfield and he reports that a bomb threat did come through concerning Motlow College. Motlow Police investigated and found no devices on the campus. The school was placed on lockdown, but the all-clear was given after the search. Hatfield added that some schools in …
