Manchester Police Department

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

🚧 Traffic Advisory: Coffee County Central High School Graduation

On Friday, May 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., Coffee County Central High School will hold its graduation ceremony at Carden-Jarrell Field.

To ensure the safety of attendees, the Manchester Police Department will conduct traffic control starting at 5:00 p.m. and continuing until the conclusion of the event.

🚦Affected Areas:

McMinnville Highway (State Highway 55)
From Interstate Drive/I-24 Overpass (Exit 111) to the
intersection of McMinnville Highway & Hillsboro Blvd

⚠️ Important Notes:

I-24 Exit 111A will be closed
Exit 111B will be affected
Expect delays and consider using alternate routes if you are not attending the event

🕔 Please expect heavy traffic in these areas between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

*Subject to change depending on weather*

05/15/2026

Scam Alert – Police Impersonation

The Manchester Police Department has been made aware of an unknown individual impersonating a Manchester police officer and providing a correct badge number to residents. In a attempt to gain personal information.

This incident has been investigated and confirmed to NOT involve a Manchester Police Officer.

Please remember:

Do not provide personal or financial information over the phone.

If you receive a suspicious call claiming to be law enforcement, hang up and contact the police department directly using an official phone number.

Manchester Police Department: 931-728-4652 option #2

05/15/2026

National Police Week | Manchester Police Department

This week, the Manchester Police Department proudly joins communities across the nation in recognizing National Police Week.

We honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and we stand in remembrance of their service, courage, and dedication. Their legacy lives on in the commitment we carry every day to protect and serve our community.

We also want to recognize the officers who continue to serve with integrity, professionalism, and heart right here in Manchester. Law enforcement is more than a profession—it’s a calling rooted in sacrifice, resilience, and service to others.

To our officers, past and present: thank you for your unwavering dedication.

To our community: thank you for your continued support and trust.
Together, we remain committed to keeping Manchester safe.

05/14/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Manchester Police Department will be assisting with the Coffee County Central High School Parade of
Graduates.

Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Parade Time: 6:00 PM
Traffic Impact: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Route Details:

• Departs from the high school heading East on McArthur Street.
• Left onto Hillsboro Boulevard, traveling north in the southbound lanes.
• Hillsboro Boulevard (US-41) CLOSED in both directions from McArthur Street to Spring Street.
• Circles downtown and returns to Highways 41 & 55.
• Left onto McMinnville Highway (Highway 55) to Coffee County Raider Academy.

The traffic light at Woodland St. @ Fort St. will be staffed and will allow traffic to and from the softball fields.

Reminder: Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and exercise caution in the area.

05/13/2026

Great job Officer Stottlemyer!

🚔⭐ This Week’s Stan McNabb Hometown Hero of the Week: Alicean Stottlemyer with the Manchester Police Department! 🎉

Here’s what the person who nominated Alicean had to say: “Alicean goes above and beyond for everyone she meets and truly has a heart for serving others. She loves working with our community and is always willing to step in and help however she can. Whether she’s assisting someone in need, supporting her coworkers, or simply offering a kind word and a smile, Alicean makes a positive impact everywhere she goes. Her compassion, dedication, and commitment to the people of Manchester do not go unnoticed.”

👏 Congratulations, Alicean! Thank you for your service, kindness, and dedication to making our community a better and safer place every day.

Nominate next week’s Hometown Hero here: https://rooster1015.com/hero/

05/07/2026

Chief Floied and Assistant Chief Robertson were invited to Hillsboro Elementary School to speak to the 4th grade about being a police officer and to share some safety tips. We had a great time, thanks for the invite!

05/05/2026

Join us in congratulating Kaylee Smartt, who was sworn in today as a Patrol Officer for Manchester Police Department. Kaylee is a Coffee County graduate who earned her Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration at Motlow State Community College. She then obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Middle Tennessee State University. She is a recent self-sponsored graduate of the Cleveland State Law Enforcement Training Academy, where she received the Academic Excellence Award for the highest GPA in her class. Kaylee has served the City of Manchester for over seven years in Parks and Recreation and is excited to continue serving her community in this new role with the Manchester Police Department. Kaylee's mother, Alethia Rawn, is a former MPD SRO and a current SRO for Bedford County Sheriff's Department. Welcome to the team Officer Smartt.

05/04/2026

Manchester PD was honored to keep with tradition and participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run today. MPD was well represented, along with staff from Tullahoma Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, District Attorneys Office, Franklin County Sheriffs Office and Coffee County Sheriffs Department. The 2026 Special Olympics is being held at Tullahoma High School and supports hundreds of athletes from our surrounding areas. Good luck to all of the athletes and we were honored to participate.

05/04/2026

Manchester Police Department had a great time at Farm City Day this weekend! It was beautiful weather and an amazing turnout. Our officers got to meet some great folks and hand out some cool swag to hundreds of children. We are already looking forward to next year!