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Summer renovation project increases security at Middle Tenn. high school
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Megan Scarano , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The school year started on August 4th for students in Coffee County.
A major construction project was completed at Coffee County Central High school over the summer. The school year started on August 4th for students in Coffee County. The renovation included changes to the classroom layout.
Previously, the classrooms were open, without doors, allowing noise to carry over from adjacent rooms. Further details about the renovation and its impact on the school are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF. A long-time teacher at the school, Michelle Henley, has a personal connection to the institution, teaching in the same room where her mother previously taught.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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