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TDOT to Suspend Interstate Construction Work for Easter Weekend

Leave a Comment / All Stories, Government, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 18 at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists expected …

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April is Fair Housing Month in Bedford County

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

On Monday, the 54th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham signed a proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month in Bedford County. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status and national origin. Photo: From left are Janice Carlton of Coldwell …

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Early Voting begins Wednesday

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

Early voting for primary county elections will begin on Wednesday and run through April 28, 2022. Manchester and Tullahoma city elections, county general and state primaries will be held August 4, 2022, with early voting taking place July 15-30, 2022. Early voting hours are between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or 8:30 …

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Pinwheels for Prevention displayed in Shelbyville

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Bedford County dignitaries gathered on Friday, April 8, at Shelbyville Police Department on Lane Parkway to celebrate the annual Pinwheels for Prevention display organized by Junior’s House Inc. in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month. Each of the 50 pinwheels represents 10 children served by Junior’s House over the past year. Bedford County Mayor Chad …

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Decherd chosen to participate in Tennessee Downtowns Revitalization Program

Leave a Comment / All Stories, Franklin, Government, Lifestyles, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Ten communities around the state have been selected to participate in the Tennessee Downtowns revitalization program. The state Department of Economic and Community Development said the selected communities include Decherd in Franklin County. Officials say the two-year program helps local communities revitalize traditional commercial districts, create jobs and maintain the historic character of downtown districts. …

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West Middle School Awarded $5,000 STEM Grant from TVA

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Tullahoma’s West Middle School was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority to help spark student interest in future careers in STEM-related fields. Teachers across TVA’s seven-state region applied for funding of up to $5,000 for projects. After applications were received, 233 grants were accepted by the TVA in partnership with Bicenentennial …

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Dot Foods, Inc. to Establish Operations in Coffee County and create 171 Jobs

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Dot Foods, Inc. officials announced Tuesday the company will expand its Tennessee operations by establishing a new distribution facility at the Manchester Industrial Park, a Select Tennessee Certified Site. Dot Foods will invest $50.5 million and create 171 new jobs as …

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Bedford County Mayor Proclamation acknowledges April as Child Abuse Awareness Month

Leave a Comment / All Stories, Bedford, Education, Government, Lincoln, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham has signed a proclamation acknowledging April as Child Abuse Awareness Month. Heather Warden, chief forensic investigator for Junior’s House, accepted a copy of the proclamation from Graham. Junior’s House, which has a satellite location in Shelbyville, is a child advocacy center representing the interests of children who have been victims …

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$2 Million Sidewalk Project begins in Manchester

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Work has begun in Manchester on a $2 million sidewalk project. The Manchester Street Department started working on the multiple sidewalks this week. The following is a list of projects. – Hills Chapel from Hwy 41 to Forresrtwood Dr (phases) – Oak Drive from Hills Chapel to Hwy. 55 – Oak Drive/Spring St to Hwy. …

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Service this Saturday in Lincoln Co.; Coffee Co. later the month

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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Lincoln County on Saturday, April 9. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, pesticides, batteries and more – to a designated drop-off location. A person does not need to live in the county …

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