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Man drowns after falling overboard
A Tullahoma man drowned this past Sunday afternoon falling off his paddle craft at Tims Ford Lake in Moore County.

Piping on the Green this Saturday
Piping on the Green is set for its biggest event ever as the Highland Games will be incorporated into this year’s event, making the 12th annual exhibition a can’t-miss festival, all free and on the grounds of South Jackson Performing Arts Center.
America saves week through April 10
America Saves Week will run from April 6-10. The theme for 2026 is “Own Your Financial Story: Small Steps, Big Impact”. This initiative focuses on promoting financial resilience, encouraging Americans to automate savings, reduce debt, and set actionable goals.

The Bethmanns renew 75th wedding vows
Brookdale Tullahoma residents Bill and Charlotte Bethmann celebrated a major milestone this past week as they renewed their vows for their 75th wedding anniversary.

Sheriff Partin announces reelection bid
Sheriff Chad Partin has announced his candidacy for reelection as Coffee County Sheriff during the upcoming May primary.

Early voting for May primaries starts April 15
Business is picking up for the coming election year as the start of early voting for the May primaries is just a week away.

Planning Chairman diminishes impact of five-acre minimum
Coffee County Planning Commission Chairman Steve Cunningham during the March 24 meeting discussed what he called inaccuracies circulating on social media.

Third ‘No Kings’ protest goes downtown
This past Saturday, March 28, over 3,000 “No Kings” protests took place across the United States, which included Tullahoma as one of the 40 protests held in Tennessee.

BoMA reconsiders Katewood loan
The board of mayor and aldermen has reconsidered its stance on a loan for the Katewood development on Cedar Street and has now given it the city’s blessing.
Retail sales down slightly to start year
Retail sales in Tullahoma in January, 2026 were down slightly compared to January, 2025. Merchants collected $17,216 or 1.19% less 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 eight months of the fiscal year, retail sales in Tullahoma are up 5.46%.
