August 25, 2026
Local News
Brandon Champion announces candidacy for alderman
Brandon Champion has revealed his run for the Tullahoma aldermanic council. His announcement reads in full: “Native to Coffee County, Brandon lives with his wife and four children in this…
‘He will die in prison’ – Floyd sentenced to 25 years for child rape
A local man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for rape of a child. According to a statement released from the Coffee County District Attorney’s Office, Darrell Floyd,…
Local DYW compete at State
Tullahoma’s Distinguished Young Women participated in the Tennessee State Distinguished Young Women Program July 12 - 18 in Cleveland, TN. They stayed with host families for the week participating in volunteer work and workshops. Friday and Saturday night Brindley Duncan and Lily Duckworth competed to earn the title of the TN Distinguished Young Women. Brindley was name the People’s Choice Award winner and earned a preliminary award in the Fitness Category. Lily earned preliminary awards in the categories of Scholastics, Interview, Fitness, and Self-Expression and was named the 2nd Alternate to the Distinguished Young Woman of Tennessee.
Hickerson VFD and County Rescue Squad receive grants from State Fire Marshal
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI), along with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, honored several local volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, including Coffee County’s Rescue Squad and Hickerson Volunteer Fire Department, with a luncheon and awarded a total of over $2.6 million in grants.
South Jackson gets a new Dollar General
Tullahoma is on its way to getting its fifth Dollar General as a new business is going up on South Jackson Street.
Duck River Electric holds membership meeting
Win a chance at a free F-150 truck
THS receives over $50,000 in grant funds
During the summer, Tullahoma High School learned it was the recipient of two grants totaling $52,417.77, which will go toward Career Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Spain becomes National Champion at FBLA National Conference
TCS sees three others place at national conference
Back to school this Friday
For many students and teachers, summer flew by too fast, as it is already time to return to class as schools are back in session across the state.