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Local man gets 17 years for arson, aiding terrorists
Regan Darby Prater, 28, of Tullahoma, was sentenced to 210 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and to pay $1,289,000 in restitution on Oct. 20 for arson and attempted provision of material support to a foreign terrorist organization. Prater pleaded guilty to these charges in April 2026.

Police support license plate reader use
During the recent study session of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, the Tullahoma Police Department voiced its support of continued use of license plate reader technology, pointing to safeguards the city will use to make sure the system is not abused.

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling celebrates grand reopening
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling wentalloutasitcelebrated the grand reopening of its Tullahoma facility, which has changed from production to distribution.

AEDC at 75: Distinct purpose earns Arnold AFB Chicken Gun lasting fame
The occasional article about it still crops up from time to time. Its story remains a highlight of public tours of Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex. Those who worked at the installation when it was active often remark on its notoriety when discussing their time at Arnold.

TPA hosts gubernatorial forum Oct. 27
Event will be lived streamedThe Tennessee Press Association will hold a gubernatorial forum on Oct. 27 at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, President Dave Gould announced on Thursday.

County approves data center restrictions
The Coffee County Commission passed a resolution during the Oct. 13 meeting that defines and adds specific requirements for data centers and their accessory uses.

TE Connectivity to close fulfillment center in 2027
TE Connectivity will move its Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC) from Tullahoma to El Paso, TX, and plans to close the facility in February 2027.

Eyes to the Skies – SpaceX treats early risers
While SpaceX launches are common, the Tuesday, Oct. 13 launch from Cape Canaveral had early risers looking to the skies as the Falcon 9 rocket bearing a robotic Dragon capsule created a celestial wonder that lit up social media from the East Coast all the way to Middle Tennessee.

City proclaims October National Arts and Humanities Month
The city of Tullahoma has proclaimed October as National Arts and Humanities Month. Mayor Lynn Sebourn presented the proclamation during the Board of Mayor and… Login to continue reading Login…

TCAT keeps on trucking, adds to faculty
TCAT- McMinnville has announced that Gregory Crane was recently hired as the Truck Driving Associate Instructor for the TCAT-McMinnville Main Campus. He brings more than 25 years of driving experience to this position.
