Tennessee tourism generated $29 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 141 million visitors to the state in 2022, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics. Bedford County up 11% from 2021. $27.6 million Coffee County up 13%. $137.9 million Franklin County up 4%. $57.2 million Grundy County up 17%. 14.2 million Lincoln County …
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The Manchester Fire and Police departments will host “Safe on the Square” on Tuesday, October 31st, from 3:00 until 5:00 PM. The event will be held at the downtown square. For more information, you can call 931-728-2999. This will be a fun and safe way to trick or treat. In the event of rain, the …
The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) hosted the South Central Fall District Meeting at Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville on September 14. “TSBA’s Fall District Meetings provide our staff with the opportunity to speak with our members and listen to their concerns on multiple topics. This allows us to advocate effectively on their behalf while …
On September 14, officers were dispatched to an address on Tullahoma Highway about a suspicious vehicle sitting in front of a residence. While talking to the driver at the hood of Officer Grant’s patrol unit, officers began to observe unusual body language coming from the subject. The person was reportedly unable to stand still and …
Grundy County Sheriff Heath Gunter heard strong words from Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin during a Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission session Friday morning in Nashville. The POST Commission learned earlier this year that some deputies in Grundy County were working without certification. They also accused the sheriff’s office of filing false …
Motlow’s Smyrna campus recently became the College’s third site to receive an ambulance simulator for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program. A crew worked for three days straight to build the simulator, giving instructors a new resource to expand the simulations and training available to students. The purpose of the simulator is to create scenarios …
On September 14, 2023, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at 54 A Street in Hillsboro of an apparent shooting. Officers arrived and found the victim deceased from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Officials have released the victim’s name, Katrina Blackburn, a 22-year-old female. After securing the scene, with the …
A Tennessee man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. …
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Music entertainer John Hiatt was injured last week after falling at the South Cumberland State Park in Grundy County. Hiatt has canceled his tour following the incident that has left him with injuries. His team says he sustained lacerations, bruising, and a debilitating fracture. Hiatt was taken to Erlanger but is now recovering at home under …
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There will be a charity fundraiser at Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Shelbyville, TN, on Friday, September 15, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Half of the benefits will go to Skills Development to help support our clients. About Skills: Skills Development Services, Inc. is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides services for people with intellectual and developmental challenges …
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