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🌱 Power problems hit Bonnaroo’s opening night in Manchester

Manchester, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Manchester! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Power problems hit Bonnaroo’s opening night in Manchester
  • How Bonnaroo’s massive return could reshape Manchester’s weekend
  • Meet the Manchester firefighter honored as a Hometown Hero this week

Also on today's calendar: NSH - Willowbrook and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with variable clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bonnaroo 2026: Partial power outage affects grounds (mtsusidelines.com) — A partial power outage hit Bonnaroo’s opening night in Manchester, knocking out electricity to parts of Centeroo, some stages, vendors, and the ferris wheel while organizers worked to restore service. Shows on the What Stage, including Four Tet and Skrillex, were delayed but resumed, and officials say the outage is confined to The Farm according to Duck River EMC.
   

• Back at The Farm, Bonnaroo 2026 begins in Manchester (tennessean.com subscription) — Tens of thousands of music fans are pouring into Manchester this weekend as Bonnaroo 2026 kicks off at The Farm, bringing major crowds, big-name headliners, and the chance of rainy, muddy conditions. After last year’s weather-shortened festival, organizers stuck with the traditional June dates, hoping for better luck while crews work to keep Centeroo walkable despite incoming storms.
   

• Hometown Heroes of the Week: June 10-16 (thunder1320.com) — A Manchester Fire Department lieutenant and a Coffee County 911 dispatcher are among four “Hometown Heroes of the Week” honored by Peterson Media Group’s local radio stations. The feature highlights their dedication to public safety and community service, alongside an ER nurse and a Shelbyville firefighter. Residents can also nominate future hometown heroes online.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manchester

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday June 13
  • Bonnaroo - Day 3 →
    Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival - DELIVERY ACCESS, 756 Campground Rd, Manchester
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Little Leaf Farms posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tullahoma

  • Tullahoma High School Symphonic Band Named Tennessee Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame Band (thunder1320.com)
  • Damron chosen as new East Lincoln Elementary Assistant Principal (tullahomanews.com)
  • South Jackson Street Band to perform at Centennial Park (tullahomanews.com)

Bell Buckle

  • Whoever Taught Arts and Crafts in Bell Buckle, Tennessee Deserves a Raise. Meet the Star Student. (candysdirt.com)
  • Prevention Progress (vumc.org)

Ok Manchester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Manchester

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Manchester

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.