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Tennessee House Speaker pledges to fund Imagination Library
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Chairman Bo Watson have pledged that the state of Tennessee will pick up the local cost for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library as part of Tennessee’s budget in 2027 as a tribute to the country music icon following her passing.

O’Charley’s closes down
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar in Manchester, along with several other locations, will close its doors after almost 20 years in business.

TDOT begins construction on SR-55 bridge at Exit 111
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is officially marking the start of construction on the SR 55 bridge replacement project over I-24 at Exit 111, beginning this week with the installation of construction signage.

Former Shelbyville clerk indicted for theft
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of former Shelbyville Police Department clerk Lilia Torres after investigators determined she misappropriated… Login to continue reading Login…

Dove season underway in Tennessee
Tennessee’s 2026-27 mourning dove season opens on Tuesday, Sept. 1 and is one of the state’s longest-standing hunting traditions. The season opener is the start of three hunting segments for the popular game bird.

Pit stop: VA250 stock car coming to Arnold AFB
Like many of the aerospace programs Arnold Engineering Development Complex supported over its 75-year history, the recordsetting VA250 stock car was brought from concept to reality through wind tunnel testing and data evaluation.

County culls flock cameras
Coffee County recently removed two flock cameras, according to Sheriff Chad Partin.

Local Chamber targeted in pair of lawsuits
The Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce is fighting a pair of lawsuits, Executive Director Hope Nunley revealed to the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen at their past meeting.

Charges dismissed against Glick
DUANE SHERRILL Editor Felony charges alleging official misconduct against former Tullahoma Alderman Kurt Glick have been dismissed, ending a three-year-long saga in which the special prosecutor in his case was…

Coffee County Fair starts this Friday
For the 169th time, the Coffee County Fair is offering over a week of fun for all members of the family starting this Friday, Sept. 4.
