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Bonnaroo's 20th Anniversary: A Musical Journey Through Time
The Bonnaroo Music Festival celebrated its 20th year in 2024, held on an old farm in rural Manchester, Tennessee. The beloved music and arts festival began in 2002, the same year as Coachella, and has taken place annually since then, except for 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic and hurricane flooding, respectively. The festival has garnered numerous accolades, including being ranked by Rolling Stone magazine in 2003 as one of the "50 Moments That Changed Rock & Roll," named "Festival of the Decade" by Consequence of Sound, and listed among the "10 Best Festivals" by GQ Magazine.
Animal Harbor – Your donations at work
Animal Harbor, a limited-admission animal shelter facility serving Franklin County, continues to save lives and connect hearts thanks to donors who have a soft spot for homeless pets. Emily Holland, executive director of Animal Harbor, believes that transparency is a core value and wants donors to know how much they...
TVA looks to revise Tims Ford management plan
The TVA is looking to revise its Tims Ford Reservoir Land Management Plan (RLMP) and is asking the public’s input as it could impact grandfathered docks and other property concerns. Public comment is invited concerning the proposed revision to the Tims Ford RLMP. A virtual public meeting link is...
Road rage shooter collared
A Manchester man has been brought to justice after he allegedly shot a teenage girl during a road rage incident and then fled Tuesday evening on Normandy Road in Bedford County. The teen, Selena Southerland, 19, was airlifted for treatment of the gunshot wound and is said to be recovering....
Rolling roadblock set for Sunday morning
Motorists traveling to Tullahoma can expect a rolling roadblock Sunday morning on East Carroll this Sunday as the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) continues its road projects in the area. TDOT has released its newest roadway activity report for Region 2 of the state which includes Coffee and surrounding areas...
Tullahoma Youth Football Camp
The Tullahoma High School Football team will be holding their youth camp starting on July 8, going through July 10. The camp will start at 9 a.m. and go until noon each day. The fieldhouse will be open by 8 a.m. for drop-off. The camp is $60 per camper and $30 for each additional sibling. Payment is to be provided on the first day of camp. Checks are to be made payable to “Tullahoma QB Club”. Campers must be in a Tullahoma City School or be a home school student that lives within the district.
Tullahoma All Stars fall in District tournament
The Tullahoma Little League 11u All Stars fell to Winchester in the district semifinal, while the 12u All Stars dropped the championship game to Columbia. The 11u team made up by Grady Sturgill, Liam Tipps, Preston Silvertooth, Sean Marsh, Harrison Grow, Maddux McCallon, Briggs Legeune, Andrew Garland, Jordan Bunn, Kaynan Maupin, Waylon Crawford and Gabe Davis won the first game of the weekend 19-7. Marsh, Bunn, Sturgill, Davis and Garland each had two hits in the game. Bunn had a double and a triple. Marsh also had a double and Grow had a triple. McCallon, Tipps, Silvertooth, Grow and Legeune had a hit each.
Susan Kaye Owen
Susan Kaye Owen, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on June 24, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on March 30, 1941, in Winchester, TN, to her loving parents, William Frank and Isabel Smith. Susan spent her childhood in Decherd, Tennessee, in the family home built by her paternal grandfather.
WXPN at Bonnaroo ’24
See photos of all four days of the Tennessee festival. Another year at Bonnaroo came and went, and there to cover the event was XPN’s Avi Warren. From Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit to Khruangbin to Gary Glark Jr. to Say She She…the four-day festival in Manchester, Tennessee was full of XPN favorites. Peruse the whole carousel below to see photos of select artists performing at the landmark festival.
Local educator honored by International Society
The Theta chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG) attended the Tennessee State Convention held at The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee from May 30 to June 1, 2024. DKG, a professional honor society for women educators with a membership exceeding 50,000, is globally recognized with establishments in 17 countries. The Society is committed to fostering the professional and personal growth of women educators and promoting excellence in education. Comprising members from Chester and Madison Counties, the Theta chapter was well represented at the state convention, with five of its members in attendance. The convention featured workshops on education, society business, and personal interests, with the keynote speaker being DKG International First Vice President Connie Rensink. Notably, Regina Karnes, a dedicated 19-year member and retired Chester County special education educator, was honored with the Order of the Rose Award for her exceptional contributions to the chapter and the community. The Theta chapter, established in 1939, continues to play a significant role in the education landscape, hosting a variety of impactful projects such as UNICEF for GIRLS (Girls Initiative to Revitalize Learning Success), Student Essay Contests, and Teacher Grants-in-Aid.
Silent radio station
WSGM Radio, 104.7 FM, has been off the air since the end of May due to a lightning strike that knocked out its transmitter, console, computer and printer. According to Gina McKnight, everything has been replaced except the transmitter. ‘We have a loaner low-watt transmitter and were hoping to at least get back on the air this week to play music and do a little bit of talking. We won’t be able to reach as far out as we once did. We need to fix the transmitter we have or buy a new one.’ Donations are being accepted by Citizens Tri-County Bank. Tell the bank teller that the donation is for Cumberland Communications Corporation.
GCHS Sports Hall of Fame announces inductees, award winners
The Grundy County High School Sports Hall of Fame released its inductees for the Class of 2024 last Thursday. Trey Foster, Jay Trussler, Megan Rollins, the 2004 baseball team, and the late Steve Turner were elected by vote of the Hall of Fame Committee and the Hall’s living members.
Motlow State nominates faculty for excellence award
LYNCHBURG — Motlow State recently announced the 2024 finalists for the Faculty and Adjunct Faculty Excellence Awards. According to the college, this year’s candidates embody Motlow’s mission of academic and student success by making a difference both on campus and in the surrounding communities. A call for...
Voter registration deadline for August election is Tuesday
Anyone wishing to vote in the upcoming state primary, county general, Manchester City and Tullahoma City elections has only a few days remaining to register to vote. The voter registration deadline is Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Early voting is July 12-27 and election day is Thursday, August 1st. You can...
Birthdays – June 28
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...
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