Government

Bedford County Historical Society 50th Anniversary

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

Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham attended the Monday, March 18, quarterly Bedford County Historical Society meeting to present a proclamation recognizing and congratulating the organization on its 50th anniversary. Graham explained the declaration to the Historical Society President Al Simmons. The society publishes the Bedford County Historical Quarterly and various special publications about county history. …

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AEDC Awards New Test Operations and Sustainment Contract

All Stories, Business, Coffee, Franklin, Government, Local, Military, News, Top Stories, Work / By Lucky Knott

On March 14, the Arnold Air Force Base contracting office awarded the Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) II contract, valued at more than $3.7 billion. This contract will ensure the continuity of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) ground test mission for the next several years. Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH), Huntsville, AL, a joint …

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Bedford County Solid Waste Policies Clarify Misinformation that’s been Circulating

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

The county’s solid waste program belongs to all county residents and its policy is to treat all county residents equally, no matter whether they live inside or outside city limits.

Tullahoma Mayor Ray Knowis Will Not Seek Reelection; Lynn Sebourn Adds Name to List

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

Tullahoma Mayor Ray Knowis has made it official that he will not seek reelection. The one-term mayor announced he would not run during Friday’s Noon Rotary Club meeting. Mayor Knowis cited health reasons as one contributing factor to his decision. Target News previously reported that former Mayor Lane Curlee, after much speculation, announced that he …

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Possible Candidates for Tullahoma Mayor

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

On yesterday’s news, we told you we would have an update on candidates who have picked up qualifying papers to run for Mayor of Tullahoma. The list so far includes Daniel Berry, Scott Shasteen, George Butler Wilson, and Petros Pisinos. On Target News will follow up with candidates for alderman in the coming days.

Controlled Burns makes for Smoky Manchester

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

On Tuesday afternoon, Manchester citizens began seeing heavy smoke throughout the community. On Target News confirmed where the smoke was coming from. The Arnold Air Force Base Natural Resources Management Team has begun its prescribed fire operations, and a debris burn occurred at a housing development. To support the Air Force’s mission at Arnold Engineering …

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Former Tullahoma Mayor Says No to Running Again

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

Over the past few months, there has been much talk around Tullahoma about who will run for mayor in the August election. After much speculation by citizens and consideration by former Mayor Lane Curlee, who spent 18 years in the mayor’s seat, Curlee has announced that he has decided not to run for mayor. Other …

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Select Fire Departments and Rescue Squads to Receive Grants

All Stories, Coffee, Fire, Franklin, Government, Local, Moore, News, Non-Profit, Rescue, Top Stories, Warren / By Lucky Knott

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) have announced that 104 Tennessee rescue squads will receive grants totaling $3 million in 2024 through the Rescue Squad Grant Program. Coffee County Rescue Squad, Beersheba Springs Rescue Squad in Grundy County, Decherd Fire Department, Estill Springs Volunteer Fire …

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Proposal to Stop Grocery Tax in Tennessee

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

An effort to alleviate financial burdens on Tennessee families is moving forward as the state House advanced a bill that would eliminate the state’s grocery tax. Tennessee’s sales tax rate on food currently stands at 4%, with local jurisdictions able to add up to an additional 2.75% in local sales taxes. The proposed legislation prohibits …

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Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham Responds to City of Shelbyville Statement

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

“I, and the commissioners with whom I’ve spoken, are disappointed with the city’s latest public statements. They say, ‘Let’s talk,’ and yet they’re the ones who have initiated legal action. “As I said in a statement last month, the current structure is both fair and legally binding. Shelbyville’s sales tax base is supported by shoppers …

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