Tullahoma News

“But we've got to look at the next 50 years”

Several solutions are needed to avoid a repeat of last summer's drought scare, and they may include adjusting the Duck River Agency's charter, according to a consensus officials heard during a water utilities ... via Shelbyville Times-Gazette

Cascade Spring, located off Cascade Hollow Road near Dickel Distillery and serves about 1.000 customers, is currently of concern to state and local officials because of turbidity and possible impurities in the ... via Tullahoma News

The annual "Symphony at the Celebration" concert by the Nashville Symphony, featuring regional guest artists, will be held April 29 at Calsonic Arena on the grounds of the Tennessee Walking Horse National ... via Tullahoma News

“It's dry down deep where the roots are and trees are just going to suffer from it.”

Going into possibly the third year of drought in Coffee and surrounding counties, the area has had some rain and a little good news this week - if only a little. via Tullahoma News

“We had a $1.7 million increase in sales tax revenue, but there was a $1.6 million decrease in the city's direct appropriation”

Tullahoma's school system has been receiving direct payments from Coffee County totaling about $800,000 more than last year during the same time period. via Tullahoma News

“That's really good news for us”

Tullahoma city schools will be getting an estimated $808,000 this fiscal year in additional revenue, stemming from tax proceeds related to an agreement with Coffee County regarding unpaid local option sales ... via Tullahoma News

“Three years ago, I was paying $1,800 a year for insurance”

By BOB GARDINIER , Staff writer Click byline for more stories by writer. Last updated: 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2008 Local adventurer and aviation pioneer Millard Harmon is donating his beloved 1969 single ... via Times Union

“The public needs to know how important this is”

The Tullahoma Planning Commission is stressing how imperative its members feel that the public should know about the city's land-use plan and how it coincides with zoning amid forthcoming expected changes to ... via Tullahoma News

It's a another day of high school spring sports action. Here's the prep sports schedule for this weekend: Today BASEBALL Noon Siegel at Columbia 1 p.m. La Vergne at Blackman 1 p.m. Riverdale v. Covington 1 ... via DNJ.com

The Nashville Symphony has announced its schedule of community concerts, set to begin later this spring. via The Tennessean

“When you put everything together, it should keep property taxes low.”

A sales tax increase that went into effect last year is on target to hand the City of Tullahoma more than an extra $2 million by the fiscal year's end on June 30. via Tullahoma News

“On this flight I can't imagine a more exciting series of events”

A University of Tennessee alumnus is in command of Space Shuttle Endeavour. Dominic Gorie is leading the crew of shuttle mission STS-123 on its 16-day mission. via WATE-TV Knoxville

Members of the Motlow College Student Government Association and the college's Presidential Student Leadership Institute take advantage of a photo opportunity during the annual Motlow College Foundation Gala ... via Tullahoma News

Students ages 16 to 24 wanting hands-on conservation experience can apply for jobs in the state's parks and natural areas this June and July. via The Tennessean

Riverdale senior Cat Hosfield pitched a perfect game and recorded 12 strikeouts, as the Lady Warriors started the 2008 season with a 14-0 victory over Lebanon. via DNJ.com

One of the most fun free events I covered as a columnist last year was the Nashville Kennel Club and the Tullahoma Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show at the Williamson County Agricultural Exposition Park. via The Tennessean

Howard Development of Manchester is proceeding with developing one of three subdivisions near the Riley Creek-Ovoca Road intersection with the understanding that it will not be able to sell lots until the city ... via Tullahoma News

“All parties are getting together working on it ... and there will probably be a compromise on it”

Concerns about the state budget and local water issues are just some of the items that Tennessee legislators are to examine during this session of the General Assembly, State Sen. via Shelbyville Times-Gazette

This part of Middle Tennessee has considered itself lucky this winter with generally mild temperatures and only one light snow. via Tullahoma News

Members of the Hawks youth wrestling club competed in Saturdays 2008 AAU Tullahoma Wildcat open with great results. via The Leaf Chronicle