News

Courthouse and Historical Society Museum reopens May 9
Coffee County Historical Society will reopen the Historic Court House on the Manchester square on May 9 at 1 p.m. after being closed for remodeling.

Bridge built for access to History Park
In the 2005 animated movie, “Robots”, the main character named Rodney has a catch phrase, “See a need, fill a need.” Last week, the staff at Parks and Recreation did exactly that.

Man charged with murder for overdose death
A Chattanooga man has been indicted on second-degree murder charges after investigators say he was the drug dealer who sold fentanyl to a man who overdosed.

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.

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.

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.
Community Calendar MAY
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Snapshots from the Area 13 Special Olympics
Snapshots from the Area 13 Special Olympics

Live on the Lawn returns May 22
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.”

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%.
