As we enter the holiday season, it marks a time of many family gatherings and social activities. This year, like no other in my lifetime, we are challenged by the virus, COVID-19. I don’t need to go into detail about the fact that the cases of COVID-19 are continuing to rise in our county and …
Captain Nichole Mosley made history in McMinnville on Tuesday. Mosley of the McMinnville Police Department has been named the new police chief. It will take effect January 1, 2021. Mosley becomes the first female police chief in the department’s almost 90-year history. Mosley was one of three finalists to interview on Monday. The other two …
If you use the city parks in Manchester and need to use the restroom you will need to find another location. Due to the increase in cases of COVID-19, the restrooms in Dave King Park, Fred Deadman Park, and the Soccer park are closed Now-February 1. The restrooms at the Manchester Recreation Center remains open.
As eviction moratoriums let up at the start of the new year, more families are likely to experience homelessness. People without stable housing are at higher risk of exposure to the coronavirus. And with the onset of cold weather, providers expect a spike in demand for shelter, food and outreach services. Marybeth Shinn, a professor …
Homelessness Expected to Worsen Despite Eviction Moratoriums Read More »
The University of Tennessee has honored Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham as a Certified Public Administrator. Graham completed the requirements of the certification in August; Melisa Kelton, county government consultant with UT’s County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS), visited with Graham recently to present him with the designation of Certified Public Administrator. “I am happy for …
Bedford County Mayor Recognized as Certified Public Administrator Read More »
Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 through 6:00 a.m. on …
Coffee County Mayor Gary Cordell has released a similar statement to that of the Bedford County Mayor regarding the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Coffee County. For the past few weeks, COVID cases have been on the rise, both nationally and in Coffee County. We have lost 38 (updated as of Friday afternoon) people to …
Coffee County Mayor Gary Cordell releases statement on COVID-19 cases in Coffee County Read More »
Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham says that for the past few weeks, COVID cases have been on the rise, both nationally and in Bedford County. We have lost two dozen people to this disease, and many more have been seriously ill, taxing the health care system and creating financial and emotional hardships for a number …
Bedford County Mayor issues statement about the Uptick in COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Read More »
Tullahoma Mayor Ray Knowis announces the formation of a study committee to further discuss the merits of establishing the Community Council for Diversity and Inclusion, proposed by Alderman Rupa Blackwell, as either an agency of the City or as an independent, non-profit organization. The study committee is tasked with meeting to consider the benefits and …
Tullahoma forms Community Council for Diversity and Inclusion Read More »
Manchester Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Public Meeting, Tuesday November 17, 2020 at 6:00pm at the Ada Wright Building to discuss a Local Parks and Recreation Fund Grant Application from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The proposed project is to replace lights on three baseball fields and three softball fields. …
Manchester Public Hearing concerning Grant for New Lighting at City Ballfields Read More »
