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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…

AEDC at 75: Eight days after acceptance, J-5 roared to life
Eight days. That was all the time that passed between the Air Force accepting two new rocket test cells at Arnold Engineering Development Center and one of them roaring to life for the first time. On Dec. 11, 1963, the Air Force formally accepted the J-4 and J-5 rocket test cells. On Dec. 19, the first rocket motor was fired in J-5.

Defense contends subpoena power abuse in Amacher case
Former Tullahoma Alderman Jenna Amacher is due in court Friday afternoon as her defense argues several pre-trial motions before the judge, including allegations that the prosecution abused its subpoena powers.

Dig Day on 41A happens Saturday
The inaugural Dig Day on 41A, presented by Christopher Equipment and the Highland Rim Kiwanis Club, will be held Saturday, offering children from the community an up-close look at some big machinery ranging from cranes and land movers to helicopters and fire department vehicles. The event is free to the public thanks to generous sponsorships by several local businesses and individuals.

Teen charged with vehicular homicide
A local teen has been charged with vehicular homicide for a fatal crash last week on Lost Creek Road in Moore County that claimed the life of another motorist.

Rosie Graham bids farewell to school board
During the August Tullahoma City Schools (TCS) Board of Education meeting, outgoing member Rosie Graham took a moment to reflect on her time serving the board.

Planes soar to help farmers
Those living out by the Tullahoma Municipal Airport may have recently seen some planes flying lower than usual, but have no fear, as those planes are helping farmers with the next crop.
