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In a letter from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), they thank the Old Stone Fort Bridge Preservation Group for its time, effort, and proposal for the preservation of the truss bridge. In accordance with our mission, TDEC has decided to repurpose the truss bridge as a river overlook upstream from where it …
State Turns Down Old Stone Fort Bridge Preservation Group Read More »
Manchester’s American Legion Gold Star Post 78 Riders are pleased to announce their 4th annual Chili Cook-off Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, March 16th, from 5 to 8 PM. This event is open to the public to either enter or enjoy. From mild to wild and everything in between, there’s a hearty chili for everyone! Cash prizes …
According to data shared by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), a total of 152,738 deer were harvested this season. The numbers show out of the thousands of deer that were harvested, 60% were male and 40% were female. Franklin County was ranked 5th and Lincoln County 8th.
The Tennessee State Veterinarian confirms that a horse in Bedford County that died was positive for rabies. “Incidence of rabies in horses is relatively low, but we’ve seen two cases in Tennessee in the last five months,” State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty said. “This neurologic disease is fatal, so livestock owners should consult their veterinarian about …
State Veterinarian Confirms Rabies in Shelbyville Horse Read More »
Coffee County was awarded $33,769 under Phases 39 & 40 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) and $49,953 through EFSP ARPAR to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. EFSP Phase 39, 40, & ARPAR funding is for the period of November 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024. The …
Catholic Charities of Coffee Co Awarded $82,048 in Federal Funds Read More »
Shelbyville Central High School Librarian Heather Richards, Co-Teacher Dona Northcutt, and her students in their new Tennessee History class will soon head to Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, thanks to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip Grant Program. This trip will provide students with an exceptional, hands-on history learning …
Imagination Library of Coffee County invites the community to attend Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast to support early childhood literacy in Coffee County. The fundraising breakfast will be held 8-10 a.m., March 2, at Damron’s Restaurant in Tullahoma. Tickets cost $10, with free admission for children 4 years old and younger. All proceeds go toward …
Imagination Library of Coffee County Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast is March 2 Read More »
United Way of Highway 55 serves the counties of Coffee, Moore, and Warren Counties by increasing access to Health, Income, Basic Essentials, and Education. We allocate funds yearly to local nonprofits with many needed missions and are active in community initiatives/projects. Fundraising is one way that we collect funds to distribute to local partner nonprofits. …
United Way of Highway 55 Presents “United in Spirits” Read More »
The 16th annual Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards Banquet was held in Franklin on Sunday, February 18th. Attending was Pam Bussell of Tullahoma, Coffee County’s award recipient. After being selected for the award as the top nominee, she was recognized at the County Commission meeting last month. Pam was officially honored at the statewide banquet, along …
Coffee Countian Honored at Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards Banquet Read More »
Each semester the state of Tennessee allows school districts the flexibility to provide students instruction virtually for two days. Due to the excessive number of students, faculty, and staff being absent due to illness, virtual instruction will take place for all Grundy County students on Tuesday, February 20, and Wednesday, February 21. All schools have …
Grundy County Schools Going Virtual Tuesday and Wednesday Read More »
