We Are Tullahoma

01/10/2026

When you step outside on a winter night, you never know whoooooo you might hear. Now’s a good time to listen for the mating calls of Barred Owls (Strix varia). They’re common across the eastern US in woodlands, particularly near marshes and open fields. You’ll also find them in suburban yards and around parks. Their loud, “Who cooks for you, who cooks for you all?” song is distinctive and a real treat to hear. Some Wild Turkey hunters even use Barred Owl calls to help them locate turkeys while hunting.

Sometimes people tell me they hear monkeys in the woods at night. But it’s not monkeys, it’s the caterwauling calls of Barred Owls. To hear this, listen to Pair hootin-it-up call at the link in the comments.

Photo by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren, CC BY 2.0

12/30/2025

You know the cold days of winter are here when the sterile fronds of Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) are lying flat on the ground. This prostrate position gets them out of the cold breeze and next to the relative warmth of the soil and leaf litter. Christmas Ferns are native to eastern North America and they’re common on shady woodland hillsides like the north face of this hill. In just three months, new fiddleheads (croziers) will emerge from these clumps.

12/29/2025

[1:30PM] Temperatures drop into the 20s tonight for much of the area with wind chills in the teens. Be sure to bundle up! Dry weather persists through Thursday with a gradual warm up in temps before rain chances return on Friday.

12/29/2025

[12:40PM] Temperatures throughout the TN Valley are in the mid 30s to low 40s under sunny skies. However, it feels ~10 degrees cooler due to gusty, northwesterly winds up to 30 mph. Be sure to bundle up if heading outdoors!

12/24/2025

12/21/2025

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10/23/2025

🚩 PSA! Leaf Pick-up Begins 3 Nov 🚩
Fall has arrived, Tullahoma! Leaf pick-up routes begin on November 4th, so please watch for crews working roadside! You can find the leaf pick-up schedule at https://www.tullahomatn.gov/departments/public_works/leaf_collection.php where you can monitor daily progress as streets are completed. Last season, we collected over 3.3 million pounds of leaves! Here's some helpful tips for 2025 pickups:

- Please do not place your leaves more than 5-feet from the curb or shoulder UNLESS there is a ditch.
- Please do not put leaves in the ditch (or other yard debris). This has the potential to block storm drain inlets. Even if there is no ditch, please be aware of where nearby storm drain inlets are and leave them cleared.
- Please do not mix brush, limbs, stumps, metal, lumber, or any other debris with leaves. This can severely damage equipment or injure the staff.

If you'd rather not wait for the leaf truck or miss a pick-up time, you can purchase biodegradable bags to rake and bag your own, then call Public Works for bagged leaf pick-up once they are placed at the curb. Bagged leaves in biodegradable bags are usually picked up after a call within three days. Rolls of biodegradable bags are available for purchase at City Hall.

Enjoy the beautiful Fall weather while we have it, and be safe if you're working out in your yards!

10/09/2025

09/21/2025

Todays blog post, by Lauren Walls from New South Associates, is about their excavations at the 1803 John Brown Tavern in Chattanooga. This blog is a fascinating peek into the intersection of Cherokee and pioneer history. A link to the post is in the comments!

06/08/2025

AVOID THE AREA: Old Shelbyville Road/HWY 130

Happening Now- THP Assisting at Plane Crash Scene in Coffee County

Tennessee Highway Patrol State Troopers are assisting Tullahoma first responders after a reported plane crash on Old Shelbyville Road.

Early information suggests there were approximately 16 to 20 people on board.

Several have been flown by medical helicopter to surrounding hospitals, and others are being evaluated on scene.

This remains an active and developing situation. Tullahoma first responders and Coffee County EMS are leading response efforts.

Please avoid the area to allow emergency crews room to operate safely. They will share more updates as information becomes publicly available.

06/02/2025

Senior Resources: The goal of the Senior Nutrition program is to provide persons aged 60 and over a hot, nutritious noon time meal in a group setting or delivered to their homes. We strive to improve the quality of life for the elderly by providing personal contact and socialization for the seniors in our communities.

The counties served include the following: Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Perry and Wayne. Tullahoma's location is the Senior Center on Collins St.

If you're 60 or older, join us for daily nutritious and delicious meals, lovingly prepared by our fantastic kitchen staff. Come to your nearest meal site and enjoy great food and company. Find your location at www.schra.us/services/elderly-resources.

For home-delivered meals, call 866-836-6678. We can't wait to serve you!

04/30/2025

📖🖍Summer Reading Kickoff📚🎨
Join us Friday, May 23rd from 1:30–4 PM for an afternoon of splashy fun as we launch our Summer Reading Program!

💦 Inflatable waterslide
🎨 Tie-dye fun
📚 Summer Reading sign-up for ALL ages
🎉 Free goodies – First 100 receive a canvas tote, next 300 get a goodie bag!

This year’s theme is “Color Our World” – so get ready for a summer full of vibrant adventures, exciting programs, and colorful creativity! Keep an eye out for all the amazing events we have planned!