Political stories for Southern Middle Tennessee.
Some big changes could be coming to Tennessee’s Move Over Law. The bill really ups the ante on fines for drivers who fail to move into the adjacent lane of traffic or slow down for emergency or service vehicles. It more than doubles the fines. For instance, on the third offense, instead of $1,000, you …
Fines for Failure to abide by Move Over Law might be going Up Read More »
One lawmaker hopes to bring awareness to domestic violence situations in Tennessee and perhaps prevent future domestic violence incidents. Sen. Jon Lundberg has introduced the bill known as the “Gabby Act.” According to Lundberg, the bill would establish a new statewide alert through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for use when the TBI receives a report …
Lawmaker introduces Bill for the “Gabby Act:” New Purple Alert Read More »
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Monday unveiled plans to send state money to anti-abortion centers as he declared the state had a “moral obligation” to support families. Lee, a Republican, said he wants to create a $100 million grant program for nonprofits commonly known as “crisis pregnancy centers.” If approved, Tennessee would become one of …
Gov. Lee Talks Spending plans during State of the State speech on Monday Read More »
Tuesday night, the Coffee County Commission met, and on the agenda was the selection of a new District 1 commissioner. Benny Jones was serving in that seat when he passed away in October. Former commissioner Helen DeBellis, Benny Jones’ daughter Holly Jones and Benny’s wife, Dowe Jones had turned in papers to be considered for …
New Coffee County Commissioner selected on Tuesday Read More »
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COFFEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE PLAZA January 10, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. A G E N D A Sheriff Proclaims Commission Open for Business Invocation: David Petty, pastor Manchester Church of God Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Roll Call Approve agenda Public Comments Review and approval of the minutes of 11/08/22 meeting …
New District 1 Coffee County Commissioner to be named Tuesday Read More »
Derick Mann was selected Tuesday night by the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Alderman to serve as an alderman. The vote was 5-1, with Mayor Ray Knowis voting for Tommy Northcott. The seat was vacated by Robin Dunn, who resigned from the board after a heated exchange with other board members in early December. Mann …
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Senators are demanding the White House and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reverse their plan to release an unspecified number of single adult migrants from New Orleans into Tennessee due to continued inaction to secure the Southern border. Federal officials have not shared any further details. The Governor’s …
Governor’s Office Pushing Back against Biden plan to Send Migrants to Tennessee Read More »
Tullahoma Aldermen Robin Dunn has resigned, effective immediately, her position on the board of Mayor and Aldermen. Dunn served on the board for five years. According to the Tullahoma city charter, the board has up to 30 days to select a citizen to replace Dunn. The person selected will serve out the rest of Dunn’s …
Tuesday is Election Day for the State General and Municipal Elections. Polls open Tuesday at 8am and close at 7pm. Registered voters can cast their ballots in their respective precinct in races for Governor, Congress, and 43rd District of the Tennessee House of Representatives. Voters will also vote yes or no on 4 amendments on …
Under the Tullahoma city charter, in order to run for either alderman or mayor of the city of Tullahoma, one must reside within the city limits. District Attorney Craig Northcott has officially filed a petition against Alderman Jenna Amacher for her removal from the City of Tullahoma board. The petition claims that Amacher lives outside …
