May 29, 2026
News
General Sessions
Sentences were handed out in General Sessions court. Actions included: Kyle Garrett Lusk was ordered to serve 50 days of an 11-29 sentence for assault – threat of bodily injury and failure to appear in court.
Dutch Bros Coffee eyes William Northern location
Dutch Bros Coffee is planning to build a new coffee restaurant at the corner of Jackson and William Northern.
Mother’s boyfriend charged with child abuse
A man faces aggravated child abuse charges for allegedly leaving marks on a child with special needs when the youth had an emotional outburst.
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%.
Citizens foil grand theft auto
A would-be thief was chased down and detained after he allegedly tried to steal a truck on Springdale Drive in Manchester in an incident lawmen suspect was not his first rodeo.
Ascend wins Diamond Award
A scend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has won a coveted Diamond Award from America’s Credit Unions in the “Member or Trade Communications” category for its Possibilities newsletter. Ascend’s member newsletter was also recognized as the “Category’s Best,” earning the highest score of all other credit unions within its asset grouping.
Man claims rape charge was just a dream
A Coffee County man has been charged with rape for allegedly having sex with his wife while she slept and then telling her it was all a dream when she confronted him about it.
Lawmen open fire on drug suspect
A Michigan man was not a smooth criminal this past month after he rammed a law enforcement vehicle, prompting officers to open fire as he tried to beat it on foot.
Former Southern Inn office rebuild in the works
What was the Southern Inn office in Manchester will soon be a 6,000 square foot retail space according to a site plan presented during the April 20 Manchester Planning Commission meeting.
Government employee bound for theft
Staff Report A judicial commissioner has been bound over to the grand jury on theft charges for allegedly lying on her time card.