Political stories for Southern Middle Tennessee.
1. Give personal background: 2. Give work background: 3. Why did you decide to run? 4. What are the positives about being Mayor or Alderman? 5. Negatives about the job? 6. Any changes you would like to make? 7. Tell people why they should vote for you: Photo taken by our News Partner The Manchester …
Meet the Candidates: Lonnie Norman for Manchester Mayor Read More »
According to court documents filed in May, Former Manchester Public Works Director Brent Carter is seeking damages that could reach more than $1 million from Manchester City.Our News Partner The Manchester Times reports, Carter is seeking backpay and front pay, lost sick and vacation time, and attorney’s fees, which would all be tripled.He is seeking …
Former Manchester Public Works Director Sues the City Read More »
1. Give personal background: Growing up in Tullahoma, I had the privilege to live in a town that encouraged me to grow, learn and thrive. During high school, I participated in a number of extracurricular activities, including the band program which granted me the opportunity to compete with top students throughout the state through the …
Meet the Candidates: Robin Dunn for Alderman Tullahoma Read More »
1. Give personal background: 2. Give work background: 3. Why did you decide to run? 4. What are the positives about being Mayor or Alderman? 5. Negatives about the job? 6. Any changes you would like to make? 7. Tell people why they should vote for you: My parents moved to Tullahoma when I was six so my brother and I could …
Meet the Candidates: Ashli Shockley for Tullahoma Alderman Read More »
Personal and Work background: I earned my Doctor of Jurisprudence from Nashville School of Law in May 2015. My undergraduate studies were completed at Middle Tennessee State University where I received my Bachelors in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Administration, along with a Tennessee Teacher’s License in May 2010. I minored in …
Meet the Candidates: Jenna Amacher for Tullahoma Alderman Read More »
Protesters want a Confederate soldier statue taken down in Murfreesboro. The statue stands on in the downtown square area. Protesters gathered Saturday near the Rutherford County Courthouse. While things stayed predominantly peaceful. protesters, some holding “Black Lives Matter” signs, were met by counter protesters and some heated debates ensued. Many statues have been taken down …
Some are Asking for Confederate Soldier Statue to be taken Down in Murfreesboro Read More »
The Rooster 101.5 FM and On Target News have combined with the Manchester Times and the Tullahoma News for the 2020 City Elections Political Forum July 9 at the Manchester/Coffee County Conference Center at 6 p.m. All candidates are invited for city elections in Manchester and Tullahoma. The public is invited to the free event, …
We can add another local candidate to the list of names running for office. Eugene London, Jr has decided to run for Mayor of Tullahoma as a write-in candidate. Others seeking that office are Daniel Berry along with Ray Knowis and Karl Smithson. For Tullahoma Aldermen, 2 seats are open with candidates Jenna Amacher, Robin …
Write-In Candidate Adds Name to list for Tullahoma Mayor Read More »
Hundreds of people attended a peaceful march/rally, “We Will Breathe” held Saturday in Tullahoma. The group did 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence in honor of George Floyd. This was the amount of time former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was filmed kneeling on the back of Floyd’s neck before he died. Around at 5:00 …
Peaceful Rally/March held in Tullahoma on Saturday Read More »
The City of Tullahoma Police Department (TPD) has been working with organizers of the “We Will Breathe” March scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 5:00 pm. This will be a peaceful march organized by lifelong residents and the City Administration to bring attention to the death of George Floyd. The event will start and …
Peaceful “We Will Breathe” March to Delay Traffic Saturday, June 13, 2020 Read More »
