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Berry wants answers about chamber lawsuits
Daniel Berry wants answers when it comes to the two lawsuits against the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce, going so far as to suggest the city withhold funding for the entity until it gets answers.

McGee named Mayor Pro Tem
DUANE SHERRILL Editor With new faces on the aldermanic council, Mayor Lynn Sebourn made fresh liaison assignments to local boards during the Sept. 14 BoMA… Login to continue reading Login…

Hands-On Science Center announces Fall Break Camp
Looking for something exciting and educational to keep kids engaged during fall break? The Hands-On Science Center is inviting children ages 6–13 to spend a week exploring, experimenting, and discovering…

AEDC at 75: AEDC testing in late 1950s supports early space programs
BRAD HICKS AEDC Contributor Throughout the tail end of the same decade in which it was dedicated, test cells at what was then known as… Login to continue reading Login…

Wawa is in, Ruby Tuesday is out
“Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday,” as the restaurant closed its doors this week; meanwhile, what will take its place is a Wawa convenience store and gas station after the Tullahoma Planning Commission approved the site plan.

Make some noise: VA250 stock car makes a pit stop in Tullahoma
The VA250 Car Project didn’t need to shift gears and go over 250 mph, as it and its crew made a pit stop in Tullahoma earlier this month to connect motorsports, engineering and innovation to the community.

City delays vote on organizational chart
The city has decided to postpone changing its organizational chart when it comes who the city recorder and chief of police report to and clarifies the role of the city administrator in the city’s chart.

Let it snow – City buys snow plow
While Tennessee remained under a heat dome going into this week with highs touching 100, city leaders were planning ahead as the approved the purchase of two snow plows and a salt spreader for when winter finally hits.

Retail sales dip slightly
Retail sales in Tullahoma in June, 2026 were down compared to June, 2025. Merchants collected 1.44% less in sales tax between the two months. The reporting of retail sales is one month behind as merchants have a month to report their sales.

Jefferson Street Park set for major upgrade
Major upgrades are coming to Jefferson Street Park after the board of mayor and aldermen Okayed the construction to begin The move by the city comes after Parks and Recreation Department was approached by members of the community last year to look into replacing the Jefferson Street Playground. The current playground built in 2011, is very small and weathered and does not offer popular amenities such as swings.
