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Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service in Coffee County September 23

All Stories, Coffee, Government, Health, Local, News, Special Event, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Coffee County on Saturday, September 23. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals, and more – to a designated drop-off location. A person does not need to live in …

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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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Tennessee School Boards Association Honors Local Student, Volunteer and Area School Board Members

All Stories, Bedford, Coffee, Education, Franklin, Government, Lincoln, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) hosted the South Central Fall District Meeting at Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville on September 14. “TSBA’s Fall District Meetings provide our staff with the opportunity to speak with our members and listen to their concerns on multiple topics. This allows us to advocate effectively on their behalf while …

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Hillsboro Man Charged for His Actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 Breach on the U.S. Capitol

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

A Tennessee man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. …

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Skills Development Fundraiser is Friday in Shelbyville

All Stories, Bedford, Coffee, Government, Lifestyles, Lincoln, Local, News, Special Event, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

There will be a charity fundraiser at Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Shelbyville, TN, on Friday, September 15, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Half of the benefits will go to Skills Development to help support our clients. About Skills: Skills Development Services, Inc. is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides services for people with intellectual and developmental challenges …

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Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service in Bedford County September 16

All Stories, Bedford, Government, Local, News, Special Event, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Bedford County on Saturday, September 16. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals and more – to a designated drop-off location. A person does not need to live in …

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Questions and Answers with the New City of Tullahoma Administrator

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

Jason Quick was recently selected as the new City of Tullahoma Administrator. On Target News conducted a question and answer session with Quick so citizens could learn more about Quick and the role of city administrator. Many Tullahoma citizens are familiar with the name Jason Quick, as the former principal of Tullahoma High School. Now, …

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TDEC Issues Precautionary Advisory for Catfish on Woods Reservoir

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

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a precautionary advisory for catfish due to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on Woods Reservoir in Franklin and Coffee counties. TDEC advises that pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children avoid eating catfish in the advisory and that all others limit consumption to one meal per month. Other …

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Tennessee Historical Commission Awards Grants

All Stories, Bedford, Cannon, Government, Lifestyles, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Tennessee Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, has awarded 37 matching grants totaling over $1.1 million from the Federal Historic Preservation Fund allocated to non-profits, municipalities, universities, and civic organizations across the state to support the preservation of historic and archaeological resources. Bedford County Town of Bell Buckle $4,800 to restore the exterior …

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