October 18, 2026
Duane Sherrill
Flocking together – City tackles plate reader issue
With the controversy over the use of flock cameras at the forefront pitting invasion of privacy against community safety, outgoing Alderman Kurt Glick suggested the future board of mayor and aldermen take action when it comes to use of license plate readers during his final meeting as a member of the board.
Black bear population on the move
You think you may have seen a bear? You may just be right as the TWRA is reporting that black bears are expanding their reach beyond their traditional borders which means migrations may go beyond the Cumberland Plateau and Smoky Mountain Range into more western parts of the Volunteer State.
Burning trailer forces closure of I-24
A Florida trucker was able to save himself and his tractor in the pre-dawn hours Friday morning when his trailer erupted in flames on Interstate 24 near the Coffee-Grundy County line. The trucker, Nikeayla Matthews, 50, was heading east toward…
Wildlife photography contest open
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 12th annual Wildlife and Nature Photo Contest is open for submissions Aug. 1-31, 2026.
Troupe appointed to planning commission
James Troupe has been appointed to the Tullahoma Planning Commission to fill an open spot on the commission.
Pashcall competes at Mrs. AMERICAN
Kimberly Martin Paschall, Mrs. Tennessee American, is preparing to represent the Volunteer State on the national stage at Mrs. AMERICAN in Las Vegas, and she is inviting local businesses, organizations, and community members to partner with her as sponsors.
Fire in the sky – the Perseids are coming
There will be a fire in the night sky for the next month as the Perseids Meteor Shower returns for a season, with the onset already happening, and highlighting in early August.
Glick makes last request for C.D. Stamps
Now in his last month of service in Tullahoma, Alderman Kurt Glick has a last request for the city to consider – a playground and splash pad at C.D. Stamps Community Center.
City votes to equally fund entities
The board of mayor and aldermen voted on first reading to pass an ordinance that will require that South Jackson Performing Arts Center, the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tullahoma Sports Council all be given equal funding.
Deer bait privilege licenses available
The new Deer Bait Privilege License will be available on GoOutdoorsTennessee.com and in the TWRA On the Go App, starting July 22, 2026. The cost will be $50 for a resident of Tennessee and $100 for a non-resident. Public Chapter No. 444, allowing hunting over bait for white-tailed deer, was initiated by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Bill Lee in the 2025 Legislative Session.