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Class of 2026 leave their mark at graduation
Friday night was a night of celebration at Wilkins Stadium as the Tullahoma High School (THS) and Tullahoma Virtual Academy (TVA) Class of 2026 walked the line to receive their diplomas. The commencement ceremonies saw 270 students from both THS and TVA receive their diplomas.

Bridge named in honor of Thomas Gwynn
The newly constructed foot bridge that allows pedestrian traffic from Atlantic into History Park has been named in honor of the “Greatest Ranger that ever was”, Tullahoma’s-own Thomas Gwynn.

Cedar Lane traffic light approved
Following the installation of temporary lights at the Cedar Lane/William Northern Boulevard intersection, the Tullahoma Utilities Authority (TUA) Board has approved the purchase and installation of new traffic signals.
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Tennessee Backroads Dinner May 21
Genealogical research is popular and the Tennessee’s Backroads Heritage Spring Dinner is going to feature valuable information about the process.

VFW holds Memorial observance Monday
The Manchester Veterans of Foreign Wars All-American Post 10904 will host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11 a.m. This year’s ceremony will again be held indoors at the Manchester Arts Center – 128 E. Main Street in Manchester. Richard Claing, of Manchester’s VFW Post 10904, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

High Tech Job Fair Thursday
Professionals and skilled workers from across Tennessee and the surrounding region are invited to attend a Technology- Driven Job Fair on Thursday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Atlantic Venue, 205 NW Atlantic Street, Tullahoma.

Tullahoma native recognized as a NETC 2025 Sailor of the Year finalist
Sonar Technician (Submarines) 1st Class Justin Gore, a Tullahoma, Tenn., native, was selected as a Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) Sailor of the Year finalist for 2026. Gore was nominated over sailors from across the entire NETC domain.

TCS has three staff semifinalists
Tullahoma City Schools recently learned that three staff members were named regional semifinalists for their respective awards. Dr. Wendy Wilkerson has been named a semifinalist for Supervisor of the Year, while Dr. Woody Dillehay is a semifinalist for Principal of the Year and Blair Clanton is a semifinalist for Teacher of the Year.

Hope Thomas earns P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Hope Thomas, daughter of Rebecca Thomas, is the 2026 recipient of the STAR Scholarship presented by P.E.O.
