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Update on Gene Taylor/Steve Graves Christmas Foundation and Coffee County Rescue Squad

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

The Gene Taylor/Steve Graves Christmas Foundation has added a drop-off collection date after Monday night’s fire at the Coffee County Rescue Squad building that destroyed toys and food items for those in need. The date is Monday, December 11, starting at 11 am until. The Rooster 101.5, 93.9 The Duck, and Whiskey Country 105.1 & …

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Coffee County Rescue Squad Burned on Monday Night

All Stories, Coffee, Emergency, Fire, Local, News, Rescue, Special Event, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Manchester Fire crews responded to a structure fire Monday night around 8:28. Crews arrived on the scene and found heavy black smoke coming from the main Rescue Squad building on the Murfreesboro Hwy. Firemen entered the building with attack lines and found the Rescue Squad Rehab vehicle was on fire. Fire crews attacked the fire aggressively …

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Arrest made in Tullahoma Aggravated Arson Case

All Stories, Coffee, Crimes, Fire, Franklin, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

On November 9, 2023, at 1:13 a.m., Coffee County Communications Center notified the Tullahoma Fire Department of a smoke alarm activation at 131 Silver Street (East Gate Apartments) via an emergency page. Dispatch information further stated that an apartment door had been set on fire. Based on this information, Tullahoma Police and Coffee County EMS …

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Black Bear Dies after Vehicle Collision

All Stories, Bedford, Fire, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

We have another black bear story, but this one did not end well. A black bear died after being struck by a vehicle in Bedford County on Friday. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) said an officer was called to the scene by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office just after 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. …

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Burn Ban Continues in Tullahoma after Fire Near the Tennessee Corrections Academy

All Stories, Coffee, Fire, Government, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Last week, the Tullahoma Fire Department responded to a hay field on fire behind the Tennessee Corrections Academy. Upon arrival, it was determined quickly that the fire was spreading rapidly. A complete department response was initiated for all shift and off-duty personnel. Mutual aid was requested from the North Franklin Volunteer Fire Department for their …

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State Issues Burn Bans in Franklin and Grundy Counties

All Stories, Fire, Franklin, Government, Grundy, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

A Commissioner of Agriculture Burn Ban has been issued until further notice for Franklin and Grundy Counties at the request of the county mayors. Under state law, the commissioner of agriculture, in consultation with the state forester, has the authority to issue burn bans at the request of county mayors under certain weather conditions. The …

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Major Fire in Decherd

All Stories, Fire, Franklin, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

A large fire was reported at 1:26 Tuesday morning in downtown Decherd. Apparently, a passing motorist saw fire in the building and called 911. A responding Decherd officer reported seeing fire in the old Holts Grocery building and said all downtown Decherd was full of smoke. At least five fire departments responded to the scene: …

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NO Outdoor Burning in Franklin County

All Stories, Emergency, Fire, Franklin, Government, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Franklin County Fire Departments are asking citizens to please stop burning. Fire departments have responded to multiple brush fires recently that have burned several acres of land throughout Franklin County. Currently, extreme drought conditions are forcing a burn ban in Franklin County. Please do not burn, and be mindful …

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Large Fire Contained in Franklin County

All Stories, Emergency, Fire, Franklin, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Multiple fire departments responded to a 16-acre fire in the Sherwood area of Franklin County Wednesday. The Crow Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Sewanee Fire Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and Tennessee Division of Forestry were able to contain the 16 acres and 22 hay bales around 9:30 Wednesday night. No structures were affected, and there …

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Fun Halloween Events in Manchester on Tuesday

All Stories, Coffee, Entertainment, Fire, Local, News, Rescue, Special Event, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Don’t forget that the City of Manchester’s Safe on the Square will take place Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. Immediately following the trick or treating, a free Haunted House designed by fire department personnel will open on the square. The Coffee County Rescue Squad Halloween party will take place on Tuesday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. …

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