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Tullahoma Senior Citizens Center plant memorial tree

The board of mayor and aldermen recognized the winners of the 2026 Miss Tullahoma Pageant held on March 6 at South Jackson Performing Arts Center at their last meeting. Honored with certificates of recognition from Mayor Lynn Sebourn were Emeri Claire Simmons - Little Miss Tullahoma, Riley Kate Brazier - Young Miss Tullahoma, KaCee Morgan Bordenet - Junior Miss Tullahoma, and Summer Grace Marie Kelly - Miss Tullahoma. The competition is a scholarship pageant for high school students (grades 9-12), with various age divisions ranging from younger contestants up to the senior title.

The GFWC Centennial Woman’s Club of Tullahoma will be holding its sixth annual “Live on the Lawn” fundraiser on Friday, May 22, from 6 – 9 p.m. “Enjoy a concert on the lawn featuring the band, A Slice of American Pie, who will be performing on the patio stage at South Jackson Performing Arts Center,” GFWC representatives said. “ This year’s event will feature a tribute to America’s 250th Birthday.”

Snapshots from the Area 13 Special Olympics

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.

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.

A month after the board of mayor and aldermen passed the 2045 Tullahoma Comprehensive Plan, they have voted to repeal the long-awaited measure.

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.

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.