Estill Springs Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers to the Force

Winchester Awarded ARC Grant to Strengthen Local Economic Development Efforts

Information released by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department Franklin County Jail Summary – December 5, 2025 Total Inmates:  128 By Gender: Male:  102 Female:  26 By Inmate Type: Non-Sentenced (NS):  62 Male: 45 Female: 17 TDOC Suspended (11/29 or Less):  25 Male: 22 Female: 3 Sentenced (11/29 or Less):  40 Male: 32 Female: 8 TDOC (1 Year or More):  15 Male: 13 Female: 2 Parole Violator (PV):  2 Male: 2 Female: 0 Weekender (WE):  1 Male: 1 Female: 0 Child Support:  3 Male

September 8, 1957 - November 29, 2025 Sheryl Lynn Martin Brown of Tullahoma, Tennessee, passed from this life on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 68 years. A native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, she is the daughter of the late Leroy and Mattie Pearl Mason Martin. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Danny Martin. Sheryl collected porcelain dolls when she was younger, and she loved fa

April 26, 1962 - November 29, 2025 Jack Alvis of Manchester, Tennessee passed from this life on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the age of 63 years. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee lived most of his life in the Chattanooga and Manchester, Tennessee area. Jack was a very vivid dreamer. His favorite thing was to tell those he encountered that he had a dream about them. He was very sociable and loved visiting with others. H

March 4, 1939  -  December 2, 2025 Nancy R. Jolley, age 86, of Decherd, Tennessee, passed away on December 2, 2025, at Franklin Manor Assisted Living. She was born on March 4, 1939, in Corbin, Kentucky, to the late Alex and Rachel McNeil Harp. Nancy lived a life rooted in faith, service, and love. She and her husband were among the founding members of Southside Baptist Church, where she remained a devoted member for sixty years and served as a dedicated Sunday school teacher

February 8, 1940  -  December 3, 2025 James White Keith, age 85 of Winchester, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at The Waters of Winchester. A native of Franklin County, he was born in Winchester on February 8, 1940, to the late John White and Daisy Dean (Roberson) Keith. A proud veteran, James served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring after twenty years as Master Sergeant. He then worked for eighteen years as an investigator for Dillards. An avid

March 9, 1933  -  December 2, 2025 Lela Mae (Prince) Tipps, age 92 of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Princeton, Alabama on March 9, 1933, to the late Eliza and Mack Prince. She was a graduate of Huntland High School, where she played varsity basketball. A very energetic lady, she was a member of the Senior Citizen Clogging Team. Lela Mae loved the Lord and was a dedicated member of Winchester Boulevard Church of Christ.

June 18, 1954  -  December 1, 2025 Ronnie Eugene Sutherland, age 71 of Tracy City, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital after a brief illness. Ronnie was born on June 18, 1954, in Chattanooga, to the late Lester Eugene and Elsie Juanita (Douglas) Sutherland. He previously worked for Angle manufacturing as a cabinet maker. In his spare time, he enjoyed making wine and reading. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sist