James (Jim) Graham Thompson Obituary
James (Jim) Graham Thompson passed away on May 21, 2023, at the age of 88, at his home in Poulsbo, Washington. He was born in Tullahoma on Oct. 19, 1934. Jim grew up in Tullahoma, the son of R.S. and…
Marion Kalanske Harrison Obituary
Marion Kalanske Harrison, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro at the age of 81. Mrs. Harrison was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania to the late John Jay and Mary V. Gerlack Kalanske.…
Mental Health is the new pandemic
J When education leaders talk about lightening the load, it isn’t about doing less, it is about focusing efforts on what is most important. Stephen Covey made a career out of teaching others how to prioritize their time and tasks…
Local students named to Carson-Newman Dean’s List
The following Carson-Newman University student(s) made Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. The University awards Dean’s List honors to students earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while taking 12 or more credit hours. Founded in 1851,…
Federal judge drags down drag show law
A federal judge has struck down Tennessee first-in-the-nation ban on drag show, saying the law was unconstitutional by its vagueness. The law is both “unconstitutionally vague and substantially overbroad” and encouraged “discriminatory enforcement,” according to the ruling late Friday by…
City budget moves forward with first reading
KYLE MURPHYStaff Writer The city of Tullahoma is looking at a $34 million budget for the coming fiscal year, including no increase in the property tax rate. In its May 22 meeting, the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously…
‘Lowbrow Meets Kustom Kulture’ at fine arts center
KYLE MURPHYStaff Writer This past week the Tullahoma Fine Arts Center opened up “Lowbrow Meets Kustom Kulture,” its newest gallery for the month of June. The exhibit consisted of artwork from artists Big Toe, Squindo, John Bell, Wes Core, Gary…
Farm-City Day returns to Coffee County
A On May 18, the inaugural “Baby Farm-City Day” was held at Hickerson Elementary. This event was coordinated by UT/TSU Extension and Hickerson Elementary. Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade students were treated to exhibits from Coffee County Farm Bureau Women,…
Grundy officer facing charges
L A Grundy County officer had his law enforcement career cut short. He was arrested after 11 days on the job, accused of smuggling narcotics into the lockup. Luther Hayes was charged June 2 with introduction of contraband into a…
Business students make Beta Gamma Sigma
The Jennings A. Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University inducted 86 students into Beta Gamma Sigma, the national scholastic honor society which is “dedicated to principles and ideals essential to a life well lived, as well as…
