July 14, 2026
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Snapshots from the Area 13 Special Olympics
Snapshots from the Area 13 Special Olympics
Three members elected to Airport Authority
A debate on reappointing members of the Tullahoma Airport Authority (TAA) ended with a called election, where one member was reappointed, and two new members joined the authority.
Law firm hired for airport
Thompson Burton PLLC has been retained as aviation council for the Tullahoma Airport. Interim Assistant Airport Manager Gavin Dishon revealed the airport authority and Interim City Administrator Jeff Damron rated each of the applicants that applied for the council position and they unanimously agreed on Thompson Burton.
BoMA rescinds 2045 Comprehensive Plan
A month after the board of mayor and aldermen passed the 2045 Tullahoma Comprehensive Plan, they have voted to repeal the long-awaited measure.
Special Olympics Spring Games May 4
The Special Olympics Area 13 Spring Games will take place on Monday, May 4, at Tullahoma High School (THS), bringing together athletes from across the region for a day of competition, celebration, and community spirit.
Primary elections this Tuesday
Residents planning to vote early will have until Thursday, April 30, to cast their ballots before the May 5 primary. For those who do not exercise their early voting option, the polls will open around the county on May 5 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at their local voting precinct.
Ascend wins Diamond Award
A scend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has won a coveted Diamond Award from America’s Credit Unions in the “Member or Trade Communications” category for its Possibilities newsletter. Ascend’s member newsletter was also recognized as the “Category’s Best,” earning the highest score of all other credit unions within its asset grouping.
Retail sales climb in Coffee County
Retail sales in Tullahoma in February, 2026 were up slightly compared to February, 2025. Merchants collected $29,614 or 2.11% more in sales tax between the two months. The reporting of retail sales are one month behind as merchants have a month to report their sales. For the first nine months of the fiscal year, retail sales in Tullahoma are up 5.14%.
Dutch Bros Coffee eyes William Northern location
Dutch Bros Coffee is planning to build a new coffee restaurant at the corner of Jackson and William Northern.
Students headed to FBLA National Conference
Tullahoma City Schools had 44 students qualify for the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference, and 47 students in total received awards based on their performances at the state conference earlier this month.