October 9, 2026
News
Let it snow – City buys snow plow
While Tennessee remained under a heat dome going into this week with highs touching 100, city leaders were planning ahead as the approved the purchase of two snow plows and a salt spreader for when winter finally hits.
Retail sales dip slightly
Retail sales in Tullahoma in June, 2026 were down compared to June, 2025. Merchants collected 1.44% less in sales tax between the two months. The reporting of retail sales is one month behind as merchants have a month to report their sales.
Jefferson Street Park set for major upgrade
Major upgrades are coming to Jefferson Street Park after the board of mayor and aldermen Okayed the construction to begin The move by the city comes after Parks and Recreation Department was approached by members of the community last year to look into replacing the Jefferson Street Playground. The current playground built in 2011, is very small and weathered and does not offer popular amenities such as swings.
Judge issues restraining order against Tullahoma City Schools
DUANE SHERRILL Editor A judge has issued a restraining order against Tullahoma City Schools, claiming they wrongly suspended an honor student for having a vape at school, ordering the school…
City and school boards address tragedy
Following the death of an 11-year-old boy at the Kings Lane/Country Club Drive intersection in August, both officials from the city and school board have stated that steps are underway to prevent future tragedies.
Statewide crackdown of prostitution targets Columbia
'I lie TBI has cracked down on 1 a network of massage parlors across the state, one located in Columbia, after it was found they were alleged offering prostitution as one of their services.
Who’s next? City releases paving schedule
The city of Tullahoma has announced its fall paving schedule which will upgrade 6.72 miles of streets.
Dig Day on 41A draws a crowd
Over a thousand people braved the heat to be part of the inaugural Dig Day on 41A Saturday as kids were given a chance to get hands-on with big machinery with exhibits ranging from a Blackhawk helicopter and giant Tonka truck to excavators and jackhammers.
Blood Assurance Goes ‘9 to 5’ with one-day-only Dolly-inspired donor t-shirt
Blood Assurance is honoring Tennessee icon Dolly Parton with a special “9 to 5” blood donation promotion Friday, Sept. 25. Donors who give blood at a Blood Assurance donation center…
Gum Creek woman dies in house fire
A Gum Creek woman died in a house fire in Franklin County last week, and four others were injured. “On September 14, 2026, at approximately 1:50 a.m., deputies from our…