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Katherine Marie Vaughn Obituary
Katherine Marie Vaughn of Tullahoma passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital at the age of 86. Mrs. Vaughn was born in Warren County to the late William Martin and Stella Sparkman Smith. During her life she was a member of College Street Baptist Church, and retired from Wal-Mart after 27 ½ years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Vaughn was preceded in death by her husband, Millard “Tony” Vaughn; one daughter, JoAnn Painter; brothers, Wayne, James, and Buddy Smith; sisters, Grace Reedy, Inia Cruise, Pauline Tatum, Billie Kyzer, and Ruth Dodson; and one great-grandson, Nolan.
Evelyn Sanders Cooper Obituary
Evelyn Sanders Cooper, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Life Care Center at the age of 100. Mrs. Cooper was born in Nashville to the late Albert Harrison Sanders and Catherine Heins Sanders. During her life she worked as the bookkeeper for Builder’s Supply and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, George Henry Cooper, Jr.; and three brothers, Albert, Alfred, and Robert Sanders. She is survived by her three children, Tom (Karen) Cooper, Paul (Missy) Cooper, and Kathy (Rick) Millen; five grandchildren, Emily, Ashley, Chris, Ryan, and Royce; and six great-grandchildren, Callahan, Claire, Everett, Ryder, Cooper, and Lucas.
Fireworks light up area skies
Winchester, Decherd freedom events give spectators options. For three consecutive days, residents got their chance to view outstanding fireworks shows across the county, showcasing 2024’s freedom celebrations for Independence Day.
Political forum tonight
The Duck and the Tullahoma News are combining to host a candidate forum on Wednesday, July 10, the event to include candidates for Tullahoma city mayor and aldermen. The forum will be held on July 10 at Tullahoma High School at 6 p.m. and will be moderated by popular radio personality Lucky Knott. All candidates on the ballot are invited to participate and the public is urged to attend the free event in person at the high school auditorium.
Local Businessman, Charitable leader Ray Marcrom passes away
Forest Mill Church of Christ confirmed that Mr. Marcrom passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, “doing what he loved”. Marcrom was helping with the Church’s ramp building (for disabled persons) ministry. To many local citizens, Ray Marcrom was the face of Marcrom’s Pharmacy. The Marcrom’s Pharmacy family has...
Motlow State co-hosts FAFSA Clinics
TnAchieves, in partnership with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission/Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (THEC/TSAC), is providing 60+ Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) clinics in counties throughout the state. These events are open to the public and are designed to provide students and families with an opportunity to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA prior to the Aug. 1, 2024, TN Promise deadline.
Lighting Upgrade at Waggoner Park in Tullahoma
Tullahoma Parks and Recreation and The Tullahoma Utilities Authority (TUA) are excited to announce the successful completion of the lighting installation on Field 3 at Waggoner Park. This enhancement marks a milestone in improving the community's recreational facilities, offering residents extended opportunities for evening sports and recreational activities. The newly...
City of Manchester Budget and Finance Committee continues fine-tuning 2024-2025 budget; Department Heads submit wish lists
At the July 8, 2024 City of Manchester Budget and Finance Committee work session, City Department Heads met again with the Committee to fine tune their budget request for the upcoming year. Hearing from various City Department heads at the meeting, Vice Mayor Messick indicated that each Department was likely...
Decherd Alderman Stubblefield, wife arrested on drug charges
Decherd Alderman Justin Stubblefield and his wife, Paige Stubblefield, have each been arrested on charges of conspiring to distribute oxycodone stemming from a recent investigation. Bond for each has been set at $150,000, according to Franklin County Jail reports. Both are to appear in Franklin County General Sessions Court on...
Local Democrats And Republicans Plan Debates On Thunder Radio
Thunder Radio’s interview program, “Connecting Coffee County” is excited to once again host our local Democratic and Republican designees to discuss statewide legislative issues. Mike Stein (Chairman of the Coffee County Democratic Party) and Frances Arthur (Former GOP State Executive Committeewoman for the Tennessee 16th District from...
Birthdays – July 11
Daily prize winner of a piece of pie provided by The Mercantile – 210 N. Irwin St. in Manchester. Claim prize certificate at Thunder Radio studio, 1030 Oakdale St. Manchester, TN. 37355. Weekly prize winner of a birthday cake provided by Food Lion and a Floral Arrangement provided by...
Hunter Cole Smithson
Hunter Cole Smithson, a 28 year old loving father, spouse, brother, son, and friend, unexpectedly left this world while doing what he loved in Normandy, TN on July 7, 2024. Hunter was born in Murfreesboro, TN to his parents- John Randolph Smithson and Penny Denise Johnson Shelton. Hunter found the most joy in a deer stand, with a turkey call, casting a line at Normandy Lake, hunting morel mushrooms, searching for arrowheads, dancing to funk music, or cooking a delicious meal. Above all else, Hunter loved his precious baby girls- Louella and Layla, Fiancé- Sarah Reed, and baby boy- Beau Hunter. He loved immensely, wrote poems and letters with the most delicate tone, and always danced as if no one was looking. Hunter completed the Smithson Trio- a bond with his sisters, Hillari and Holli, that could never be shaken. His smile brought joy to all, and his presence felt like home.
New fire station
An additional fire station in Coalmont aims to accommodate growth. “We have been working on this for a year or so,” said Coalmont Mayor Tom Meeks. “The new station will be located where Danny Stewart’s business once stood. The junction is building up and a lot of businesses seem to be locating there, so we want to give them better coverage. Plus, we’ve got the school in that area."
Finalists announced for national Songbook Academy
From hundreds of applicants nationwide, 40 high school students from 14 states have been selected to participate in this year’s Songbook Academy®, a weeklong summer intensive that immerses young performers in America’s musical heritage and helps them develop as artists under the guidance of Broadway stars and other entertainment professionals and music educators.
PREP FOOTBALL SCHEDULE SERIES: NSM to face several ‘local’ foes during Lipscomb’s debut season with Bison
In 2024, the North Sand Mountain football team will play a new schedule with a new head coach. Jay Lipscomb was hired in January as the Bison’s head coach, taking over for Keith Kirby, who moved into administration at the school after eight seasons as NSM head coach. The...
VFW honored again for service
Since the Veterans of Foreign Wars was established in Tennessee in 1930, no other Tennessee Post had earned the coveted All-American Post designation three years in a row until 2021, when Manchester’s Old Stone Fort Memorial VFW Post 10904 received its third consecutive award. Year over year, members of...
Wrestling team raise funds at Bonnaroo
While the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival does bring in artists big and small to Coffee County, it also provides an opportunity for local organizations and sports teams to raise funds. The Tullahoma Takedown Club tends to have some kind of booth set up at the music festival each year,...
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