John Coffelt

The Finance Committee approved a Water and Sewer Department bond for a total of $20 million at a 4.25% rate over 20 years that will cover repairs to the wastewater plant and the sewer infrastructure.

There’s a book that my mom used to read to my brother and I when we were kids called “If We Were All the Same.” It was written by Fred Rogers and was part of a series based around his popular long-running show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.

Staff Report For 2,061 members of East Tennessee State University's Class of 2026, Commencement marked both a milestone and a beginning.

JOHN COFFELT Editor The Coffee County Planning Commission unanimously approved during the May 26 meeting to impose a 12-month moratorium on AI datacenters in the county to allow time for the board to propose amendments to the county zoning resolutions to address the issue. County Mayor Dennis Hunt brought the suggestion to the committee for […]

Over the years, Jefferson's Manchester has developed a loyal following throughout the area. In turn, the community has voted Jefferson's as the home of Manchester's Finest Wings for 2026.

The Coffee County Commission approved a contract during the May 12 meeting to cooperate with the Tennessee Department of Transportation on a replacement traffic light at the intersection of Highways 41 and 127 in Hillsboro.

Building a new team from the ground up is a task that is easier said than done. Adding in an entirely new sport presents even more of a challenge.

The Coffee County Planning Commission unanimously approved during the May 26 meeting to impose a 12-month moratorium on AI data centers in the county

Staff Report Arnold Air Force Base leadership announced on Monday, June 1 that potential Enhanced Use Lease offerors will not be submitting proposals for Arnold AFB parcels for an AI Data Center. According to information from the the Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC), the decision was based on responses they received from the companies […]

Members of the Coffee County Budget and Finance Committee on May 28 pitched the idea of a five or six cent property tax increase for next year's budget.