š± Planning a foliage drive? See why Old Stone Fort stands out.
Manchester, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Manchester! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Planning a foliage drive? See why Old Stone Fort stands out.
- How did the Lady Raiders hold off Cascadeās late surge?
- Manchester teacher earns spotlight at Tennesseeās top educator awards banquet.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
- Monday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 49 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Where to View Colorful Fall Foliage in Middle Tennessee: 8 Stunning Vantage Points to Take in Autumn Splendor (boropulse.com) ā Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, just outside Manchester, is highlighted as a prime nearby spot to see fall colors, waterfalls, and rivers on easy hiking trails. The roundup also points to several other Middle Tennessee parks and overlooks, encouraging day trips and overnights as foliage peaks later this month. 
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ā¢ Lady Raiders, Cascade Battle to 1-1 Draw (thunder1320.com) ā Coffee County Centralās girls soccer team battled Cascade to a 1-1 draw Thursday night in Manchester, with the game carried live on Thunder Radio. The Lady Raiders took a second-half lead through Lilly Matherne before Cascade equalized late, as keeper Kayda Ferrell and the Coffee County defense held off heavy pressure. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Tennessee names Collierville STEM teacher as Teacher of the Year (commercialappeal.com) ā Manchester gets a shout-out as Westwood Elementary teacher Holly Logan is honored alongside statewide winners at Tennesseeās Excellence in Educators Banquet. While Colliervilleās Jenna Burke takes Teacher of the Year, the event also recognizes Manchester City Schools and other educators shaping classrooms across the state, with more details available on the full list of honorees. Ā Ā Ā
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š Events Nearby
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Andy Buckner Music: Southern Middle Tennessee Pavilion| Triple T Championship Rodeo ā
Franklin County Farmers Market Pavilion, 3739 Annex, 803 Dinah Shore Blvd Bldg 357, Winchester
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Shake Rattle & Roll: The Elvis Experience ā
Millennium Repertory Company, 128 E Main St, Manchester
7:00 pm -
Dracula - Play ā
The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy, Woodbury
7:30 pm -
DBT for Adults ā
Centerstone ā Tullahoma, 1803 N Jackson Street, Tullahoma
3:00 pm -
Thrive Teen Processing Group ā
Centerstone ā Tullahoma, 1803 N Jackson Street, Tullahoma
5:00 pm -
Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting ā
City Hall Board Room, 200 West Fort St., Manchester
6:30 pm -
Rural Solid Waste/Sanitation Board ā
Coffee County, TN Calendar
10:00 am -
Highway Commission ā
Coffee County Administrative Plaza > Conference Room #1, 1329 McArthur St., Manchester
3:00 pm -
Street & Street Light Committee Meeting ā
City Hall Board Room, 200 West Fort St., Manchester
4:30 pm -
Coffee County Lannom Library Committee ā
Coffee County Lannom Library, 312 North Collins St, Tullahoma
4:30 pm -
Dottie West Memorial Show ā
The Park Theater, 115 W Main St, McMinnville
7:00 pm -
CaveFest 2026 at The Caverns ā
The Caverns, 555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham
7:00 pm
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just a reminder that the deadline for nominating your favorite volunteer is midnight, October 31st!
Submissions received after that will not be accepted. The Governor's Volunteer Stars Award is the highest state-level recognition for volunteersā¦ (Nextdoor Cambridge Estates)
- Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Center Store Associate in Manchester. Apply here.
- Hibbett Sports posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager (Full-time) - Manchester, TN in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.
š Nearby News
Tullahoma
- Hall of Fame inductees revealed (tullahomanews.com)
- Tourists spend $145.8M in 2025 (tullahomanews.com)
- Lost Lantern Launches the George Dickel Collection (bevinfogroup.com)
Bell Buckle
- Five Classic Americana Downtowns In Tennessee (worldatlas.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" ā A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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