Coffee County Commission on Tuesday, but Commissioner Terry Hershman made a motion to remove the item concerning the removal of five Planning Commission members from the agenda, and it passed 11-4. Mayor Judd Matheny had placed a public hearing on the issue on the agenda. Mayor Matheny responded to On Target News with the following …
Tensions were high during Tuesday’s Coffee County Commission meeting concerning the Planning Commission. Coffee County Mayor Judd Matheny wanted to remove five members, and those members were planning to fight back. Matheny planned to remove Chairman Steve Cunningham and members Carole Willis, Randy Harrell, Dennis Hunt, and Paul Elam “for cause,” saying they had not …
The state of Tennessee has significant problems with interstate potholes. USA Today examined data from AAA, which showed that 44 million drivers paid for vehicle repairs from pothole damage last year. According to the report, which also used Google Trends data from 2020-2023, Tennessee ranks 4th in the nation for pothole problems. Washington State ranks …
It’s mating season now for deer, meaning you may see more running across Tennessee roads. With an increase of deer on the road comes an increase in wildlife-vehicle collisions. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, 4,175 deer-related crashes have occurred in Tennessee this year. Please use caution. If you do hit a deer, the TWRA encourages …
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It is that time of year again to start thinking about how you are going to decorate your float or vehicle for the City of Manchester’s Christmas Parade. The theme this year is “Christmas at the Movies.” The parade will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Registrations are being accepted until Wednesday, November 15, …
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Claude Morse, serving Coffee County as a District 2 Commissioner, passed away Sunday night. County Mayor Judd Matheny told On Target News, “Claude meant the world to me personally and professionally.” He always helped with my legislative events, tours of the base, the Arnold Community Council, and countless other events.” Matheny added, “Claude will be …
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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 …
Burn Ban Continues in Tullahoma after Fire Near the Tennessee Corrections Academy Read More »
A hot topic will be discussed during Tuesday’s upcoming Coffee County Commission meeting. Coffee County Mayor Judd Matheny wants to remove five members of the Coffee County Planning Commission, and those members are fighting back. Matheny wants to remove Chairman Steve Cunningham and members Carole Willis, Randy Harrell, Dennis Hunt, and Paul Elam “for cause.” …
Hotly Contested Issue Planned for Tuesday’s Coffee County Commission Meeting Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will reopen the Shelbyville Driver Services Center located at 200 Dover Street, Suite #108 on Monday, Nov. 13. The Shelbyville Driver Services Center closed after it was damaged by flooding in December of 2022. The Shelbyville location is a full-service Driver Services Center, open from 8:30 a.m. …
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Tullahoma City Administrator Jason Quick has appointed Acting Lieutenant Chase Sons to serve as the Interim Police Chief for the Tullahoma Police Department. Sons will serve in this position during the search for a permanent replacement and until a new hire has occurred. “Until a permanent police chief can be identified and hired, it is …
