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Tullahoma News brings home eight state awards
The Tullahoma News continued its winning tradition this week as the publication was the recipient of eight awards from the Tennessee Press Association for work it did in 2025 including three first place awards.

AEDC celebrates 75th anniversary with open house
This past weekend, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex celebrated its 75th anniversary with an open house. Residents and civilians had a unique opportunity to enter Arnold Air Force Base and…

AEDC rededicated for 75th anniversary
As part of the celebration of its 75th anniversary, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex was rededicated as part of its open house event on Saturday,… Login to continue reading Login…

Col. Dirkes officially takes command of AEDC
Concluding the open house event at Arnold Air Force Base was the Change of Command ceremony, where Col. Grant Mizell gave a final salute to… Login to continue reading Login…

Heat index tops 100 this week: Know heat stroke signs
With dangerous heat and humidity expected to settle across Middle Tennessee through early next week, mid-state residents are urged to take precautions against heat-related illnesses and recognize the warning signs…

Three charged for selling vapes to minors
Three people have been arrested and charged with selling vapes to minors in an undercover operation coordinated by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department. “On May… Login to continue reading Login…

Coffee County 4-H attends conference
Five Coffee County 4-H members recently represented the county at the Tennessee 4-H Academic Conference held June 9–12 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. More than 220 delegates from across the state attended the annual event, which provides middle school youth with hands-on learning experiences related to their project areas while introducing them to college life.

Time restriction placed on signs outside Admin Building
The Coffee County Commission approved a resolution during the June 9 meeting that would limit how long political signs can be placed on the lawn at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza.

Damron’s marks 25 years of southern hospitality
Twenty five years ago, June of 2001, Damron’s Restaurant first opened their doors. And for twenty five years, when you place your order and your hearty, comfort food arrives you also get a heaping helping of genuine southern hospitality. Three-thirty in the morning, seven days a week, comes early at the Damron household so Gloria and her husband of 32 years, Mike, can get to the restaurant and get things started before the doors open at 6 a.m. And then it’s nonstop for Gloria and her small staff: prepping, cooking, welcoming, ordering, bussing, serving and cleaning til the last customer leaves about 2pm.

Tullahoma Fire Station 2 gets renovation
The Tullahoma Fire Department announced this past week that Fire Station 2 received some renovations thanks to its community partners.
