Our Tipton Is Back (and There's a Lot Going On)
After a quiet stretch since December 2025, Our Tipton is back covering local news across Tipton County, Tennessee, from the county commission to your town board.
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Mason Under Boil-Water Alert as State Comptroller Presses Town on Budget, Water Fund
The Town of Mason issued a boil-water alert Oct. 27 after outages and low water pressure. Earlier this month, state Comptroller staff told the town board to balance its budget and repay money borrowed from its water and sewer funds.
Four Charged in Tipton County Copper Wire Thefts That Disrupted Phone Service
The Tipton County Sheriff's Office says four people from Somerville and Braden are charged in a series of copper wire thefts at Ritter Communications and Southwest Electric sites that caused more than $100,000 in damage.
Munford Lands $350,000 State Grant for Downtown Lights, Sound and Storefronts
The state awarded Munford a $350,000 Downtown Improvement Grant, tied for the largest of 14 grants statewide. The money will go toward a downtown sound system, string lighting, a Church Street gathering space and storefront facade upgrades.
Covington Board Weighs $10 Million USDA Loan for Emergency Services Facility
Covington's Board of Mayor and Aldermen had a resolution on its Oct. 27 agenda to apply for a USDA Rural Development loan of up to $10 million for a new Emergency Services Facility. The agenda also included a final vote on a fee ordinance that would add automatic yearly utility rate adjustments.
Weekly Dose: 12/16/2025
A roundup of news and events in Tipton County, TN, this week.
Weekly Dose: 12/09/2025
A roundup of news and events in Tipton County, TN, this week.
Major Investment Transforms Affordable Housing in Covington
Fairstead is renovating the 148-unit Broadmeadow Place Apartments in Covington with a $12.4 million investment.
A New Era for Tipton County: Phoenix Theatres to Transform Atoka Cinema
Phoenix Theatres is set to revitalize the former Cineplanet 16 in Atoka, TN, promising a premium movie-going experience with modern amenities and community impact.
Atoka Railroad Adventure Closes After a Decade of Joyful Memories
Atoka Railroad Adventure, a cherished family-friendly amusement center in Tipton County, has announced its closure, effective immediately.
