May 29, 2026
News
Blood donations urged for 100 deadliest days of summer
As Middle Tennessee enters the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” Blood Assurance is urging people to donate blood, platelets, and plasma now and throughout the summer to help prevent a seasonal donor shortage from threatening local hospital supplies.
Silicon Ranch updates Planning Commission
Several representatives of Silicon Ranch (SR) solar farm and LPL Solar attended May’s Moore County Planning Commission meeting to update the commission on progress at the site, and to address former issues. Bryan Runion with SR introduced the group.
Police get new body cameras
The city has approved the purchase of 33 Axon body cameras for the Tullahoma Police Department at a price tag of $141,499.
Tullahoma stamps out hunger with food donations
Tullahoma helped to stamp out hunger this month as citizens donated nearly 3,100 pounds of food to local pantries for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
VA expands clinic at Arnold AFB
An expansion of the Tullahoma Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic is nearing completion, boosting access to care for an additional 1,800 eligible patients, to include active duty Airmen.
Friends of Short Springs hold workday
The Friends of Short Springs hosted a workday on the morning of May 16. Under the supervision of Ranger Marlie Gibbs from Old Stone Fort State Park, 11 volunteers conducted repairs on the Collier-Horn Bridge and graded some sections of trail on the Laurel Loop Trail.
Tullahoma sisters raise funds for veterans
Cassidy and Dakoda Haney, two dedicated sisters from Tullahoma, are making a meaningful impact for the nation’s veterans through a heartfelt fundraising effort. By crafting and selling beaded bracelets and gathering donations, the girls have raised a total of $361 to support veterans in their community.
Class of 2026 leave their mark at graduation
Friday night was a night of celebration at Wilkins Stadium as the Tullahoma High School (THS) and Tullahoma Virtual Academy (TVA) Class of 2026 walked the line to receive their diplomas. The commencement ceremonies saw 270 students from both THS and TVA receive their diplomas.
Bridge named in honor of Thomas Gwynn
The newly constructed foot bridge that allows pedestrian traffic from Atlantic into History Park has been named in honor of the “Greatest Ranger that ever was”, Tullahoma’s-own Thomas Gwynn.