Historical society cleared to use Coffee County courthouse square for July 4 event

Mar 6, 2026

The Coffee County Board approved a preliminary request from the Coffee County Historical Society to use the courthouse square for a July 4, 250th-anniversary event; organizers plan museum and courthouse openings, a proclamation and costumed readers and hope to secure sponsors.

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The Coffee County Board of Commissioners granted permission March 5 for the Coffee County Historical Society to use the courthouse grounds in Manchester for a July 4 event marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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